Engineering Technician (Chemical)

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SummaryAbout the Position: You will perform a variety of duties in connection with toxic agent monitoring, assessment, and operation of equipment to handle and detoxify chemical and biological agents and agent related components. Works under critical safety and surety Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) to preclude or minimize danger and hazard to self and fellow workers.This position will be filled at the trainee level, GS-05, GS-06 or GS-07 grade level with a full performance potential of GS-11.Learn more about this agencyOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates05/03/2022 to 05/31/2022Salary$37,439 - $60,285 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 5 - 7Location1 vacancy in the following location:Redstone Arsenal, AL Telework eligible No Travel Required 50% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position up to 50% of the time. Relocation expenses reimbursed NoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential11Job family (Series)0802 Engineering TechnicalSupervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceSecretDrug testYes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process National securityAnnouncement numberNEAG226050675625Control number652097900This job is open toCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.Federal employees - Excepted serviceCurrent excepted service federal employees.Land & base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.Military spousesPeace Corps & AmeriCorps VistaVeteransClarification from the agencySee Who May Apply in the Qualifications section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.DutiesComplete work in the form of recommendations, plans, designs, reports, or correspondence is reviewed for general adequacy, conformity to purpose of the assignment, and sound engineering judgment. Observe setups and procedures and reports data on performance for inclusion in operating log to assure adherence to the operational schedule Assist with leak-seal, packaging, transportation, and certification in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) for movement of both military unique and industrial toxic agents across public roadways and international borders. Calibrate automatic detectors, utilizing training and reference publications in the accomplishment of basic assignments. Assist with the setup of temporary weapons of mass destruction (WMD) characterization and assessment sites in the public domain, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), and DoD Installations.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentAppointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Capability for emergency worldwide response to chemical/biological accident/incident situations 24 hours per day 365 days a year. Must possess, or obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Must undergo urinalysis screening under the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program prior to appointment to the position and randomly thereafter. Must be able to pass a medical examination initially and annually. Mobility for temporary duty (TDY) assignments both stateside (CONUS) and overseas (OCONUS). You will perform mission requirements in hostile environments. In such situations, you will be designated as Emergency Essential IAW the current DoD Directive governing retention of DoD Civilians in overseas locations. Must be able to obtain and maintain a State-issued Class C Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous Material Endorsement within 24 months of employment. Must obtain and maintain a Government drivers license within 30 days of employment and maintain a stateside drivers license within 30 days of employment. Must be able to comply with the provisions of Army Regulation 50-6, Chemical Weapons and Materiel, Chemical Surety, Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) and be able to maintain Chemical Surety PRP requirements. Must be able to perform all duties while wearing up to OSHA Level A personnel protective equipment (PPE) for up to four hours in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.20. Must be able to perform typical duties such as lifting and carrying munitions, casualty evacuation, and confined space extrication. This position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968; must be able to carry a weapon and qualify in the use of assigned weapon(s). You will be exposed to all weather conditions and of unpredictable terrain or access. May include long periods of standing, walking long distances, carrying light to moderately heavy objects, climbing stairs, crouching, and conduct confined space operations, while wearing Personnel Protective Equipment for extended periods of time. Required to work with, or in close proximity to hazardous chemical warfare materiel, biological warfare materiel, recovered chemical warfare materiel, toxic industrial materiel, toxic industrial chemicals, X-rays and explosivesQualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-05:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Coordinating pick-up and delivery schedules of chemical and biological agents; (2) Calibrating engineering systems to fix detector signals; AND (3) Documenting experimental results related to toxic agents.OREducation: Successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Participating in daily operations of chemical and biological testing; (2) Interpreting data from charts, readings and graphs to analyze toxic agent activity levels; AND (3) Assisting to the response of chemical incidents or accidents.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Assisting with packing chemical agents in accordance with established guidelines; (2) Recording collected data gathered by a filtration system; AND (3) Checking the functionality of systems to include air filtration systems, pressure vessels, pumps or pollution abatement systems.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Decision MakingGeneral EngineeringTechnical CompetenceTechnology ApplicationTime in Grade Requirement GS-06: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-5).Time in Grade Requirement GS-07: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-6).EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationMale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 16 - Engineer and Scientist position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether youre a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies.The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Merit Checklist and Proof of Eligibility.As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration. Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). This position allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove ano

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