About the Position: This position serves as the technical leader and advisor for the USACIL Forensic Biologist functions and operations. Oversees the technical operations of the laboratory. Serves as an authoritative consultant to the USACIL Director, and as a DNA technical leader for advising USACIL biologists.

Duties

Provides and facilitates technical advice and support to forensic biologist examiners. Provides guidance and collaborates with the USACIL DNA casework AND database to support DoD units and other requesting agencies receiving USACIL forensic support. Serves as an authoritative consultant to the USACIL Director, and as a DNA technical leader for advising USACIL biologists. Proposes, reviews, develops, and implements new or modified analytical procedures. Interprets literature pertaining to crime laboratory analytical methods for the most current techniques and trends and attends seminars, courses, and professional meetings.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Secret security clearance.
• Employee is required to lift evidence that weights up to 40 pounds to working heights of 48 inches.
• Must participate in DNA profiling database within the USACIL.
• Position is subject to Lautenberg/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.

Qualifications

Who 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Basic Requirement for Biologist 0401 Series: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience Requirement: To qualify as a Biologist (Forensic Examiner Technical Expert), applicants must also meet the specialized experience requirement. Specialized experience is defined as at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes conducting complex analysis to develop DNA profiles; reviews functions of the offender DNA database program; providing expert formal testimony in courts of law on cases ranging from the simplest to the most difficult or complex; maintaining documentation of all serology and DNA validations, audits, and accreditation processes. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: ForensicsTechnical CompetenceTraining and Employee Development Time in Grade Requirement: 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-13).

Education

FOREIGN 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.

Contacts

• Address AS-APF-W2MBAA USA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION LABORATORY DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk