Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to analyze and evaluate a broad spectrum of disparate nuclear collection, measurement, and laboratory analysis data and to plan, execute, analyze and evaluate highly complex scientific studies in support of the Nuclear Debris Collection and Analysis (NDC&A) and National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) materials missions.

Duties

DUTY 1: Technical expert in analyzing and evaluating nuclear data performing work requiring expert-level professional knowledge of radiochemistry processes and procedures, radiological measurements, nuclear data assessments, and data quality assessments. DUTY 2: Designs, plans, administers and analyzes quality assurance nuclear assessment tests throughout the squadron laboratory system. DUTY 3: Technical expert for oversight of research and development into new laboratory processing and analysis methods designed to improve existing capabilities or increase the number of nuclides that are part of the operational inventory with appropriate QA/QC procedures. DUTY 4: Writes and coordinates on technical requirements for new collection and analysis acquisition programs. Reviews and approves test procedures to ensure automated fielded systems include adequate system calibration.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Employee may be required to work irregular duty hours.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• KEY: This is a key position. Must be removed from any military recall status if alternatives are not available for filling this position during an emergency are not available.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to undergo CI polygraph examinations IAW security regulations involving material handled.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. This is a developmental GG-09 Target 13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-09 Target 13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Entry/Developmental" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-09 Target 13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. **As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: PHYSICAL SCIENTIST GG-1301-9/13 Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, 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: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: expert knowledge in the concepts, principles, theories and practices of nuclear sciences, radiochemistry, radiation measurement techniques and mass spectrometry. Expert knowledge of laboratory quality assurance/quality control programs (QA/QC); laboratory practices; and the ability to rapidly apply technical knowledge in a variety of situations. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: GG-1301-09: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link: GG-1301-9/13 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge in the concepts, principles, theories and practices of nuclear sciences, radiochemistry, radiation measurement techniques and mass spectrometry. 2. Expert knowledge of laboratory quality assurance/quality control programs (QA/QC); laboratory practices; and the ability to rapidly apply technical knowledge in a variety of situations that allow QA/QC procedures/policies to adapt to mission requirements meeting critical deadlines. 3. Highly skilled in the interpretation, evaluation and integration of nuclear analysis data from multiple sources with the ability to assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments. 4. Ability to quickly make decisions on the likelihood of the presence or absence of nuclear materials and provide data uncertainties, under conditions of urgency and pressure based on mature judgment and experience and present and/or defend a position effectively. 5. Ability to effectively conduct verbal and written communications; to produce Center level products, present briefings, present ideas and discuss a position effectively, and to participate in multi-agency working groups, and to collaborate with military and civilian personnel at all grade and skill levels. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: SPECIAL SENSITIVE: Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. MISSION ESSENTIAL: This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]