Joining the Secret Service, Technical Security Division, Office of Technical Development and Mission Support will allow you to be involved in research, development, testing and evaluation of technology development and prototyping efforts in the areas of personnel protection; tactical operations support; investigative support and forensics.

Duties

The selectee will serve as Biologist in the USSS OPM Office. Typical work assignments include: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on assigned specialized projects in developing operational programs; Promoting best practices and enhancing the agency investigative and protective missions; Testing protocols for new chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBNRE) detection and mitigation systems; Evaluating state-of-the-art technology for the detection of hazardous materials and other applicable CBNRE related programs; Participating in interagency ad-hoc working groups for CBNRE detection, countermeasures, and protection protocols.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Specialized Experience. Requirements listed below: Basic Requirement: A Bachelor's Degree or higher in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. --OR-- A combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $99,200.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level performing the following duties: Performing biology work in an accredited laboratory (i.e. forensic, toxicology, or environmental laboratory) Utilizing testing and evaluation procedures to support program operations, and Maintaining a quality management system (i.e., maintaining records, adequate inventory of supplies, service agreements, and training records). NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $117,962.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level performing the following duties: Performing biology work in an accredited laboratory (i.e., forensic, toxicology, or environmental laboratory), Providing guidance on testing and evaluation procedures or processes to enhance program operations, and Implementing technologies for the detection and testing of hazardous and biological related materials. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

Education

This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent. If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20223 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]