Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to evaluate a broad spectrum of disparate nuclear collection and laboratory analysis data to determine the appropriate technical assessment of those data and the associated confidence level. *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ***

Duties

DUTY 1: Applies scientific method to analyze and interpret complex, and often disparate, nuclear analysis laboratory/field data. Compares these data with calibration results, nuclear physics models/processes, and representative event scenarios/cases. DUTY 2: Sets the collection requirements and makes technical decisions affecting both airborne and ground-based sampling based on an understanding of the types, forms, and environmental transport/fate of nuclear materials after a nuclear explosion or accident. DUTY 3: Recognized national expert in trace material forensic collection and analysis. Participates in technical discussions with senior US civilian/military technical advisors and scientists. Offers technical guidance and direction to top-level elected, civil service and military policymakers and action officers. DUTY 4: Stays abreast of mission related technology. Reviews RDT&E efforts to determine technical value to the mission. Explores the technical proficiency of industrial, academic, governmental, and other scientific agencies or organizations and advises leadership/acquisition staff of those best technically qualified to participate in contractual projects.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• This position 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
• 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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Advanced technical degree, Masters or Ph.D., is highly desired.
• Employee may be required to undergo random Cl polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled.
• 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/

Qualifications

This is an Interdisciplinary position that can be filled as a GG-0840-13 NUCLEAR ENGINEER, GG-1310-13 PHYSICIST, or GG-1320-13 CHEMIST. This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-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. To qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements describes in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: NUCLEAR ENGINEER GG-0840- 13 A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. Click the following link to view occupational requirements for the Nuclear Engineer position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/nuclear-engineering-series-0840/ PHYSICIST GG-1310-13 A. Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. OR B.Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound. Click the following link to view occupational requirements for the Physicist position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ CHEMIST GG-1320-13 A. Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. OR B. Combination of education and experience - course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry. Click the following link to view occupational requirements for the Chemist position: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ 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: mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of trace nuclear material forensic collection, analysis, and related nuclear evaluation at a level to serve as technical authority on nuclear explosion forensics. Detailed knowledge of nuclear weapons testing program processes and the materials used/produced in/during testing. Knowledge of technical analyses of effluent detection/measurement and signatures of nuclear weapons, reactors, and other nuclear phenomena sufficient to distinguish between the different events/sources and to serve as a recognized consultant and expert on national and international groups and committees. An in-depth knowledge of the nuclear-test treaty monitoring community and the multiagency interests and requirements, and interactions. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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. Substantial professional knowledge of physics and chemistry associated with nuclear data evaluation methods/processes related to nuclear explosions. 2. In-depth knowledge of physics and chemistry related to the detection, and discrimination of nuclear explosions from other nuclear processes/activities (for example, medical isotope production). 3. Ability to evaluate highly complex scientific information in relation to scientific theory and observed results; and to apply sound scientific judgment in addressing unprecedented situations. 4. Substantial skill in applying scientific, theoretical principles of physics with an emphasis on nuclear detection and nuclear process discrimination in both independent and team evaluation scenarios. 5. Ability to recognize and anticipate subtle changes in global/regional nuclear background that may affect organization's treaty monitoring capabilities. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to produce scientific reports and senior level presentations. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. 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. 2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the AF Civilian Testing 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 AF, national security, and public safety. 3. This is a key position. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,") 4. 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. 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.

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]