About the Position: This position is located with the U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) This position is being filled as a Research Interdisciplinary DB-4 (GS-13/14). This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Serves as research scientist for ERDC CERL supporting all levels of experimentation from basic to applied research and demonstration projects. Leads and assists in all aspects of planning, execution, interpretation, and dissemination of research data and results to military, civil works, and scientific communities. Serves as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative. Functions as a member of an internal research team in a supportive role support dissemination of research results to the scientific and military community. Focuses on demonstration of mature technologies to the military warfighter. Serves as a subject matter expert in Contingency Basing Design and Construction.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 Education Requirement: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Developing project plans, schedules, and fiscal execution strategies; Monitoring program and project execution; Assisting in contract package development; Coordinating material and equipment purchases for research teams in coordination with administrative staff; Using military techniques for construction and/or engineering in Auster environments; Communicating effectively with stakeholders, sponsors, and across federal/state agencies; Utilizing design of complexes and individual facilities for austere and extreme weather environments; and Using knowledge of site planning and/or master planning for military facilities. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DB-02 (GS-11). This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project and this pay band includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-12-14. To qualify for DB-04 level applicants must possess specialized experience DB-02 level or GS-11 grade level. In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, an employee of the Laboratory Demonstration project must have a current average performance score of 2.5 or above in order to be selected for promotion. All applicants currently employed under a Laboratory Demonstration Project must include their most recent performance appraisal score as part of their electronic resume. If you are a Lab Demo employee submitting your resume for the first time, or if you have previously submitted your resume without your most recent score, you must submit your resume now with the following statement to be included in the section on your training: Current Performance Rating 2.5. All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk