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Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a forensic laboratory technician responsible for processing forensic evidence from criminal investigations that may affect the prosecution of cases and the life and/or liberty of individuals. If selected for this position, you will join a critical and well-respected laboratory team. Typical work assignments may include:

Requirements

Qualifications

This is a non-bargaining unit position. Basic Requirements A. Degree: Completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's Degree or higher in 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. College transcript(s) must be provided. OR B. A combination of education and experience. Education is 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. College transcripts must be provided. In addition to the Basic Requirement, candidates must also meet the experience and/or education requirement. A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service assisting in collecting and processing laboratory samples; operating common laboratory equipment; utilizing analytical techniques in a laboratory environment; communicating facts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; OR B. Completion of at least one full year of graduate-level education in a discipline appropriate to the position; OR C. A combination of specialized experience and graduate education that together meet the requirements for this position; OR D. Superior Academic Achievement - Must meet at least one of the following education requirements in a qualifying curriculum for the position. (1) Class standing in the upper 1/3 of the graduating class, based on completed courses; or (2) Grade-Point Average of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 per 4 years of education, or courses completed during final 2 years; or 3.5 or higher out of 4.0 average of required major courses completed in final 2 years; or (3) membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society above freshman (first-year) level. Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé. In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit the October 2013 Revised Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated," veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, you may be eligible to use leave under the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015. This act grants leave for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for a disability instead of using regular sick. For additional information see: Disabled Veteran Leave

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.

Contacts

• Address Office of Science and Technology 99 New York Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20226 US
• Name: Keysha Alston
• Email: [email protected]