This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the scientific and technical expert within Tech Transfer and Commercialization (T2C) to evaluate, assist, and/or coordinate S&T life sciences research activities in the biological, chemical and environmental research areas. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Biological Scientist, GS-0401-14, your typical work assignments may include: Promoting the Department's transfer of life sciences technology with industry, state and local governments, academia, and other federal agencies. Serving as the Tech Transfer and Commercialization (T2C) Branch's scientific and technical expert to evaluate work done within the Office of National Laboratories system and through extramural performers. Supporting and managing the operations of the DHS Innovation Hub ("HSWERX") and supports the T2C Homeland Startup Studio and Commercialization Accelerator Programs, the Office of Industry Partnerships, and the S&T Business Process Flow R&D lifecycle by providing technical input on the scientific, technical and commercialization merit of funding proposals. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• This position has been designated as NONCRITICAL SENSITIVE and requires a security clearance at the SECRET level.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This position is non-bargaining.

Qualifications

Basic requirements for the GS-0401 General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Evaluating, assisting, and/or coordinating life sciences research activities in the biological, chemical and environmental research areas including, but not limited to, (i) microbial pathogens; (ii) emergency and diagnostic medical services; (iii) chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear countermeasures, or detection; (iv) animal and plant health and diagnostics; (v) food safety; and (vi) water and wastewater operations, to affect the transfer of research results. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Jared Tittle
• Phone: (912) 267-3551
• Email: [email protected]