This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Investigative & Forensic Sciences (OIFS), Washington, DC. The mission of NIJ is to improve knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science, and to provide objective and independent knowledge and tools to inform the decision-making of the criminal justice community to reduce crime and advance justice at the state/local levels.

Duties

Provides subject matter expert analysis and advice on complex program issues in the forensic sciences. Proposes and performs collaborative intra- and extramural forensic science research activities or evaluations, paying specific attention to opportunities as they relate to greater criminal justice communities and activities. Formulates, plans, and recommends new forensic science research projects and programs that will address existing or new law enforcement and other criminal justice operational requirements. Participates in national scientific conferences, symposia, and interdisciplinary technical/programmatic meetings to present, discuss, and disseminate NIJ/OIFS forensic research findings, activities, operations, and initiatives. Contributes to and assists in forensic science research and development program and technology transition activities associated with physical science applications in the forensic sciences including: biology/DNA, controlled substances, toxicology, anthropology, pathology, medicolegal death investigation, impression and pattern evidence, trace evidence, and digital evidence. Identifies and requests necessary actions related to implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of science and technology programs, research and development programs and projects with forensic science and other criminal justice applications.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk

Qualifications

Basic Entry Requirements: A. Degree: 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. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- education 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. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Experience in seized drugs and/or toxicology. Participated in a range of general physical science principles, concepts, and methods applicable to varied and complex problems, projects, or studies that include physical science conditions, and varying physical science processes. Provided analysis and advice on complex program issues in the forensic sciences. Assisted in providing technical assistance to local, regional, state, or federal organizations concerning forensic science, law enforcement or other criminal justice technology assessment. Participated in long-range planning and/or management of scientific research programs in an area of forensic science or physical science. Recommended strategies for planning and/or implementing scientific technical assistance or technology transition programs. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. Please see the Qualifications section for more information.

Contacts

• Address National Institute of Justice DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20531 US
• Name: Jessica Harman
• Phone: 202-856-8521
• Email: [email protected]