About the Position: This position is located with Public Health - West, Environmental Health Engineering, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Duties

Responsible for overall operations and direction of entomological testing under the umbrella of the Food Analysis and Diagnostic Laboratory (FADL), arthropod surveillance and identification, and entomological field studies. Provides specialized laboratory support to assist in the accomplishment of large-scale projects involving risk assessments and epidemiology of vector-borne and rodent-borne diseases. Plans and executes projects, the compilation and interpretation of data, and writing of technical reports. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: performance of laboratory assays, training civilian and military technicians on assays and good laboratory practices; and identification of arthropod pests of medical importance. Responsible for entry of collected data into a computerized database to support customer requests, and for maintenance and upgrade of laboratory equipment and consumable supplies. Performs technical work in an analytical laboratory requiring practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of one or more biological sciences.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires a Secret security clearance.
• This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment physical.
• Incumbent is required to lift up to 25 pounds and be able to climb and work in a field environment where arthropods and/or rodents reside.
• Required to work long hours in uncomfortable climates, such as very hot and humid, or cold, wet weather, and wear uncomfortable protective and safety clothing and equipment when conducting arthropod and/or rodent-borne disease surveys.
• Incumbent may be exposed to infectious and communicable diseases requiring the ability to work in a level 3 suit and requires appropriate immunizations as recommended by the medical authority.
• This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• This position requires Immunization screening.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience conducting a variety of automated and manual analytical test procedures in the area of entomology and related fields; performing surveys, consultations, and field studies; and providing recommendations to alleviate health, economic and environmental problems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11) OR I have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in entomology; or a related discipline of the biological or physical sciences that included at least 16 semester hours in entomology. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: BiologyEntomologyWriting Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

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 M1-W08GAA REGIONAL HEALTH COMMAND-CENTRAL DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk