About the Position: This position is with The Chemical Biological Center (CBC). The Chemical Biological Center (CBC) is the nation's principal research and development resource for non-medical chemical and biological defense. As a critical national asset, ECBC supports all phases of the acquisition life-cycle from basic/applied research through technology development. Visit us at http://www.ecbc.army.mil.

Duties

Serve as senior technician with a variety of duties in connection with toxic agent monitoring, testing and operation of equipment to produce, handle, and detoxify chemical and biological agents and agent related components. Perform toxic agent monitoring which includes assembly and maintenance of sampling equipment; setting up permanent monitoring sites; and the operating, and calibrating of automatic detectors. Perform testing and operation of equipment used in the production, handling and destruction of chemical and biological munitions and related items include transportation, set-up, systemization, calibration, maintenance, operation and demobilization.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test screening, and random drug testing thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Position requires certification in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) and/or the Chemical Personnel Reliability Program (CPRP), which requires random drug testing and medical evaluation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% of the time.
• This position may be subject to a one year probationary period if not previously served.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesPriority 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 Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 1) Provide technical advice to management on tasks associated with the development of tests or procedures that will ultimately support a chemical operation; 2) Develop innovative methods, approaches, or procedures to support chemical and biological testing, operations and monitoring; 3) Prepare and present briefings, project updates, status reports and correspondence to ensure results and recommendations are understood and accepted. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsProblem SolvingTechnical Competence 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FN-W6JRAA US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk