About the Position: Serves as the Chief, DNA Division, US Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL). This position is responsible for a highly specialized program area. Responsibilities are supplemented by overall discussion concerning broad development objectives, priorities and major problems involving processing of assigned casework.

Duties

Provides administrative and policy direction regarding broadly defined missions and functions of full forensic services. Provides technical oversight of forensic biologists. Independently plans work to be accomplished by subordinates; sets and adjust priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work in accordance with USACIL strategic plans, missions, visions, and values. Monitors work and evaluates completed work. Develops employee performance standards and makes formal and informal appraisal of work, giving advice, counseling, coaching, and/or instructions to employees as required. Takes disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, provides or arranges for needed development or training in order to meet Branch and USACIL requirements. Defines and sets long-range strategic DNA forensic research goals and objectives. Directs a major forensics program with significant resources.

Requirements

• Drug testing is required. Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Travel for extended periods of time will be required in response to crime scenes, courts and life-cycle training worldwide. Travel is 15%.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
• Pre-appointment physical required.
• Special requirements include wearing protective equipment (e.g., respirators, safety glasses, etc.)
• Must participate in DNA profiling database within the USACIL.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Basic Requirement for Biologist 0401 Series: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience Requirement: To qualify as a Supervisory Biologist (Forensic Examiner), applicants must also meet the specialized experience requirement. Specialized experience is defined as at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service serving as technical expert in the area of forensic DNA analysis, providing technical support as necessary for the accomplishment of the laboratory mission by obtaining forensic information from evidence and material as necessary to provide DNA information used in court proceedings worldwide. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: ForensicsHuman Resources ManagementTeaching OthersTechnical 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-13).

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address HT-W2MBAA USA CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION LABORATORY DO NOT MAIL Forest Park, GA 30297 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk