About the Position: This is a Research Physiologist position for the Commanding General within the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training (USACIMT), Research and Analysis Directorate with duty location in Fort Eustis, Virginia. This is a developmental position this position may be filled at the GS-13 or GS-14 grade level as the discretion of the hiring manager.

Duties

As a Research Physiologist, you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list: Communicate and inform Army leaders at the 4-star level concerning research outcomes and best practices to ensure a strategic understanding of the nuance and application of human performance optimization research. Apply appropriate statistical and analytic procedures to achieve empirical solutions to optimize Soldier physical performance. The incumbent will provide subject matter expertise to develop, direct, implement, coordinate and oversee empirical research designed to optimize Soldier and unit physical readiness and reduce injuries and attrition. Initiate programmatic changes to the U.S. Army physical readiness training and assessment doctrine and independently make changes to the Army’s program of instruction to reflect best practices in physical fitness training and health promotion.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• Work schedules will vary according to installation training cycles. Flexible work hours are required.
• This position requires a pre-placement medical and annual medical surveillance exam in accordance with Occupational Health requirements.

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 AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive 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 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 Research Physiologist Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in one of the basic animal sciences or physiology; or a related discipline or field of science that included at least 24 semester hours in the basic animal sciences, of which 10 semester hours were in animal physiology. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: AND GS-13 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in planning, developing, and conducting basic and applied research pertaining to the area of Human Performance, specifically Biomechanics, Performance Nutrition, and Physiology; identification and quantification of factors controlling and affecting human performance, with emphasis on understanding the bio-mechanical, neuromechanical, neuromuscular, nutritional and physiological impacts as it pertains to Soldier task/mission performance and the interaction with personal equipment. GS-14 - Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service which includes: 1) Conducting new, original research of significant scope and responsibility at a national level covering active duty and reserve troops; 2) Prepare comprehensive reports for altering product design and systems pertaining to physical fitness 3) Investigate physiological mechanisms between soldier fitness and peak performance; AND 4) Coordinate plans, proposals, resources, and equipment to improve physical readiness of the military force. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsDecision MakingPatient InterventionProblem Solving GS-13 - 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-12). GS-14 - 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address SB-W6TPAA US ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Eustis, VA 23604 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@ARMY.MIL