Research Interdisciplinary

Summary

About the Position: This position is located within the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Executive Office, Special Projects Integration Office.

This position will be filled by one of the occupational series:

0401- Biologist

0801 - General Engineer

1301 - Physical Scientist

1320 - Chemist

1515 - Operations Research Analyst

1520 - Mathematician

1550- Computer Scientist

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Duties

• Represent ERDC while serving and providing leadership at USINDOPACOM, working in the J8 and with other USINDOPACOM elements.
• Develop and provide briefings, information papers, and other products regarding ERDC mission, capabilities, and products.
• Coordinate with and inform appropriate ERDC and or USINDOPACOM organizational elements regarding capability gaps, needs, and projects, and provide advice and recommendations on the same.
• Represent ERDC at high level engagements and on USINPOPACOM committees, panels and integrated teams and provide input and insights on ERDC mission areas and programs.
• Perform technical reviews and provide feedback to ERDC to help shape and inform science and technology program development and delivery of improved capabilities.
• Participate as technical advisor in technical reviews on critical technology for new/improved systems and capabilities to include the study and analysis related to USUSINDOPACOM's mission areas.
• Regularly communicate with the USACE liaison to USINDOPACOM to enhance situational awareness and coordination.
• Participate in ERDC liaison meetings via phone, submit weekly activity reports, and maintain at least weekly communications with the ERDC supervisor.
• Provide updates to the USACE Pacific Ocean Division and participate in updates as requested.
• Keep appraised of current and advanced technology changes through liaison with the scientific community, including government, industry, and academia.
• Will work closely with ERDC Executive Office, ERDC Laboratories, USINDOPACOM organizations, higher headquarters and other Services.
• Knowledge of Department of the Army and Department of Defense policies, organizations, functions, operations, missions and general staffing procedures. Position requires highly independent work and initiative with minimal direct supervision.
• The incumbent serves as the ERDC Liaison Officer (LNO) to the United States U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM).
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a two-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  
  

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 Organization
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/

Basic Requirement for General Engineer: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/

Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/

Basic Requirement for Chemistry: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/

Basic Requirement for Operations Research Analyst: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/

Basic Requirement for Research Mathematician: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/mathematics-series-1520/

Basic Requirement for Computer Scientist: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/

In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed Below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 3 of the 5: 1) Experience identifying research and development-related needs based on interaction with stakeholders. 2) Experience in conducting or coordinating customer-focused research and development programs; 3) Experience in coordinating engagements between researchers and external stakeholders, including engagements between senior leaders; 4) Experience in review and analysis of policies, processes, and strategic guidance/direction to determine impacts and opportunities for research and development. or 5) Experience in working with or supporting either combatant command or a joint command. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DB-04 (GS-14).

Candidates who will meet the minimum requirements within 30 days of the job opportunity announcement closing date will be considered.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Communications and Media
• Leadership
• Research
• Technical Competence
• Vision
  
  

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-14).

This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DB-XXXX-05 (equivalent to GS-15). In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 or equivalent (fully successful rating) for promotion consideration."

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/.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is an Engineers & Scientists Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  
  

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