MICROBIOLOGIST
What you'd do
This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority and is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo): Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024.
Major duties
As a MICROBIOLOGIST at the GS-0403-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a subject matter expert and senior Science and Technology Manager (STM) for all aspects and phases of Science and Technology (S&T) project management related to threat agent science of chemical and biological (CB) agents as well as overseeing the development of enduring threat characterization capabilities to enable CB threat understanding and to inform CB capability development (detection, protection, modeling and simulation, and hazard mitigation). Develop, coordinate, and manage research and development activities performed by Service/National laboratories, academia, industry, and private sector while coordinating with interagency and international partners. Applies professional knowledge of microbiology to critically evaluate the scientific validity of research projects, determining if the proposed experimental methodologies for studying chemical and biological agent fate, pathogenesis, and transmission are scientifically sound. Identifies and translates Joint Force operational vulnerabilities into specific microbiological research objectives, identifying gaps in current CB defense science to generate technical S&T plans. Provides authoritative scientific oversight of R&D deliverables, analyzing complex microbiological data (e.g., genomic sequencing, viral replication rates) or chemical data (toxicity, human health estimates, etc.) to determine if research projects are achieving the required scientific outcomes. Generates technical and fiscal program plans for accomplishing focused and cost effective CB threat characterization research and development efforts.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the GS 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. Have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-13) or equivalent in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized Experienced is defined as: Planning, integrating, and executing threat agent science research in chemical and biological defense concepts leading to robust CB threat agent knowledge/data and capability development Studying and characterizing technical areas of threat agent science including agent fate, pathogenesis/health based effects, transmission/toxicity, and signature mapping for novel and emerging threat chemical and biological threat agents Creating, building, guiding, and assessing research and development program/projects, including gap analysis, strategy development and implementation, and project initiation in the area of threat agent science chemical and biological defense Developing and managing financial plans associated with complex multi-project research and development portfolio to achieve obligation and expenditure goals. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0403, series as listed below: Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education
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