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- Conducts vulnerability assessments of selected routes by identifying potential hazards to cargo.
- Serve as the Technical Escort Officer for armed escorts of surety material and unarmed escorts of non-surety materials.
- Assists in the operation of fixed and mobile facilities in the handling, assessment and destruction of chemical and biological munitions for long and short term remedial chemical and biological missions.
- Assists with the setup of temporary weapons of mass destruction (WMD) characterization and assessment sites in the public domain, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), and DoD Installations.
- Assists with leak-seal, packaging, transportation, and certification in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) for movement of both military unique and industrial toxic agents across public roadways and international borders.
- Observes setups and procedures and reports data on performance for inclusion in operating log to assure adherence to the operational schedule
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Mobility for temporary duty (TDY) assignments both CONUS and OCONUS are conditions of employment.
- Pre-employment physical and an annual physical examination.
- Drug Testing Designated Position.
- Wearing of military Army Combat Uniform when deployed.
- Must be able to obtain a valid stateside Class C Commercial driver's license with hazardous material's endorsement.
- Government Vehicle driver's license within 30 days of employment.
- Position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
- Recurring lifting of moderate to heavy equipment and gear weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Frequent work outdoors with extreme temperatures, exposure to dust, high noise levels, wind, sand, exposure to elements associated in combat.
- This is an EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL (E-E) position subject to deployment.
- Capability for emergency worldwide response to chemical/biological accident/incident situations 24 hours per day 365 days a year.
- Must obtain and maintain a stateside driver's license within 30 days of employment.
- Must be able to perform all duties while wearing up to OSHA Level A personnel protective equipment (PPE) for up to four hours IAW 29 CFR
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) required 50% of the time.
- Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Must serve a one-year probationary period
- 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
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- 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 a Career Program (CP) 1- Engineering and Scientific position.
- You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
- If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Management discretion for selection at any of the announced grades, GS-07, GS-08, GS-09, GS-10, or GS-11
- This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm
- Benefits Help A career with the U.S
- Benefits Help A career with the U.S
- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - Aberdeen, MD, United States - Department of Defense
Description
DutiesQualifications Who May Apply:
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 at the GS-07 Level is defined as: (1) assisting with packaging chemical materials in accordance with established guidelines; AND (2) recording collected data gathered by handheld chemical agent detectors; AND (3) checking the functionality of systems to include air supplying systems, pumps or water dispersal systems
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service GS-06
Specialized Experience at the GS-08 Level is defined as: (1) communicating with senior officials on the laboratory setup to safely conduct chemical and biological operations; AND (2) identifying potential hazards of chemical agents to report to senior officials; AND (3) resolving problems in work assignment in accordance with relevant guidelines and protocols related to a laboratory setting
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service GS-07
Specialized Experience at the GS-09 Level is defined as: (1) Assisting with the maintenance of chemical equipment to ensure equipment is operational; AND (2) Assisting in packaging of chemicals and munitions in accordance with Federal regulations
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service GS-08
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
Education 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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted
Additional information
If selected at less than the full performance level, promotion to higher grade(s) is subject to meeting regulatory requirements such as time-in-grade, training, and performance and is granted to management's discretion.
Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position
To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility
To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above
Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.