- Evaluates items of evidence to determine suitability for analysis, the type of processing required, and the appropriate sequence of testing to prevent the loss, contamination, or deleterious change of evidentiary items.
- Utilizes cyanoacrylate ester fuming chambers, cyanoacrylate ester, ultraviolet decontamination lamps and positive controls to ensure equipment and chemicals are working appropriately.
- Collect samples of controlled substances using swabs, disposable pipettes, glassine envelopes, culture tubes, automatic liquid sampler vials, etc.
- Conduct trace evidence collections using adhesive tape grids.
- Ensure all evidence and forensic materials submitted.
- Testify in federal, military, state, local and foreign country courts as an expert witness, present technical testimony in layman's terms, defends methods against rigorous cross-examination.
- Swabs items of evidence to collect and preserve DNA for future examinations.
- Renders firearms safe and appropriately annotates this safety measure.
- Responsible for all facets of case management and evidence and forensic materials accountability throughout the Laboratory's activities
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- POSITION SENSITIVITY: This position is designated non-critical sensitive and requires a Secret clearance.
- Must obtain and pass a pre-employment physical.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and government driver's license.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- TDY in excess of 10% may be required.
- This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968
- May be required to work overtime and other than normal duty hours.
- Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
- Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will participate in drug urinalysis testing unless currently occupying a TDP within the Department of Defense.
- Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program)
- Communications
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Forensics
- Physical EvidenceEducation
- 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.
- You may claim military spouse preference.
- If a 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.
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Benefits Help A career with the U.S
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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
GS-09: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job
Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, such as: collecting samples of controlled substances; marking and separating evidence that require examination; and maintaining evidence to prevent loss or decontamination
Education Substitution for Specialized Experience for GS-09: Successful completion of two full years of graduate level education related to Physical Science (e.g
Geology, Chemistry, or Physics.)
Combination of Experience and Education Substitution for Specialized Experience for GS-09:
If you have some, but not all, of the experience or education described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you possess
To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12
Then divide your semester hours of graduate education in excess of 18 hours (total semester hours minus 18) by 18
Add the two percentages
The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify
GS-10: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job
Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, such as: collecting samples of controlled substances; marking and separating evidence that require examination; maintaining evidence to prevent loss or decontamination; and assisting with the identification, collection and preservation of forensic evidence at crime scenes
GS-11: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job
Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, such as: assisting with the identification, collection and preservation of forensic evidence at crime scenes; evaluating items of evidence to determine suitability for analysis; ensuring laboratory equipment used in forensic examination is properly maintained
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
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.
Seducation program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S
accredited college or university
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Additional information
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
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 you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience
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
You may claim Military Spouse preference
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level
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