ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CHEMICAL)
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Forces Command
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Company
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Forces Command
Location
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for ??Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Perform a variety of duties in connection with toxic agent monitoring, assessment, and operation of equipment to handle and detoxify chemical and biological agents and agent related components in austere conditions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- 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 1910.20.
- Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) required 50% of the time.
- Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Must serve a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
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; (2) recording collected data gathered by a filtration system; and (3) checking the functionality of systems to include air filtration systems, pressure vessels, pumps or pollution abatement 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; (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 or 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.
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; (2) recording collected data gathered by a filtration system; and (3) checking the functionality of systems to include air filtration systems, pressure vessels, pumps or pollution abatement 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; (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 or 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 alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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.
- 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) 16 - Engineering and Scientific position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Relocation incentives may be authorized.
- Recruitment incentives may be offered.
- 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. The full performance level is GS-11. 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.
- This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(91)). Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position.
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