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This position is being filled under an Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA). This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.\
Major Duties
As a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST at the GS-1301-14/15 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Provides expert staff advice and consultation to the Chief, Nuclear Survivability Division; Director, Nuclear Technologies Department; Director, DTRA; and senior DTRA managers, as requested, on the effects of nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP)
- Applies scientific knowledge of EMP propagation and coupling, particularly applied to effects on electronics, to the formulation of broad research and test objectives for EMP phenomenology
- Identifies the need for scientific investigations disclosed through interaction with DoD Service staffs and operating agencies, or through individual recognition of quantitative voids in knowledge due to insufficiency of prior Research and Development (R&D;) or problem areas revealed in existing research problems. Acquires knowledge through review, study, analysis and evaluation of data obtained individually and collectively through personal contact with system designers, system operators, and response of special task groups; reports of test and analysis/assessment activities; test observations, and theoretical assessments
- Initiates and directs major procurement actions for implementation of research programs by DTRA and recommends R&D; activities appropriate for military service organizations
- Ensures that results of research and test activities are appropriately documented and that they are provided to major users. Personally writes a portion of documents in his/her area of expertise
- Develops concept for R&D; programs including methods for conducting such investigations, special techniques, and innovative approaches and determines whether such concepts can be correlated or combined with other research activities which are in the planning, development, or execution stage
- Attends DoD, national and international meetings as DTRA representative or as a technical expert in area or expertise.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS 14 if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Understand principles of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) propagation and coupling Nuclear weapons effects (NWE) to include high altitude EMP and radiation on DoD systems Managing EMP research, knowledge of military standards, EMP protection technology, and test and evaluation (T&E) planning and execution You may qualify at the GS 15 if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Understand principles of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) propagation and coupling Nuclear weapons effects (NWE) to include high altitude EMP and radiation on DoD systems Managing EMP research, knowledge of military standards, EMP protection technology, and test and evaluation (T&E) planning and execution 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 1301, series as listed below: Basic Requirements: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/
Pay Range
$121,316.00 - $170,800.00