Physical Scientist
Company
Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Investigative & Forensic Sciences (OIFS), Washington, DC. The mission of NIJ is to improve knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science, and to provide objective and independent knowledge and tools to inform the decision-making of the criminal justice community to reduce crime and advance justice at the state/local levels.
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Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
- Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
- Pre-employment drug testing required.
- 1-year probationary period may be required.
- Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required
- Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk
Qualifications
A. 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
B. 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.
Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Examples of specialized experience include:
- Experience in seized drugs and/or toxicology.
- Participated in a range of general physical science principles, concepts, and methods applicable to varied and complex problems, projects, or studies that include physical science conditions, and varying physical science processes.
- Provided analysis and advice on complex program issues in the forensic sciences.
- Assisted in providing technical assistance to local, regional, state, or federal organizations concerning forensic science, law enforcement or other criminal justice technology assessment.
- Participated in long-range planning and/or management of scientific research programs in an area of forensic science or physical science.
- Recommended strategies for planning and/or implementing scientific technical assistance or technology transition programs.
- 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, if related to the position; OR
- Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement. Please see the Qualifications section for more information.
Additional information
- This position may be eligible for telework per agency policy.
- OJP offers opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
- This position included in the bargaining unit.
- This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
- Please do not indicate current or former position salary in your application or resume.
- As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
- This position has a duty station of Washington, D.C. The selectee will be required to physically report to the OJP office building at least four (4) days per bi-weekly pay period and may incorporate leave and official travel plans into this reporting requirement. The office director or supervisor may request the selectee's presence in the office more frequently, as determined by the needs of the office. The selectee will be responsible for covering all commuting-related travel expenses. OJP employees are eligible for one transportation benefit - parking or the Department of Justice (DOJ) transit subsidy.
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Date Posted
06/09/2024
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