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Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Physical Scientist, GS-1301-13

Announcement Number:	JP-20-074	Application Deadline:	09/23/2020
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	09/08/2020
Salary Range:	Min: 102663.0 - Max: 133465.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	2	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is a great place to work! OJP's newly renovated building is in the heart of DC's thriving Chinatown and new City Center and offers a dynamic and engaging work environment with more than 50 conference rooms and nearly 200 workstations available for any employee to reserve at a moment's notice. With more than 90 percent of OJP's positions eligible to telework, OJP is at the cutting edge of using mobility to enhance productivity and meet our important mission.
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is a great place to work! OJP's newly renovated building is in the heart of DC's thriving Chinatown and new City Center and offers a dynamic and engaging work environment with more than 50 conference rooms and nearly 200 workstations available for any employee to reserve at a moment's notice. With more than 90 percent of OJP's positions eligible to telework, OJP is at the cutting edge of using mobility to enhance productivity and meet our important mission.

Duties:

Forensic Science Program and Project Development
Develops, conducts, and manages forensic science research and development program and technology transition activities associated with physical science applications in the forensic sciences including: biology/DNA, controlled substances, toxicology, anthropology, pathology, medicolegal death investigation, impression and pattern evidence, trace evidence, and digital evidence. Activities include planning and designing mission-specific projects and overseeing short- and long-term goals; preparing and overseeing solicitations for new research and technology development; and coordinating mission goals with various stakeholders across federal, state, local, and/or non-governmental organizations engaged in advancing science and technology in fields related to law enforcement and/or criminal justice.

Forensic Science Research and Analysis
Proposes and performs collaborative intra- and extramural forensic science research activities as they relate to law enforcement and criminal justice communities and activities. Identifies promising areas of research, requiring creativity and understanding of complex technical and operational methods and techniques, in accordance with functional requirements developed from NIJ. Formulates, plans, and recommends new forensic science research projects and programs that will address existing or new law enforcement and other criminal justice operational requirements.

Reporting and Presenting Results
Prepares independent or cooperative papers, briefs, and reports. Participates in national scientific conferences, symposia, and interdisciplinary technical/programmatic meetings to present, discuss, and disseminates NIJ forensic research findings, activities, operations, and initiatives.
Forensic Science Program and Project DevelopmentDevelops, conducts, and manages forensic science research and development program and technology transition activities associated with physical science applications in the forensic sciences including: biology/DNA, controlled substances, toxicology, anthropology, pathology, medicolegal death investigation, impression and pattern evidence, trace evidence, and digital evidence. Activities include planning and designing mission-specific projects and overseeing short- and long-term goals; preparing and overseeing solicitations for new research and technology development; and coordinating mission goals with various stakeholders across federal, state, local, and/or non-governmental organizations engaged in advancing science and technology in fields related to law enforcement and/or criminal justice. Forensic Science Research and Analysis Proposes and performs collaborative intra- and extramural forensic science research activities as they relate to law enforcement and criminal justice communities and activities. Identifies promising areas of research, requiring creativity and understanding of complex technical and operational methods and techniques, in accordance with functional requirements developed from NIJ. Formulates, plans, and recommends new forensic science research projects and programs that will address existing or new law enforcement and other criminal justice operational requirements. Reporting and Presenting Results Prepares independent or cooperative papers, briefs, and reports. Participates in national scientific conferences, symposia, and interdisciplinary technical/programmatic meetings to present, discuss, and disseminates NIJ forensic research findings, activities, operations, and initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.