Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 13:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or higher degree that included a major field of study in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester/36 quarter hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

B. Combination of education and experience----education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12.

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 for this position include:

- Designing, implementing, and evaluating research program or project activities involving biology, chemistry, physics, or other forensic science related discipline, and preparing scientific technical reports for publication;

- Providing technical input on programmatic, technical, and budgetary aspects of biology, chemistry, physics, or other forensic science research and development programs/projects, including project needs, scopes of work, and levels of effort, available resources, and major constraints and recommended human and financial resources needed to meet program objectives; and

- Managing biology, chemistry, physics, or other forensic science related research portfolios, including developing appropriate strategies, identifying and resolving problems, and facilitating project implementation.

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.