Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 14:

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-13.

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.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Physical Scientist, GS-1301-14

Announcement Number:	JP-23-080	Application Deadline:	04/10/2023
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	03/21/2023
Salary Range:	Min: 132368.0 - Max: 172075.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	14
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Duties:

Oversees the process of coordinating, planning, developing, and presenting programmatic recommendations to the Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences (OIFS) Director.
Oversees the process of coordinating, planning, developing, and presenting programmatic recommendations to the Office of Investigative and Forensic Sciences (OIFS) Director.
Represents OIFS on any of a number of standing and ad hoc governmental, or non-governmental boards, commissions, study teams, and work groups to disseminate quality information about OIFS programs and services, as well as to solicit assistance and views in furtherance of our mission.

Establishes significant networks involving nationally recognized experts in the investigative and forensic science research and practitioner community, and the associated sciences, that support forensic work.
Represents OIFS on any of a number of standing and ad hoc governmental, or non-governmental boards, commissions, study teams, and work groups to disseminate quality information about OIFS programs and services, as well as to solicit assistance and views in furtherance of our mission. Establishes significant networks involving nationally recognized experts in the investigative and forensic science research and practitioner community, and the associated sciences, that support forensic work.
Assists in the direction of publication development/preparation for assigned program areas including reports, standards, guidelines and glossaries. Prepares special reports, option papers, briefing materials, testimony, responses to Congressional and White House inquiries and information requests.
Assists in the direction of publication development/preparation for assigned program areas including reports, standards, guidelines and glossaries. Prepares special reports, option papers, briefing materials, testimony, responses to Congressional and White House inquiries and information requests.
Provides authoritative findings, guidance, and recommendations on forensic science policy related program initiatives, proposed legislation, and meetings.

Performs scientific review of professional studies, research, and analysis in areas relevant to potential criminal justice technology applications of science and technology.
Provides authoritative findings, guidance, and recommendations on forensic science policy related program initiatives, proposed legislation, and meetings. Performs scientific review of professional studies, research, and analysis in areas relevant to potential criminal justice technology applications of science and technology.