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Summary About the Position: This position is located in the Homeland Defense/ Civil Support Office, Capabilities Development Department, on Fort Leonard Wood. Fort Leonard Wood is located in beautiful South-Central Missouri. The Fort covers more than 61,000 acres and is located in Pulaski County, bordering Waynesville/St. Robert and Interstate 44. St. Louis is a 2-hour drive east and Springfield is a 1-hour drive west of Fort Leonard Wood. Responsibilities Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the chemical, biological, or radiological International Standards Organization Standard Number 17025 compliance program(s) for CBRN Consequence Management laboratories in the Army. Formulate findings and design corrective actions that meet the needs of the CBRN Response Enterprise and other Homeland capabilities programs. Ensure compliance with national planning objectives. Prepare written reports detailing the data, rationale, plans, costs, benefits, conclusions and recommendations for each study. Synchronize the development or implementation of Homeland capabilities-related DOTMLPF products between appropriate MSCoE activities and the appropriate outsourced effort. Coordinate input to standards for equipping and training Chemical (CM) programs with other government agencies, to include the Interagency Board, Department of State, Department of Justice, and other national level working groups. Ensure that issues are resolved efficiently and effectively. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens *This Open Continuous announcement allows acceptance of applications through the closing date. The intent of this announcement is to establish a standing register of qualified candidates and refer for consideration. Once this vacancy is filled, the announcement will close without further notice. The first Cut-Off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered will be 19th November 2024; subsequent Cut-Off dates will be then every other week. Last cut-off will be the day of the closing of this announcement. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. * To qualify for the Interdisciplinary Scientist in the field of a Biologist, the following Basic Education requirements must be met. * Basic Requirement for Biologist (Series 0401) A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) To qualify for the Interdisciplinary Scientist in the field of a Chemist, the following Basic Education requirements must be met. * Basic Requirement for Chemistry (Series 1320) A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in the physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering which includes 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year in the Federal service that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation or industrial establishment: 1.) review, analysis, and evaluation of Homeland Defense/Civil Support office policy and guidance from higher headquarters and formulation of draft policy for Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) staffing and implementation. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert in Weapons of Mass Destruction/Civil Support providing advice, recommendations, and solutions for science and technology efforts. 2) require comprehensive knowledge of the overall engineering field and particular expertise in the specialized area. Additionally, due to the breadth and complexity of these GS-13 level assignments, a substantial knowledge of the physical and biological sciences and other considerations must be applied as they relate to assignments. 3.) identifying and synchronizing the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) programs with policies and regulations. 4.) communicate effectively with members of the Army staff, Command members, DOD, Inter agency Stakeholders, Federal and State regulators on a daily basis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position is covered under AR 3017. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This Career Program (CP) 16 position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Fort Leonard Wood employees may have the following available to them: work out facilities, golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, rental program (e.g. pop up campers, trailers), ample free parking, a youth center and childcare services. Fort Leonard Wood employees may also have access to the Fort Leonard Wood Lake of the Ozark Recreational Area (LORA). LORA is a great place to get away from all the worries of everyday life. Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized.