Summary

About the Position: This position is located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Advanced in-hire may be authorized.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

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• Determine the biological and toxicological effects of chemical compounds using published and/or primary data.
• Develop written assessments that define critical effects and exposure thresholds in quantitative and qualitative terms.
• Review the biological and toxicological effects of chemical compounds on vertebrate biological systems.
• Advise on the development and interpretation of information and the solution of problems in areas of specialization.
• Represent DCPH-A at scientific meetings, seminars, external organizations and workgroups, consulting on matters related to toxicology.
• Performs in vitro and in vivo toxicity studies as a principal or supporting investigator.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or acce4ss for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education/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.

Basic Requirements for Biologist (0401)

1. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

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2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Basic Requirements for Toxicologist (0415)

Degree: toxicology; or an appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary sciences that included at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, biochemistry, or physiology, and 12 semester hours in toxicology.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes performing standard toxicological tests; measuring the biological exposure impacts of chemicals; gathering scientific research data; and preparing reports summarizing laboratory findings.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Biologist: Microbiology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or Biochemistry Toxicologist: Toxicology, Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine, Biochemistry, Physiology, or Environmental Science.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes performing in vitro and in vivo toxicity studies; reporting on biological and toxicological chemical effects; assisting with producing proposals; and presenting scientific findings before professional working groups. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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 aloneno 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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