Weapons of Mass Destruction Modeler
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Arlington, TX - USA
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Job Summary
As a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Modeler for the Pentagon Operations Center (POC) Law Enforcement Directorate the incumbent is a technical expert in hazard modeling and meteorology for a 24/7 shift operation. The incumbent develops downwind hazard models for both actual hazardous material releases as well as developing operational and training scenarios.
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:
- Develops downwind hazard models for both actual hazardous material releases as well as developing operational and training scenarios.
- Executes the program and enforcing policies and scientific objectives with oversight from the Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Division under the supervision of the Senior Watch Officer and/or Supervisory Shift Operations Specialist.
- Participates in solving problems of hazard modeling and its associated software and information requirements.
- Applies knowledge of CBRN as well as terrorist offensive threat weapons with which these groups may be associated to include an understanding of meteorology and weather impacts on persistent and non-persistent hazardous material releases.
- Coordinates with POC Senior Watch Officer (SWO) Deputy Senior Watch Officer (DSWO) and Supervisory Shift Operations Specialist (SSOS) and others within the POC to ensure hazard modeling is routinely integrated into all plans exercises and operations and threat assessments.
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment
- Required to participate in the direct deposit program
- This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
- This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
- The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays and/or overtime. This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee is required to work shifts; days off vary.
- This position may require up to 10% occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft. May require occasional travel for training.
- Mission Essential employees may be required to report for or remain at work in dismissal or closure situations due to emergency situations causing disruptions of government operations unless specifically excused by their superior.
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements described below.
You may qualify at the GS-09 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to
- Applying a basic knowledge of Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or HAZMAT laws regulations principles and practices in order to provide technical guidance in case of a hazard material atmospheric release; and
- Assist with conducting studies analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs; e.g. WMD Modeling and Meteorological Programs; and
- Assist with applying analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
Education: a Masters degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D. if related.OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.
You may qualify at the GS-11 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:
- Applying knowledge of Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or HAZMAT laws regulations principles and practices and complex hazard modeling software capabilities in order to provide technical guidance in case of a hazard material atmospheric release; and
- Conducting studies analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs; e.g. WMD Modeling and Meteorological Programs; and
- Applying analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
Education: PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M. if related.
OR
A combination of specialized experience and doctoral education.
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.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements you will be removed from consideration.
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Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
ARE YOU QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION or A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: 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.
You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in your resume. You MUST provide a copy of official or unofficial transcripts or degrees in your application package. It may also be acceptable to document your applicable course listing in your resume (course number credits earned etc.). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If selected an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
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: information
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants (DODI 1400.25 volume 300). Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110 an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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