About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Technical Integration and Defense Division (TIDD). The employee serves as a Microbiologist and Laboratory Director responsible for performing scientific and professional work in the field of microbiology. As the Laboratory Director, the employee is responsible for overseeing a technical staff of approximately forty (40) contractors and is a recognized technical authority and expert resource.
QualificationsIn order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Applicants for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in 1) developing and executing specified experiments in microbiology for defense or environmental programs; 2) developing policies and procedures for laboratory quality assurance systems to be used in microbiology laboratories; 3) providing guidance in microbiology, molecular biology, laboratory analysis methods and procedures to prevent and mitigate problems in sampling; 4) analyzing samples using knowledge of health effects of CBRN agents and current detection and identification technology. 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. 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. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. 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.
Major DutiesIncumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as the Contract Officers Representative for the Laboratory Analysis Contract and other supporting contracts. Responsibilities include operation of 24/7-365 bio-safety level (BSL) 3 laboratory, laboratory accreditation and compliance with appropriate safety requirements, including local, state, federal, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Environmental Protection Administration, Health and Human Services, National Institutes for Health (NIH), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and bio-security regulations. Secures essential information through site visits, workshops, conferences, committees, and scientific and regulatory literature review, and discusses with scientists, engineers, and technical program managers, industrial hygienists, occupational health, emergency managers, and regulatory specialists in DoW, other federal agencies, and private, industrial, and foreign institutions.