Salary for Scientific and Professional (ST) positions in Army is normally between $120,749 and $167,000. Pay is set based on consideration of selectee's current salary and other factors.

The Department of the Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

This is a Department of the Army Executive and Senior Professional Position .

The incumbent is a Department of the Army Senior Scientific and Professional (ST) employee engaged in Research & Development. TRAVEL REQUIRED
Occasional Travel
Occasional Travel (25% or Less) RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
Yes
PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS) MAY BE AUTHORIZED KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
Please read the vacancy announcement in its entirety before applying
Specialized Education DUTIES: Back to top

As the Army's Senior Research Scientist in nano based technologies, you will serve as the Department's senior technical expert in advanced materials technology including Nansocience and Nanotechnology. This position is located at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, which conducts broad programs of basic and applied research in all aspects of behavioral, biological and physical sciences as they relate to the development and improvement of Warfighter and small unit systems. The principal area of responsibility for this position includes leading fundamental research in new and novel materials involving exploitation of polymerscience and engineering, nanotechnology, advanced fiber and textile science, and other specialties within the materials science, including biomaterials such as biommimetics. Included is work toward discovery of unique and novel combinations of natural and synthetic polymers to address Soldier domain problem areas. Incumbent will also provide advice and consultation on general research problems related to the creation, development, and exploitation of advanced materials technology (including nanoscience/ nanotechnology) for application to future Soldier systems. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top

Possession of a graduate degree, particularly at the doctoral level, is preferred or equivalent experience with substantial background and experience in advanced materials,nanoscience, nanotechnology or related fields, with significant experience in the conduct of independent research as indicated by a strong record of publishing.

The incumbent must possess exceptional qualifications and a clearly established reputation at the highest academic level. This is a highly multidiscipline position and because of his/her competence in several disciplines, he/she is sought as an advisor and consultant to other government agencies and industry. Due to his/her personal creative contributions, the incumbent has generated a new level ofcapability in his/her area of expertise. The incumbent functions as one of an elite handful of accredited scientists, who because of multitude of papers, patents, books, and book chapters, has been recognized nationally and internationally as indicated by numerous citations and affiliation with reputable scientific organizations, and his/her work has been the basis for advanced research. Because of a well-earned reputation in the scientific community, the incumbent serves as the recruitment attraction for recent graduates who, by close association with the incumbent, seek to derive new ideas and insights and scientific approaches to problem solving from this highly recognized pioneering scientist.

Additional education requirement:
Degree in professional engineering or a combination of education and experience is required. Additional information on this requirement may be obtained at:

http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/

Specialized Requirements

At least 3 years specialized experience in or closely related to the field in which the candidate will work. Experience must have been sufficiently specialized to insure adequate familiarity with the area of specialization in nanoscience, nanotechnology, materials chemistry, physics,polymer science, textile science, the electronic/electrical properties of materials, with demonstrated experience in nanocomposites and bionanocomposites in polymeric matrices preferred due to the missions in flexible textiles, films and fibers as well as coatings for these material forms, or have direct application in the area for which the applicant is being considered. One year of the specialized experience must be at least equivalent to the GS-15 level.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Basis of Rating: The best qualified candidates will be distinguished from other applicants by an evaluation panel of senior professionals referencing the additional evaluation criteria.

Additional Evaluation Criteria:
1. Contributions and professional reputation in areas related to the work of the position as evidenced bycitations, patents, and/or publications which advance knowledge in the field.

2. Stature in the profession as indicated by memberships and activity in professional and scientific societies, honors, awards, and other recognition and leadership in national and international scientific communities.

3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key management, professional and scientific personnel; advise and consult on scientific and technological programs and problems; and serve as an effective spokesperson for the organization both nationally and internationally. BENEFITS: Back to top

There are a variety of benefits available to Federal Government employees. You will find specific information pertaining to those benefits at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc

Reemployment of Annuitants: Section 9902(j) of title 5, US Code as enacted by Section 1101 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2004, Public Law 108-136. This statute requires annuitants employed in a position within the Department of Defense on or after November24, 2003, to receive full salary and full annuity. Service of annuitants reemployed on or after November 24, 2003 is not creditable for a supplemental or re-determined annuity. Thefollowing are considered annuitants as defined by 9902 (j) and are covered by the policy: (1) a retired Federal employee receiving an annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund (i.e., the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS)); or (2) a retired NAF employee who elected to remain in CSRS or FERS and is receiving an annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Drug Testing: You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.

Financial Disclosure: The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

Suitability: If selected, the Army will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The Army will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.

Nature of Appointment: Individual is given a Career appointment under the authority of 5 USC 3325 upon assuming the position.

Political Recommendations: The Army is barred by 5 USC 3303 from accepting or considering political recommendations regarding appointment or anyother personnel action; any violation of the bar on recommendations is a prohibited personnel action. The Army is obligated to take appropriate adverse action against employees who solicit, or Army officials who consider prohibited political recommendations.

Veteran's Preference: By law Veteran's Preferencedoes not apply to the Senior Professional Positions.

False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Non Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.

Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance there of. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision.

E-verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant.

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