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Senior Biological Scientist

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
Mar 11, 2019
TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - Some travel is required.


RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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  • You must be a U.S. citizen
  • You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement.
  • Employees new to GAO in Analyst and Attorney positions must complete a two year probationary period.
  • Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
  • You must be suitable for federal employment.
  • In addition to the education requirement, applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Specialized experience for this position is defined as practical experience in executing, evaluating, assessing, or auditing government, private sector, or non-profit biological/life science, epidemiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or biomedical engineering programs.

    This position has a positive education requirement. Documentation to verify your education MUST be submitted with your application in order to be considered.

    BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

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

    OR

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

    **YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT(S) SHOWING THIS COURSEWORK. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.**

    This is a bargaining unit position.

    Based on staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.

    Selectee will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement.

    Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.

    Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit SSS.

    Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.

    Selectees will be subject to a determination of suitability for Federal employment.

    GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodation@gao.gov.

    GAO's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

    GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the GAO require completion of a probationary period.

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    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    If you meet the qualification requirements stated, you will be further rated based on your responses to the assessment questions and placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

    Please make sure that your responses to the assessment questions are supported in your resume and follow all instructions carefully. If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any assessment question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to an assessment question is "see resume,” your rating may be affected or you may be determined ineligible.

    All applicants will be rated based on their responses to the assessment questions, in conjunction with the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):


    1. Extensive professional knowledge of a variety of life science disciplines and interrelated advanced concepts, including theories, principles, practices, and techniques of biology (including microbiology and virology), genetics, epidemiology, or biochemistry, among others.

    2. Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a group setting.

    3. Skill in selecting, organizing, and presenting appropriate information in a concise and balanced manner and to communicate such information to target audiences.

    4. Ability to conduct research and develop reliable evidence to support report findings and recommendations.

    5. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to prepare reports, participate in interviews and meetings, and to make presentations.

    You must meet all qualifications BEFORE the closing date of this announcement. 


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    Drug test required No


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