Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD). The CWMD's mission is to lead DHS efforts and coordinates with domestic and international partners to safeguard the United States against CBRN and health security threats.

**Employing Office Location is Washington, DC however Duty Location: "Various" as this will be a 100% telework position.
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Responsibilities

As a Senior Technical Advisor ST 0301 00, your typical work assignments may include:

- Reviews short and long term progress and execution through technical analysis of hardware and software, assessing systems involving detection and communication equipment, and resolving capability limitations due to technical issues:

- Coordinates the development of requirements, design and technical priorities to assist CWMD in delivering key projects and products to operational stakeholders.

- Identifies and implements technical processes for the acceptance, testing, and troubleshooting of detection systems from vendors. Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise to federal, state and local stakeholders during these processes.

- Perform technical assessments of detection equipment and data transfer systems and provide recommendations and solutions to correct deficiencies and gaps.

- Advise leadership on technical support for Training and Exercise requirements during preparation for and execution of technical assistance visits, workshops and exercises.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
00

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US citizen to apply for this position
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• You must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test
• Selectee will be required to complete an OGE 278, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure form.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading teams and/or projects for a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector or nongovernmental organizations. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

All applicants will be evaluated by a panel to determine the degree to which they possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). To be rated and considered for this position, applicants are requested to fully describe their experience in each of the following MTQs. When addressing the MTQs, please use the first person as you assess and describe your qualifications. MTQ Documentation should be attached under "Supporting Documents, Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)" once you have completed the on-line questionnaire.

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs):

MTQ 1. Mastery skill and ability to analyze operational/technical information and ability to effectively communicate highly technical information and concepts to non-technical audiences such as law enforcement, first responders and program managers.
MTQ 2. Demonstrates superior knowledge and technical experience in radiation detection
instrumentation/systems, application and product management, including system hardware and software, capabilities, limitations, and employment.

You must submit TWO written Mandatory Technical Qualifications narrative statements that clearly and concisely document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire with the Mandatory Technical Qualifications narrative statements, https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11237175 .

Note: Responses to MTQs must not exceed 2 pages per MTQ, for a total of 4 (update if needed) pages.

Do not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer. Applications directing the reader to search within the application or to "See Resume" are considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Failure to submit a narrative statement or address any of the MTQs is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. As a result, you will be rated as "INCOMPLETE".

Education

Additional information

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this Secret position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, education and experience. Your resume and mandatory technical qualifications will be evaluated by an SES rating and ranking panel, and afterwards, highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The DHS Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process
National security

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): Submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Your resume must contain:

• Vacancy Announcement number
• Full name, email, mailing address, day and evening telephone numbers.
• Educational information including the name, city, and state of colleges/universities you attended, as well as the type of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
• Information about paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary. Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.

2. Mandatory Technical Qualification (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): A separate narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualification. This separate statement should not exceed two pages (per MTQ) using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1 inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:

MTQ 1. Mastery skill and ability to analyze operational/technical information and ability to effectively communicate highly technical information and concepts to non-technical audiences such as law enforcement, first responders and program managers.

MTQ 2. Demonstrates superior knowledge and technical experience in radiation detection
instrumentation/systems, application and product management, including system hardware and software, capabilities, limitations, and employment.

3. Current or former employees MUST provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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 .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.