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About the Position: As the principle advocate and single point of contact for all Chemical Biological Defense acquisition efforts, the JPEO-CBRND provides intensive centralized management of medical and non-medical programs to expedite solutions for validated Chemical/Biological Defense (CBD) deficiencies. The JPEO-CBRND monitors CBRND technology-based activities to promote and facilitate the accelerated delivery of emerging technologies to user applications across the military services.
09/15/2023 to 09/29/2023
$82,830 - $158,432 per year
Salary range for entire US-final salary will be determined based on geographical location of incumbent.
NH 3
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - 1 year
Full-time
Competitive
3
No
No
NEAG234467597472R
748829900
See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
The JPEO-CBRND exists to manage our nation's investments in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense equipment. Our headquarters is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, but we have offices across the United States. There are six unique directorates within JPEO-CBRND, which manage the acquisition of CBRN equipment as an enabler to achieving the National Security Strategy and supporting the U.S. Armed Forces: Sensors, Medical, Protection, Integration, Enabling Biotechnologies, and Special Operations Forces.
Having "Joint" in our title clarifies we support all Services. For example, we provide protective masks to the soldiers walking the streets of a battle torn country and also our Airmen flying in our skies. We also work closely with various government agencies that need CBRN defense equipment. We encourage you to visit our website for additional information on the organization and our mission, https://www.jpeocbrnd.osd.mil/.
JPEO-CBRND is in an acquisition demonstration project. We offer competitive salaries, pay banding, and pay for contribution. Our benefits program includes alternate work schedules with flexible hours, telework, pre-tax flexible spending accounts for certain health and dependent care expenses, a civilian fitness program, vacation and sick leave, insurance plans (health, dental, vision & life), and a three-tiered retirement plan.
This is a pay banded position. The NH-03 band encompasses grades 12 and 13 under the General Schedule (GS) system.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience which includes 1) applying a wide range of Human Resource laws, regulations, and guidance specializing in employee relations; 2) responding to a variety of requests for information from internal and external customers; 3) collaborating with managers to discuss employee conduct and performance in order to formulate a path forward to include preparing formal actions; and 4) providing guidance to managers on employee relations (e.g. Unfair Labor Practices and grievances, performance plans, reorganizations, reduction in force). This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade or band (GS-11/NH-02).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, no substitution of experience is allowed.
This position is headquartered at APG, Maryland and the salary listed above is for APG, MD. Salary will be adjusted in accordance with geographical location of incumbent.
This position is being filled as a temporary promotion/detail not to exceed 1 year, may be extended up to five years, and may be converted to permanent without further competition.
This temporary promotion/detail may be terminated earlier than the NTE date at management's discretion.
If a current, permanent JPEO employee: Upon termination or expiration of the temporary position the employee, the employee will be returned to previously held permanent position or one comparable to one vacated (i.e. same series, grade, pay and duty location).
If not a current, permanent JPEO employee: Upon termination or expiration of the temporary position the employee may be responsible for securing permanent employment - placement rights back to former permanent position will be negotiated but are NOT GUARANTEED and at the losing and gaining organization's discretion.
Incumbent will be required to sign a Statement of Understanding regarding temporary employment.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.
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.
1. Your resume:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on09/29/2023 to receive consideration.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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