Supervisory Physical Scientist

Summary

This position is located in the DEA, Office of Forensic Sciences, New England Field Laboratoy. This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as the Supervisor of a group of friction ridge (latent print) examiners in a forensic laboratory, providing necessary administrative and technical support for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Duties

• As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, your typical work assignments may include: Exercising supervisory and/or managerial authorities and providing occupational specific technical and administrative direction at least 25% or more of the time over subordinate employee performing the work and functions of the organization. Providing technical review of work to include reports of results, testimony transcripts, and results of court proceedings to establish training requirements, as well as to develop avenues for continued research into statistically valid and reliable techniques and methods to categorize friction ridge analyses as a means to positive identification of sources. Developing and maintaining liaison with friction ridge and contributing scientific counterparts in federal, state, and local forensic laboratories as well as related academic, professional, and research organizations. Establishing and maintaining trade, industry, scientific and technical contacts to keep abreast of new developments in the analysis of friction ridge evidence. Planning and scheduling work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution.

Qualifications

For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement. If you are qualifying based on education or if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts with your application. Basic Qualification Requirements: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR Combination of education and experience - education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND Applicants applying for the GS-14 must meet one of the following requirements: A. Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS-13 grade level. Specialized 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying experience must demonstrate ALL of the following: 1) Advising and providing counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. 2) Ensuring that the work of the section/unit employees complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets agency or customer needs. 3) Developing and sharing technical information and findings, including the latest developments in the analysis of friction ridge evidence with other federal, state and local enforcement agencies, and related academic, and research organizations as appropriate. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

See the qualification section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php. If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.