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Weapon of Mass Destruction Modeler

$70,623 a year
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Arlington Full-day Full-time

Description:

This position is with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, Law Enforcement Directorate, Pentagon Operations Center Division. As a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Modeler for the Pentagon Operations Center (POC), Law Enforcement Directorate, the incumbent is a technical expert in hazard modeling and meteorology for a 24/7 shift operation.

Requirements:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED
  • The employee assigned to this position is designated as a MISSION ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE. Mission essential employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations (e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations, and are required to maintain contact with their supervisor during any dismissal or closure situation unless specifically excused by their supervisor.


In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.


You may qualify at the GS-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to
  • Applying a basic knowledge of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or HAZMAT laws, regulations, principles and practices in order to provide technical guidance in case of a hazard material atmospheric release; and
  • Assist with conducting studies, analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs; e.g., WMD Modeling and Meteorological Programs; and
  • Assist with applying analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
OR

Education: a Masters' degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D. if related.

OR

A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:
  • Applying knowledge of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or HAZMAT laws, regulations, principles and practices, and complex hazard modeling software capabilities in order to provide technical guidance in case of a hazard material atmospheric release; and
  • Conducting studies, analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs; e.g., WMD Modeling and Meteorological Programs; and
  • Applying analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
OR

Education: PH.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M. if related.

OR

A combination of specialized experience and doctoral education.

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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages
. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

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DOD PPP candidates using Application-Based Procedures:

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-4 ) dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-3 ) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-2 ) to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference.

Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist ( DD-3145-1 ) to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Dec 31, 2025;   from: usajobs.gov