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To qualify for 14, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Basic Requirements Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. Specialized experience includes: Performing DNA examinations on the most difficult evidence without technical guidance; AND Interpreting, evaluating and analyzing the results of a variety of samples, including complex mixtures; AND Providing training to law enforcement and/or technical staff in the concepts of forensic DNA analysis; AND Using laboratory policies, regulations, standard approaches, and methods to perform expert forensic DNA examinations; AND Acting as a project manager or coordinator of ongoing complex and unique projects or programs within the laboratory. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
This position is located under the Office of Science and Technology, Forensic Sciences Division in Wichita, Kansas. If selected to this position you will serve as a Forensic Biologist that provides highly technical and scientific services to the Bureau. Typical work assignments may include: Functions as an expert in one or more technical specialized areas of forensic DNA analysis, providing leadership, advice and assistance to ATF officials, laboratory personnel, other federal agencies, state and local government organizations, private laboratories and industry. Performs DNA examinations of the highest complexity and performs analysis on a variety of samples including difficult mixture samples. Provides training and guidance in technical duties and evaluates the analytical work of peers and lower graded biologists or technicians. Evaluates new technology, methods, and/or scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services. Prepares laboratory reports and documents conclusions as well as interpretation of the analytical results.