Fingerprint Specialist Job in College Park - 97126233 - ZAGRHBYYYDDJS

Job Title:
Fingerprint Specialist

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
Army Criminal Investigation Command

Job Announcement Number:
SCDV110902172

SALARY RANGE:
$59,987.00 - $77,981.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Saturday, February 19, 2011 to Saturday, February 18, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0072-11/11

POSITION INFORMATION:
- Term Position Not to Exceed: 2 Years -- Full Time

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - GA - Ft. Gillem

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Status Candidates

JOB SUMMARY:Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

First Cut off Date:03/18/2011

Organization(s):
(Salary includes 19.29% Locality Pay) USA Criminal Investigation Laboratory, Laboratory Services, Expeditionary Forensic, EF Lab Forest Park, GA


About the Position: The initial cut-off date will be used to begin applicant consideration. Applications received after the cut-off-date will be considered if need.

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct visual, chemical, photographic, and other scientific and instrumental examinations, as needed, of complex submissions of physical evidence and material to form an opinion regarding identification of latent prints and/or impressions. The evidentiary materials are irreplaceable physical evidence and material submitted for intelligence and operational exploitation in support of National Defense and in connection with criminal activity.


Physical exam required. Incumbent must meet DoD/DA physical screening requirements for deployment to OCONUS locations established by the CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) for OCONUS deployment, to include meeting the deployment requirements for physical and dental deployment readiness.


Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.

Reinstatement eligibles.

NAF/AAFES Interchange Agreement eligibles.

Veterans eligible as 30% Disabled Veterans.

Veterans' Recruitment Authority (VRA).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.

Family member employees eligible under Executive Order 12721.

Military spouses eligible under EO 13473.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - GA - Ft. Gillem


The Selectee duties are receives material and compares latent prints found or developed to any record prints or standards submitted or retrieved from data bases to make identifications and eliminations of suspects, victims, and persons associated with criminal investigations. Receives, inventories, and maintains the integrity of all submitted evidence. Uses chemical, physical, and instrumental techniques in the processing of physical evidence. Renders oral and written reports of findings and opinions based in technical knowledge developed during the examination and analysis of evidence. Prepares or coordinates the preparation of photographic reproductions of latent prints to be used as exhibits in courts of law. Participates in various quality assurance activities such as standards maintenance, instrument maintenance and calibration, proficiency testing, continuing education programs and proficiency testing programs.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule

Specialized Experience: The qualified candidates for this job must show in their resume one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 grade level in the Federal civilian service Performing difficult latent fingerprint examinations, preparing written laboratory reports based on examinations, and testifying as an expert witness in the area of latent fingerprint examinations. Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, methodologies and techniques of forensic latent print examination and skill to apply this knowledge to a variety of difficult and complex work cases and assignments. Extensive knowledge of the techniques and procedures in the examination and analysis of latent print evidence. Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, techniques and processes in latent print examination gained through education, career training and experience. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Incumbent is required to lift boxes of evidence that weights up to 70 pounds to working heights of 48 inches. Must participate in DNA profiling database within the USACIL. Position is subject to Lautenberg/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor amendments. May be required to carry firearm. Job will require shift work with normal 8-hour shifts but may require working extended 12-hour shift, 7 days a week. These positions require extended temporary duty travel (TDY) and/or deployment to contingency and/or humanitarian relief areas, worldwide, in support of the mission of the USACIL. Emergency Essential Position. Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle operator?s license at the time of appointment, must maintain license while employed in the position and will be required to operate motor vehicle in accordance with applicable OPM regulations and related requirements of Department of the Army.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.

Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).

Other Requirements:
Click here for more information.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Position is designated as Emergency Essential.

A medical examination is required.

This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

Must sign a mobility agreement if selected.

Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.


BENEFITS:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:Click here for more information.

To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.

Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

This position is a TERM position. It is temporary and may be extended up to a maximum of four years.

Special Note to NSPS Applicants: If you apply for and accept a GS position, your GS pay will be set differently than if you transition out of NSPS with your organization. If you apply for and accept a position and your pay cannot be set within the GS grade range, you will not be eligible for pay retention. Be sure to refer to the NSPS web site ( http://cpol.army.mil/library/general/nsps/docs-repeal/NSPS_Empl_Transition_Bulletin_031510.pdf ) for more details on how this might affect your specific situation.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 50 percent.

Other Advantages: BENEFITS:The Department of Army offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance.Competitive salaries. Generous retirement programs.Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules. Paid employment related training and education. Possible student loan repayment.Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

HOW TO APPLY:Click here for more information.

Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.

Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.

Resume must be on file in our centralized database.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@conus.army.mil Agency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.