Supervisory Physical Scientist Security Clearance
Job in
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Department of Defense
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance, Systems Engineer, IT Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Duties Help
* As a Supervisory Physical Scientist you will be responsible for the following duties:
* Supervises CBRNE engineering technical team and manages day-to-day operations supporting collective protection and life-safety systems.
* Serves as a recognized technical expert in Collective Protection, Materials Science, and Life-Safety systems as applied to facilities and occupants.
* Acts as technical authority for collective protection infrastructure, materials performance, and integration of CBRNE detection and protective systems within facilities.
* Manages CBRNE field engineering projects (cost estimating, scheduling, contractor oversight, logistics, and sustainment).
* Publishes technical guidance and directives governing protective infrastructure and emergency protection measures.
* Participates in DoD and inter-agency study groups and exercises. Requirements Help Conditions of employment
* Must be a U.S. citizen
* Tour of Duty:
Set Schedule
* Security: Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs); including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and/ or continued access to Special Access Programs.
* Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
* Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt
* Selective Service Requirement:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
* Recruitment
Incentives:
Not Authorized
* Bargaining Unit Status:
No
* Selectees are required to have a REAL other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). more information.
* You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.
* Duty
Hours:
Incumbent is considered essential to the day-to-day operations of the installation and is subject to immediate recall or long term shift assignments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for extended periods of time. Qualifications To qualify for a Supervisory Physical Scientist your resume and supporting documentation must support:
A. Basic Requirement:
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 A 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
B. Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
* Supervising technical personnel and managing workforce planning, performance standards, and disciplinary actions.
* Expert knowledge of CBRNE principles, detection and protection techniques, consequence management, and response options.
* Serving as a technical expert in collective protection infrastructure, CBRNE systems, life-safety engineering, and materials science.
* Managing complex engineering projects involving design, development, testing, installation and sustainment of CBRNE protective systems. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information This is an Emergency Essential (EE) position. The incumbent will be designated Non-Combat Essential (NCE). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy, within CONUS only, via temporary reassignment or be required to stay in place to…
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