Biologist (CASIE) (1) Fort Detrick, MD

POSITION: Biologist

LOCATION: Fort Detrick, MD   

STARTING SALARY: $57,736 - $133,142 per year

PAY PROGRESSION: 

• 1st Year Salary $57,736 - $75,059
• 2nd Year Salary $70,623 - $91,815
• 3rd Year Salary $85,447 - $111,087
• 4th Year Salary $102,415 - $133,142

Apply here:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/867618600

NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake & USAJOBS. Include resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable).  U.S. citizenship is required in order to qualify.

This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments. Apply to start your Civilian Army career today!

As a Biologist, the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to.

In this role you will:

• Support acquisition programs and projects,  to include development and scientific initiatives for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense capabilities.
• Conducts a variety of engineering and scientific investigations, including theoretical and experimental studies, to support product development and production.
• Provides technical support throughout the product life cycle, from research and development to procurement and disposal, including contractor oversight.
• Serves as a technical advisor on systems integration and development, participating in program reviews and preparing technical reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

*Must be a US Citizen

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of as defined below:
Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. (Degree must be completed by June 2026.)

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.