This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
This position requires exposure to high noise levels
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work requires regular and recurring periods of physical exertion derived from such activities as running, walking, standing, climbing, bending, driving, and lifting/carrying heavy items weighing more than 50 pounds (e.g. climbing stairs during emergency response, carrying personnel during evacuations, personal protective equipment, and weapons systems). In installations with navigable waters, physical exertion may also include swimming. Conditions often require officers to work in extreme climates for extended periods while wearing personal protective equipment and duty gear, requiring the officer to be physically fit to perform duties in extreme heat or cold. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed in an environment that involves exposure to regular and reoccurring discomforts such as extreme variations in weather conditions while directing traffic and performing walking patrols. The officer may be exposed to high levels of noise in certain industrial settings, destructive weather or higher force protection conditions, and may operate a vehicle over rough terrain and/or unpaved/unplowed/untreated surfaces. The work involves moderate and high risks and possible endangerment of life or serious injury that requires the exercise of safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment such as vests, coats, gloves, goggles, boots, shields, etc... The officer may also be subjected to uncomfortable conditions where basic facilities may not be provided or functional. May be exposed to physical attack/bodily injury at a moment's notice when apprehending, detaining, or pursuing suspects.
Several vacancies may be filled.