Who May Apply

Job Opening : 58557

Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

Opening Date: December 19, 2024

Closing Date: January 6, 2025 11:59 pm (EST)

Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS Mary Arbelo at marbelo@fbi.gov

Job Summary

Position: Biologist (DNA Program Specialist), GS-13

Division: Laboratory Division (LD)

Unit: DNA Support Unit (DSU)

Location: Quantico, VA

Working Hours: 8:00-4:30pm (Flexible0

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Some travel may be required
• This position will potentially be exposed to situations or information that depicts violent acts, lewd images, or involves isolated working conditions.
• As a condition of employment, DNA samples are required from all FBI personnel who interact with evidence or federal DNA database samples in Laboratory Division (LD) space or whose work requires them to enter LD examination areas where evidence or DNA database samples are processed or examined as part of the quality control process to detect sample/evidence contamination, in accordance with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), 75 Federal Register (FR) 68932; 29 C.F.R. 1635.8(b)(6).

• The incumbent independently generates, compiles, maintains, and records a variety of quality assurance and quality control data including, but not limited to, equipment maintenance, performance verification, calibration, proficiency testing, audits, training, technical qualification, and testimony monitoring.
• The incumbent reviews standard operating procedures, as well as develops, evaluates, and writes stand-alone quality system documents for quality assurance and quality control functions as they relate to the performance of quality control testing and evaluation in support of the examination of evidence using DNA and serological analysis methods and techniques.

• Analytic Thinking
• Biology
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Flexibility/ Adaptability
• Organizing and Planning
• Problem Solving/ Judgment
• Quality Assurance

• Experience evaluating and interpreting data from quality control testing and experience preparing and reviewing quality assurance documentation and communicating orally and in writing quality system concepts.
• Experience following SOPs and utilizing scientific instrumentation for performing forensic DNA testing from evidence.
• Experience being or conducting quality system activities such as proficiency test or audits and/or following, preparing, or reviewing quality system documents.

1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates
2. A complete assessment questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents ( if applicable ):

• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information
• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees
• Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations.
• The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
• As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
• Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
• If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.
• The probationary periods will be served concurrently. ( if applicable )
• Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record):