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Physical Scientist – CBRNE

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  • Washington, DC

Summary description:

Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Internship CBRNE Physical Scientist (GS-11-12)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Laboratories and Scientific Services Division (LSSD)LOCATIONWashington, D.C.IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe prospective intern will learn expert-level analyses and threat assessments of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials utilizing detection systems using data generated in the CBP national security and countermeasure programs. This position requires professional knowledge of chemistry, biology, physics, or experience in various specialized fields such as explosives, drugs, and nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) warfare, with special emphasis on radiological spectra analysis.This internship will increase the participant’s understanding of CBP operations and provide relevant opportunities to support agency objectives. The CBRNE Physical Scientist will be part of the team providing direct 24/7 reach back to frontline officers and agents within CBP, DHS, and across the United States. HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – Physical Scientist CBRNE – Washington, DC.

Job description:

Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Internship CBRNE Physical Scientist (GS-11-12)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Laboratories and Scientific Services Division (LSSD)LOCATIONWashington, D.C.IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe prospective intern will learn expert-level analyses and threat assessments of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials utilizing detection systems using data generated in the CBP national security and countermeasure programs. This position requires professional knowledge of chemistry, biology, physics, or experience in various specialized fields such as explosives, drugs, and nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) warfare, with special emphasis on radiological spectra analysis.This internship will increase the participant’s understanding of CBP operations and provide relevant opportunities to support agency objectives. The CBRNE Physical Scientist will be part of the team providing direct 24/7 reach back to frontline officers and agents within CBP, DHS, and across the United States. HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – Physical Scientist CBRNE – Washington, DC.

Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Internship CBRNE Physical Scientist (GS-11-12)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Laboratories and Scientific Services Division (LSSD)LOCATIONWashington, D.C.IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe prospective intern will learn expert-level analyses and threat assessments of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials utilizing detection systems using data generated in the CBP national security and countermeasure programs. This position requires professional knowledge of chemistry, biology, physics, or experience in various specialized fields such as explosives, drugs, and nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) warfare, with special emphasis on radiological spectra analysis.This internship will increase the participant’s understanding of CBP operations and provide relevant opportunities to support agency objectives. The CBRNE Physical Scientist will be part of the team providing direct 24/7 reach back to frontline officers and agents within CBP, DHS, and across the United States. HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – Physical Scientist CBRNE – Washington, DC.

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Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge Internship CBRNE Physical Scientist (GS-11-12)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Laboratories and Scientific Services Division (LSSD)LOCATIONWashington, D.C.IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe prospective intern will learn expert-level analyses and threat assessments of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials utilizing detection systems using data generated in the CBP national security and countermeasure programs. This position requires professional knowledge of chemistry, biology, physics, or experience in various specialized fields such as explosives, drugs, and nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) warfare, with special emphasis on radiological spectra analysis.This internship will increase the participant’s understanding of CBP operations and provide relevant opportunities to support agency objectives. The CBRNE Physical Scientist will be part of the team providing direct 24/7 reach back to frontline officers and agents within CBP, DHS, and across the United States. HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – Physical Scientist CBRNE – Washington, DC.
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