All merit promotion principles remain in effect. This may include factors such as number of credits in directly related subjects, grade point average, relatedness of work experience, and any other evidence of ability to do the work of the position. For current and former Federal employees, the performance evaluation may also be taken into consideration. Please be sure that your application or resume contains all of the information we need to determine if you are well qualified. Well qualified surplus and displaced employees within the local commuting area will receive selection priority as provided by OPM regulations.
Research scientists have open-ended promotion potential.
Research accomplishments and their impact on the duties and responsibilities of positions are evaluated periodically. The grade level is limited only by the individual's demonstrated ability to perform research of recognized importance to science and technology. If applications do not contain all of the requested information, applicants may lose consideration for the job. Special hiring authorities may apply to disabled individuals, former Peace Corps, Vista, action cooperatives, and volunteers. Qualified disabled veterans, especially those with 30 percent or more disabilities, Veteran Readjustment Appointment Eligibles and veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Services under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of active service will be considered for this position under special hiring authorities.