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CHIEF OF APPLIED BIOEFFECTS AND DIRECTED ENERGY SCIENCES - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide · Posted 81 days ago
Hybrid Fort Sam Houston, TX $158K – $195K Apply by Jul 22, 2026 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences ISFPISTP
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The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here.
What You'll Do
- →The primary purpose of this position is to lead and manage a highly complex, multidisciplinary workforce of both military and civilian personnel.
- →Directs comprehensive science and technology programs aimed at protecting against and exploiting the bioeffects of battlefield stressors to optimize Airman performance and combat survivability.
- →Advances solutions to counter optical hazards and exploit offensive electro-optics technologies, enabling forces to function safely and effectively on the directed energy battlefield Ensures quality scientific investigation and transition of data to support national and international science based occupational exposure standards.
Requirements
- ✓IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.
- ✓Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
- ✓An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education must accredit education.
- ✓Click here to check accreditation.
- ✓FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
- ✓You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
- ✓It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0c20a3cf-4de9-415f-8ec4-486eaa32ed42
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