Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position: ** USAMRIID is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Demonstration Project. The DB-03 pay band incorporates the GS-13 Step 1 to the GS-14 Step 10 grade levels. In keeping with the Demonstration pay fixing policies, employees earning a salary that falls within this payband equivalent will not receive an immediate pay increase if appointed to this position. Future pay increases within the payband will be accomplished through the pay for performance management system.
**There is potential that the employee hired for this position could be converted to a permanent appointment. To be converted the employee must (1) have been selected for the contingent position under competitive procedures, (2) must have served 2 years of substantial continuous service in a contingent appointment, (3) be selected under merit promotion procedures for the permanent position, and (4) have a current rating of "B" or better, or equivalent under other systems.
***TERM positions: Contingent Employees are subject to a one-year trial period***
***Maybe be extended up to 6 years****
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligibles
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