• Job Description

  Req#: 825861100
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  This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
  
  Duties
  
  
  • *****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level*****
  • Apply scientific expertise and analytical methodologies applicable to the hazardous and toxic waste contamination investigation programs.
  • Evaluate workflow and production within the laboratory to identify significant trends, and assist with developing and implementing corrective or improvement actions.
  • Analyze test results, calibrator performance and control values to identify statistically significant trends then develop and implement recommendations for corrective action to ensure integrity of results.
  • Participate in investigating and resolving technical problems associated with assigned areas of responsibility in a timely, efficient and correct manner.
  • Provide testing, investigative support, technical assistance. Respond to management assigned taskings and abides by laws, regulations and established policy.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Total salary varies depending on location of position
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Recruitment incentives may be authorized
  • Position may be subject to random drug testing
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
  • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • A security clearance may be required
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions.
  
  BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
  Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.
  
  OR
  
  Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
  
  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
  
  FOR GS-11: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of analytical chemical principles, theories and practices sufficient to perform a full range of complex analysis and investigative duties.
  
  FOR GS-12: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of the use and capabilities of laboratory instrumentation to include understanding of the chemical principles, theories, practices, and established methodologies sufficient to evaluate and understand synergistic relationship of to unrelated properties.
  
  FOR GS-13: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing the full range duties to develop, adapt, and evaluate methods and procedures that require instrumental analysis; applying knowledge of chemical laboratory hazards and related safety procedures.
  
  FOR GS-14: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying expert knowledge of analytic and evaluative methods plus thorough understanding of commercial and regulatory of chemical standards for the purpose of development of guidelines, criteria, and instructions for major agency activities.
  
  FOR GS-15: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying mastery of scientific method and technical management acumen to independently conduct and oversee complex special scientific and engineering studies in areas where little knowledge has been assembled or in areas uncharted by previous work or theories.
  
  To view additional qualifying information, click on the following link:
  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ( KSAs ):
  1. Knowledge of analytical chemical principles, theories and practices sufficient to perform a full range of complex analysis and investigative duties.
  2. Ability to independently design and conduct complex studies and investigations recommending appropriate courses of action.
  3. Ability to independently accomplish administrative and technical programs.
  4. Knowledge of procedures and related statistical requirements associated with analytical laboratory quality assurance and control.
  5. Ability to effectively, efficiently and persuasively communicate, orally and in writing, with people at all levels of government.
  PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
  
  VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

• About the company

  The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".

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