CHEMIST with Security Clearance
Summary You will serve as a CHEMIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAIIDutieso You will assist in maintaining the quality assurance program to verify the validity of test results for accuracy and precision.o You will assist in developing the methodology, test procedures, and the sequence to follow for complete chemical analyses.o You will be responsible for the qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses in a wide variety of environmental samplesRequirements Conditions of Employmento Must be a US Citizen.o Must be determined suitable for federal employment.o Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.o New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification checkTo learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govo Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade levelThis requirement is called time-in-gradeTime-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.o Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.o Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.o This is a bargaining unit position.o You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.o You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on dutyFailure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removalQualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sectorSpecialized experience must demonstrate the following:
Specialized ExperienceExamples of 1) Assisting with developing analytical and testing methods for environmental samples; 2) Assisting with searching pertinent literature and references to find and perform analyses on environmental samples; 3) Assisting with calibrating and operating analytical instruments, such as Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission (ICP) spectrometer, Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GS/MS), Oil/Grease system, flash point, etc.; 4) Assisting with providing chemical analytical service/expertise to solve hazardous waste disposal and environmental pollution problemsNOTE:
This experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume in order to be considered qualified.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
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//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social)Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentEducation Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
Applicants must possess Basic Requirements:
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 physicsor 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.For the GS-11 grade level, you may substitute the following education for the specialized
Experience:
A Ph.Dor equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in a field related to the positionOR Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.Dor equivalent degree with a major study in a field related to the positionOR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experienceMy percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percentAdditional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement ProgramAdditional vacancies may be filled by this announcementA tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointmentsFederal annuitant information:
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitantsPolicy information may be found at:
http:
//www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ)To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separationICTAP Applicants:
To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higherICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:
1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty locationApplicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidateFor more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:
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//www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ)A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific positionBenefits A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefitsReview our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveIn order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being consideredYour resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this positionTherefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experienceWhen the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcementYou will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:
o ACCOUNTABILITY ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES, THEORIES, AND PRACTICES PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIC THINKING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection processIf selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentationIf after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualifiedPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employmentAll eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcementBenefits A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefitsReview our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredRequired Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou ma Recommended Skills Communication Human Resources Mass Spectrometry Mathematics Negotiation Perseverance Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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Specialized ExperienceExamples of 1) Assisting with developing analytical and testing methods for environmental samples; 2) Assisting with searching pertinent literature and references to find and perform analyses on environmental samples; 3) Assisting with calibrating and operating analytical instruments, such as Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission (ICP) spectrometer, Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GS/MS), Oil/Grease system, flash point, etc.; 4) Assisting with providing chemical analytical service/expertise to solve hazardous waste disposal and environmental pollution problemsNOTE:
This experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume in order to be considered qualified.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social)Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentEducation Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
Applicants must possess Basic Requirements:
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 physicsor 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.For the GS-11 grade level, you may substitute the following education for the specialized
Experience:
A Ph.Dor equivalent doctoral degree with a major study in a field related to the positionOR Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.Dor equivalent degree with a major study in a field related to the positionOR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experienceMy percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percentAdditional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement ProgramAdditional vacancies may be filled by this announcementA tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointmentsFederal annuitant information:
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitantsPolicy information may be found at:
http:
//www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ)To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separationICTAP Applicants:
To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higherICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:
1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty locationApplicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidateFor more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:
https:
//www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ)A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific positionBenefits A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefitsReview our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveIn order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being consideredYour resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this positionTherefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experienceWhen the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcementYou will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:
o ACCOUNTABILITY ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES, THEORIES, AND PRACTICES PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIC THINKING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection processIf selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentationIf after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualifiedPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employmentAll eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcementBenefits A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefitsReview our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredRequired Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefitsYour benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employeeYou ma Recommended Skills Communication Human Resources Mass Spectrometry Mathematics Negotiation Perseverance Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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