Physical scientist [h1.location_city]

Summary

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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
• Assist in the development of curricula and other training materials.
• Provide advisory services on specific problems projects programs and functions in assigned program area. Serve as the installations most knowledgeable technical consultant on environmental compliance laws and regulations.
• Comply with health safety and environment rules and procedures and perform work that enhances the safety of the work environment.
• Participate in providing environmental physical science support in assigned environmental projects through application of professional knowledge and skill in the biological sciences practices processes and techniques.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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 Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT :

Degree : Physical science engineering or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and / or related engineering science such as mechanics dynamics properties of materials and electronics.

OR

Combination of education and experience education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and / or related engineering science 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 : Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable the specialized experience must have been at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include : serving as an advanced analyst in the field of analytical chemistry for analysis of water samples (primarily stream water soil leachate and precipitation); using equipment and instruments including atomic absorption spectrophotometers ion chromatographs automatic titrators ammonia analyzers carbon analyzers and nitrogen analyzers; performing preparations quality control calibrations calculations waste and sample disposal related to the analysis; training other technicians in the performance of routine duties; and generating reports based on analytical data produced.

FOR GS-12 : Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable the specialized experience must have been at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of creditable specialized experience may include planning and executing complex physical science studies which usually involved intensive investigations into recognized phenomena. This work typically involved conventional methods and techniques though it required going beyond clear precedents and required adapting methods to the problems at hand and interpreting findings in terms of their scientific significance. At this level physical scientists have the ability to independently perform scientific work of considerable difficulty.

FOR GS-13 : Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable the specialized experience must have been at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples may include research design; analysis and implementation; analysis and / or consolidation of research findings data to identify strategic research areas or needs.

FOR GS-14 : Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable the specialized experience must have been at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples may include providing research and science support information for program policy or Regional program management of complex or interdisciplinary nature; identifying developmental and training needs of managers to address program area design challenges and making policy or programmatic recommendations for specific developmental tasking and training assignments; participating in policy and guidance development to enable organizational implementation of policy or program initiatives; monitoring program implementation and making recommendations on the allocation of resources; adjustment of organizational engagement methods protocols or procedures to ensure maximum effectiveness efficiency and economy.

FOR GS-15 : Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable the specialized experience must have been at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service. Examples of creditable specialized experience : performs management planning duties such as concept development master integration planning and programming design for programs or projects taking into account feasibility costs and economics; conceives plans conducts and reviews work in areas where there is little theory to guide efforts; Leads a research group and / or project; Performs environmental modeling and forecasting duties; Publishes research findings in scientific journals and Represents the organization to larger scientific and management groups.

To view qualifying educational requirements and / or combination of education and experience click on the following link : SKILLS AND ABILITIES ( KSAs ) : Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and / or competencies in the following areas :

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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY : If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith 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.

Additional information

For Direct Hire (DHA) Positions :

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location / installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual / projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP ) : For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated in the Highly Qualified or Best Qualified Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.

Employed Annuitants ( Reemployed Annuitants) : Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Temporary and Term Appointments : If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Additionally if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE : Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS : On 22-Dec-2017 Public Lawthe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Immunoassays,Machine Learning,Biochemistry,Assays,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 74678 - 192331