Chemist

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to develop broad gauged individuals who can deal effectively with change and complexity within the Air Force environment as it relates to the Science and Engineering career field. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024 Salary $52,106 - $85,971 per year Pay scale & grade GS 7 - 9 Help Locations Gunter AFB, AL few vacancies Maxwell AFB, AL few vacancies Davis Monthan AFB, AZ few vacancies Edwards AFB, CA few vacancies Show more locations (39) Los Angeles, CA few vacancies Vandenberg AFB, CA few vacancies Cheyenne Mountain AFB, CO few vacancies Peterson AFB, CO few vacancies Schriever AFB, CO few vacancies Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC few vacancies Cape Canaveral, FL few vacancies Eglin AFB, FL few vacancies Hurlburt Field, FL few vacancies MacDill AFB, FL few vacancies Patrick AFB, FL few vacancies Tyndall AFB, FL few vacancies Robins AFB, GA few vacancies Hickam AFB, HI few vacancies Barksdale AFB, LA few vacancies Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD few vacancies Andrews AFB, MD few vacancies White Oak, MD few vacancies Hanscom AFB, MA few vacancies Offutt AFB, NE few vacancies Nellis AFB, NV few vacancies Holloman AFB, NM few vacancies Kirtland AFB, NM few vacancies Rome, NY few vacancies Heath, OH few vacancies Wright-Patterson AFB, OH few vacancies Tinker AFB, OK few vacancies Arnold AFB, TN few vacancies Dyess AFB, TX few vacancies Fort Sam Houston, TX few vacancies Goodfellow AFB, TX few vacancies Lackland AFB, TX few vacancies Randolph AFB, TX few vacancies Hill AFB, UT few vacancies Dahlgren, VA few vacancies Pentagon, Arlington, VA few vacancies Fairchild AFB, WA few vacancies Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA few vacancies Warren AFB, WY few vacancies Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Internships - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) 1320 Chemistry Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number K-24-DHA BJM Control number Help This job is open to Recent graduates Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans. The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Students Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs. Clarification from the agency This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Help Duties GS-07 Performs developmental assignments in the application of professional principles, techniques, methods, and procedures relating to the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition, molecular structure, and properties of substances. Performs recurring assignments. Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. GS-09 Performs developmental assignments in the application of professional principles, techniques, methods, and procedures relating to the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition, molecular structure, and properties of substances, the transformations which they undergo, and the amounts of matter and energy included in these transformations. Performs recurring assignments. Carries out special projects and participates in special initiatives and studies. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations Recruitment incentives may be authorized A security clearance may be required Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training You will be required to serve a one year probationary period Successful completion of all training and regulatory requirements as identified in the applicable training plan Must meet suitability for Federal employment Disclosure of Political Appointments Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 Total salary varies depending on location of position Position may be subject to random drug testing Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS for GS-7 and GS-9: A. 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 B. 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. You may qualify if you meet one of the following: 1. GS-7: You must have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-05 at the undergraduate level in one of the following: 2. GS-9: You must have completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-07 at the graduate level in one of the following: a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision; b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc, you cannot qualify based on GPA; c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position). (If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation). OR2. You have one full year (18 semester hours or the equivalent) of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of this position. Such fields include business administration, industrial management, industrial engineering, industrial psychology, public administration, political science, or government.(Submit copy of transcripts). OR 3. You have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience, that provided knowledge of to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower qualifying pay band or equivalent grade under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Equivalent experience may be at the level of the lowest GS grade covered by the applicable pay band; however, the experience must demonstrate KSA's to successfully perform the duties of the position being filled. OR 4. You must have a combination of graduate education as described above and the type of specialized experience as described above, which when combined would equate to 100%. (To compute, first determine your total qualifying graduate level education as a percentage of the graduate education required; then determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of experience described above; add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal to at least 100 %.) (Submit a copy of your transcript.) KNOWLEDGE, 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: Professional knowledge of the concepts, theories, principles, and standard practices of Chemistry, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform assignments. Skill in applying the principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation to perform assignments. Knowledge of the occupation to perform studies and prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence to communicate factual and procedural information clearly. Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers and management. Ability to plan/organize work, consult effectively with coworkers and apply analytical investigative techniques to accomplish work in the subject-matter field. 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 . click apply for full job details