Chemist GS-1320-11/12, FPL 12

Full TimeUT-DUGWAYDPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Sciences (Physical/Natural)

Job Summary

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)

WHAT IS ATEC? 

ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com. 

 

PLACE OF WORK: 

Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants for a Chemist with experience in chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and biological compounds, in support of laboratory testing and evaluation for the Chemical Test Division, Chemical Analytical Branch for Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/. Normal working hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm. 

 

The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy. 

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm . When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information

Salary on the announcement depicts the GS-11 step 1 through GS-12 step 10 annual salary.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Responsibilities

Analyzes a variety of analytical samples such as chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and biological compounds, in support of laboratory testing and evaluation, chamber testing and evaluation, and the conduct of field operational assessment tests, process air monitoring, regulatory or other test support activities. Analyses is conducted with a variety of state-of-the art techniques using laboratory and field analytical instrument such as, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Gas Chromatography (GC), Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (GC/ MS), Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS), and field portable analytical instruments.  Uses other techniques such as, vapor generation, aerosol generation, decontamination, vapor monitoring, and sampling. Prepares analytes from complex matrices such as soil, asphalt, concrete, and biological materials. Responsible for documentation of new analytical methods in support of sample analyses as required by new test and evaluation programs. Maintains and repairs analytical instrumentation. Prepare and review analytical data packages.  Perform analytical work to meet the standards of precise QA/QC.  Determine the analytical instrument and equipment needs of the laboratory, evaluate new instruments, request funds, and prepare necessary paperwork for a purchase of new instruments.  Perform the contracting officer representative duty.  Prepare and present technical reports/data. Write and review standard operating procedures (SOPs).  Conduct laboratory experiments and/or the chemical syntheses.  

Duties below the GS-12 level will be developmental in nature and you will have greater supervision until you reach the full performance of the position.

Job Qualification

U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF

Additional requirement for the 1320 series:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you many not receive consideration for this position.

 

Specialized Experience for the GS-11: To be found qualified, your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience: 1. Performing duties involving chemical analytical method execution, analytical instrumentation use, chemical formulation, characterizing new chemicals, basic chemical calculations, or application of sampling technology; 2. Experience with handling/using chemical warfare agents or toxic industrial compounds in the testing of chemical detectors, personal protective equipment and decontaminants; 3. Communicating technical information with scientific and non-scientific audiences in writing or in person. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Chemistry or other re.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

 

Specialized Experience for the GS-12: To be found qualified, your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience: 1.Working with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield Explosives (CBRNE) agents in a developmental or operational testing environment; 2. Performing duties involving chemical analytical method execution, analytical instrumentation use, chemical formulation, characterizing new chemicals, basic chemical calculations, or application of sampling technology; 3. Experience with handling/using chemical warfare agents or toxic industrial compounds in the testing of chemical detectors, personal protective equipment and decontaminants. 4. Communicating technical information with scientific and non-scientific audiences in writing or in person. This definition of specialized experience is typical of the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

This position has an individual occupational education requirement and to meet this requirement you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible (see JOB QUALIFICATIONS link above for more information). 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Analytical instrument experience
  • Chemical warfare agents or toxic industrial compounds.
  • Written/Oral Communication

 

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ . You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Conditions of Employment

  • Position requires applicant to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre- Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • Management may select from any grade level for which the position is advertised, and the candidate is qualified for.
  • If selected below the full performance level of the position, the selectee may be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level once all conditions for advancement have been met; to include Time in Grade, one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, and acceptable performance as determined by the supervisor.
  • Position requires up to 10% TDY/Business Travel
  • This position requires a pre-employment and annual physical due to enrollment in the Chemical Personal Reliability Program and the need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a mask, respirator, gloves, suits, and lab coat.
  • This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing as this position requires the selectee to meet and maintain the requirements of AR 50-6 for enrollment in the Chemical Personal Reliability Program (CPRP).
  • The incumbent must obtain and maintain a DAWIA Practitioner Career level certification in Testing and Evaluation within 5 years of appointment.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers' license.
  • This position requires working occasional overtime and weekends.
  • Position requires incumbent to file an OGE 450 (Financial disclosure) annually.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel

QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:

rebekkah.g.young.civ@army.mil