Chemist - #9858991

Summary

The government-wide direct hire authority for Physical Sciences GS-1320 is being used to fill this position.

Salary

$114,970 (Step 01) to $149,465 (Step 10);

NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

This is not a remote position. This position requires the employee to physically report to work at the office on a regular and recurring weekly basis. Periodic telework may be approved.

Learn more about this agency This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• The public
  
  

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

DutiesThe incumbent of this position will serve as the National Water-Quality Laboratory (NWQL) CoLabs Manager within the Laboratory & Analytical Services Divison (LASD). Some of the specific duties of this position will include:

• Manage samples and data that are subcontracted from NWQL to external laboratories for analytical services.
• Plan, organize, and execute sample tracking and shipments, data coding and management, chain of custody, invoicing and billing.
• Apply knowledge of water-quality procedures and experience with electronically managing water-quality data.
• Communicate with different Water Science Center staff and external laboratories to oversee and respond to information requested from customers.
• Provide Contract Officer of Record (COR) level 2 services for contracts with external laboratories.
  
  

Physical Demands:COR Level II certification: must be attained within twelve months of assignment, training will be provided as needed.

This is not a remote position. There may be an option to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentKey Requirements:

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
• Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• COR level 2 certification: required within twelve months of appointment - training will be provided as needed.
• This vacancy is limited to the first 50 applications received and will close at midnight Eastern Time on the day this application limit is reached regardless of the closing date specified in this vacancy announcement. Any application received prior to midnight Eastern Time of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application should the vacancy close earlier than stated in this announcement due to the applicant limit being reached. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.
• A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
  
  

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: At all grade levels, applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Chemist GS-1320 series.

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in 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 or the equivalent in physics.
• OR
• A combination of education and experience-course work equivalent to a major as shown in "A" above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering), including at least 30 semester hours or the equivalent in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours or the equivalent of physics, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
  
  

For GS-13

In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must have one year of specialized experience in chemistry that is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service.

Examples Of Such Experience Include

• Planning executing, and reporting on original or ongoing studies in the field of chemistry requiring a fresh approach to resolve new problems.
• Modifying and adapting standard procedures, methods, and techniques, and developing new methods and techniques to address novel or obscure problems.
• Utilization of quality controls and other QA-related traceability assessments and documentation to ensure that chemical analysis data is accurate, precise, and defensible.
• Conducting chemical analysis traceability in large data systems such as the National Water Information System (NWIS) including data loads and updates, queries, data qualifiers, key identifiers, and other metadata.
• Overseeing and facilitating mapping, monitoring, and controlling process flows, particularly those that include chemical analysis and/or contract management with third party entities.
  
  

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

• 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .
  
  

Additional information

Other Information

• Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
• Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
• USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.
• The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
• The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
• THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
  
  

Agency Benefits:

• USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
• For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: https://www.doi.gov/telework/policies.
• Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health, life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
  
  

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