This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Supplier Quality Division. As a Interdisciplinary Supervisory Physical Scientist/ Supervisory Chemist, you will complete tasks that include testing and evaluating printed security documents, inks, and a variety of experimental materials used in the production BEP products.

Duties

As a Interdisciplinary Supervisory Physical Scientist/ Supervisory Chemist, you will: Conduct analyses and tests to confirm performance of developmental materials and security printing products to specifications. Use the full range of laboratory equipment available such as microscopes, spectrometers, and paper testing equipment. Record data, prepare samples, perform routine analysis and measurements, and maintain the laboratory in good order. Ensure the laboratory follows office safety and health practices, and securities accountability. Maintain and calibrate all instrumentation used for testing in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry practices.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-14: Specialized experience is one year of experience, at the GS-13 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience managing /supervising employees. AND Experience performing scientific research methods to investigate new technologies and implement these technologies into current processes with minimal impact. Examples of such of specialized Experience could be: Leading the overall direction of a technology development project; OR Conducting scientific research on the chemical and material characteristics used in special product manufacturing, OR Implementing technology development strategies for a program; OR Collaborating with external stakeholders to discuss/negotiate technology development project issues or program initiatives.

Education

Individual Occupational Requirements for the Physical Scientist:

A. 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 science, engineering, or mathematics that include 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

B. 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.

Individual Occupational Requirements for the Chemist:

A. 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 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.

Education Requirements: The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Contacts

• Address Supplier Quality Division Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]