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Job opening: CHEMIST

Salary: $76 365 - 88 492 per year
State: UT
Published at: Apr 26 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to The purpose of the position is to perform a variety of duties in the General Engineering field and to complete developmental assignments and training outlined in the formal training and developmental plan. This is a developmental PAQ position, which may be located in various organizations within the SECFT servicing community.

Duties

1: 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 moderately difficult and complex assignments consisting of well precedented tasks to further orient the employee in the application of occupational principles, methods, and techniques. Assignments are combined with training to develop analytical skills and techniques used to resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Individual projects can be performed utilizing established, commonly applied methods. 2: Performs recurring assignments. Independently performs work assignments which gradually increase in difficulty and complexity. Incumbent determines the practices and procedures to use in accomplishing conventional tasks and interprets and adapts guidelines in order to resolve procedural or factual issues. Recommends solutions or a course of action for problems not covered by instructions, policies, or accepted practices of the occupation. The work consists of different and unrelated processes and methods requiring the employee to recognize conditions and elements that must be identified and analyzed to discern interrelationships. Searches technical literature, reports, and other reference material to locate information requested by senior personnel. 3: Carries out special projects and participates in special initiatives and studies. Performs special assignments in support of the organization; e.g., researching policy and comparing to new or modified guidelines to assess impact; analyzing and providing substantive evaluation of data affecting program operations; developing reports and briefings outlining study findings and recommendations; preparing and coordinating reference papers and documentation to support project initiatives; presenting reports to a variety of audiences; and performing analysis and providing recommendations to resolve issues. Works with other specialists in planning and conducting studies. Remains aware of emerging technologies and professional developments to stay current in the field and for application to work assignments. 4: Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, and other related documents. Uses software such as word processing, spreadsheets, program language, plotting software, etc., to facilitate work.

Requirements

  • Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • PCS cost may be authorized and will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
  • More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
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  • Position may require an appropriate security clearance. Some positions under this announcement may require a secret clearance.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
  • You will be required to serve a one year probationary period.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale
  • Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
  • Opportunity for situational telework as determined by the unit

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements: 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 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. 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: 1. Professional knowledge of chemistry policies, theories, principles and concepts, and familiarity with other science disciplines to carry out conventional engineering assignments. 2. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply chemistry rules and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to senior chemists. 3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively, efficiently and persuasively communicate, orally and in writing, with people at all levels of government. 4. Knowledge of analytical chemical principles, theories and practices sufficient to perform a full range of complex analysis and investigative duties. 5. Ability to independently design and conduct investigations recommending appropriate courses of action. 6. Ability to independently accomplish administrative and technical programs 7. Knowledge of procedures and related statistical requirements associated with analytical laboratory quality assurance and control.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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; 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.

Contacts

  • Address Hill AFB 7437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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