You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN in the Testing Department of NAVDRUGLAB GREAT LAKES IL. GS-05 $44,180-$57,431 / GS-04 $39,488-$51,331

Duties

You will have general knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures and safety requirements. You will make precise quantitative liquid transfers using appropriate analytical equipment. You will maintain detailed sample identification and inventory control using manual methods, bar code and computer technology. You will comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and all applicable rules, regulations and instructions.

Requirements

• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) may be required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. GENERAL EXPERIENCE GS-04: Applicants must have 6 months of general experience defined as (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Applicants must have 6 months of general work experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provides a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-04: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least 6 months of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform successfully the duties of the position such as: Utilizing routine operations and procedures. Operating a computer. General knowledge of safety practices. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-05: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform successfully the duties of the position such as: Utilizing laboratory operations, procedures, and record systems; Measuring liquid and liquid transfers using laboratory equipment; Maintaining sample identification and inventory control using manual methods or computer technology; Utilizing laboratory requirements and standardized operational procedures; Utilizing laboratory safety procedures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Physical Science Technician Series 1311 (opm.gov)

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE GS-04:

Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Successful completion of 2 years (60 semester hours) above high school directly related to the position that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics. This education must be obtained at an accredited college or university. Possession of the requirements must be verifiable via SUBMITTING A COPY of the transcripts.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE GS-05:
Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position:

Successful completion of a 4-year (120 semester hours) course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses directly related to the position (a) with major study in an appropriate field of physical science, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics. This education must be obtained at an accredited college or university.

Possession of the requirements must be verifiable via SUBMITTING A COPY of the transcripts.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physical-science-technician-series-1311/

Foreign Education: Required for vacancies with Positive Education or Education Substitution: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/officies/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address NAVDRUGLAB GREAT LAKES IL 2500 Rodgers St Bldg 5501 Great Lakes, IL 60088-2845 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]