SUPERVISORY CHEMIST

SummaryYou will serve as a Supervisory Chemist in the Laboratory Division C/134.4 of PSNS and IMF.ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for scientific and technological service and guidance to all naval regional activities in the field of radiochemistry.You will conduct assigned research, development, test, training, and evaluation programs as directed, preparing and reviewing standards and specifications as requested.You will be responsible for and direct demonstrations of capability, proficiency testing, certifications, and accreditation.You will regularly review the overall workload of the Branch, determining necessary actions to meet productivity goals, setting work priorities, schedules, and time limits for assignments.You will comply with local, state, and federal regulations, Shipyard Instructions, and NAVSEA directives for the preparation of test documents.You will effectively participate and communicate with all levels of management both orally and in writing.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsIn addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS 12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a professional Chemist conducting research and development of chemistry or Radiochemistry materials for physical analysis and validation or certification. 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 Individual Occupational Requirements: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.EducationApplicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess 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.Additional InformationThis position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf