- Position Title
- CHEMIST
- Agency
- U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- 8X-DCIPS-10291010-234129-JP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 22, 2018 to Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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US Citizen - Are you a US citizen (either by birth or naturalization) or national of the United States?
Preferences
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Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
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I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
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Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for a for GG-0840-13 Nuclear Engineer, GG-1310-13 Physicist, GG-1320-13 Chemist. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
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From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your general experience and/or education relevant to the position of GG-0840-13, Nuclear Engineer. SELECT ONE LETTER ONLY. NOTE: YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSE YOU SELECT
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This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic qualifications needed to qualify for the GG-1310-13, Physicist. From the description below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your background relevant to the position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THIS QUESTION WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING RATED INELIGIBLE
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This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic qualifications needed to qualify for the GG-1320-13, Chemist. From the descriptions below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your background relevant to the position. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Apply specialized knowledge of mathematical and physical sciences, along with the principles and methods of engineering design and nuclear analysis, in order to specify, predict, and evaluate the behavior of systems which involve nuclear reactions.
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Ensure the safe, efficient operation of systems involving nuclear reactions, and safe, efficient handling of their nuclear products and by-products.
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Perform activities related to nuclear weapons systems (e.g., missiles and bombs) and their support systems.
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Develop or design devices, systems, or technology which utilizes the area of physics dealing with the characteristics, behavior, and internal structures of the atomic nucleus.
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Possess advanced engineering degree(s) from an accredited college or university
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Work effectively with others from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels/areas of training.
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Provide technical advice and counsel to peers and leadership.
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Perform trace material forensic collection and analysis as related to nuclear physics.
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Interpret nuclear materials data for agencies and laboratories to include, but not limited to, government, industry, academia, and intelligence.
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Develop or design nuclear devices, systems, or technology that utilize the area of physics dealing with the characteristics, behavior, and internal structures of the atomic nucleus.
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Prepare technical reports and/or document progress and results of each study.
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Provide accurate technical summaries and reports on trends, recommendations, and/or solutions.
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Prepare management reports and engineering presentation data & graphics for higher level personnel.
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Prepare and present briefings on a study's progress and results.
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Make presentations at various scientific and technical meetings.
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Interact with technical and professional contractors, research and development organizations, academia, and participate in formal training programs.
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Conduct energy conversion activities concerned with the process of changing energy from one form to another.
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Conduct surface science activities concerned with advancing knowledge about surfaces of materials, particularly in explaining material behavior and failure.
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Conduct electrochemical activities involving the application of electricity to bring about chemical reactions or vice versa.
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Conduct radiation activities which involve the study of the effects of light on chemical reactions.
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Conduct thermodynamic/kinetic activities which involve the study and application of magnitude and rates of energy transfer principles.
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Prepare technical reports and/or document progress and results of each study.
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Provide accurate technical summaries and reports on trends, recommendations, and/or solutions.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.