- Position Title
- Chemist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 19-10526247-Term-MM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 25, 2019 to Friday, June 28, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current Federal employee in the excepted service?
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
5.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Chemist position, GS-1320-9/11, with the USDA Forest Service.
1.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
2.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Chemist, GS-1320.
3.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience and/or graduate level education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-9 Chemist.
4.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience and/or graduate level education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-11 Chemist.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Perform chemical analyses and tests using established and recently developed analytical techniques on water, air, soil, or sediment samples
6.
Select established methods or modify procedures to carry out chemical analyses and tests.
7.
Detect the presence of organic priority pollutants
8.
Write laboratory reports identifying a sample and stating the methods and procedures used for analysis, any modifications of the method including validity data, and the results.
9.
Analyze water and air samples to detect chemical and nutrient pollutants
10.
Devise, test, recommend, and modify methods for chemical analysis that are needed to obtain the information requested.
11.
Performs calculations to calibrate instruments for analysis of unknown samples using standard solutions, to evaluate unknown sample analyses precision, identify outliers, and conduct charge balance QA/QC procedures.
12.
Calibrate and operate analytical instrumentation sufficient to independently select precedents, methods, and procedures and to carry out chemical analyses and tests.
13.
Analyze Air Chemistry to monitor atmospheric composition and to provide inputs for air chemistry models.
14.
Test, evaluate, diagnose and repair chemistry related laboratory equipment.
15.
Evaluate and adapt the guidelines to specific samples, analytical requests, and problems.
16.
Analyze the results to insure the adaptations are valid and may recommend changes to improve the established methods and procedures.
17.
Select the chemistry related methods and procedures considering chemical and physical properties of the sample, the information requested, and regulatory tolerance levels.
18.
Procure instruments and supplies for a chemistry laboratory.
19.
Train technicians and less experienced chemists to conduct routine procedures and operate and maintain instrumentation.
20.
Evaluates newly proposed methods and instrumentation to improve or extend their laboratory application to other substances or situations.
21.
Developing changes and writing operating instructions for use by other laboratory personnel.
22.
Oversee the performance of technicians and less experienced chemists to assure accuracy of data.