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Position Title
CHEMIST
Agency
Naval Supply Systems Command
Announcement Number
ST-10590559-19-PPT Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, September 5, 2019 to Monday, September 16, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?

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
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3. Have you previously worked or been working in a federal position for 5 years or more in a foreign location(s) AND have not had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (e.g., Guam) for at least 2 years?
 
Note: If selected, a waiver to the 2-year physical presence requirement AND an overseas tour extension must be requested prior to appointment. Approval of either request is not guaranteed.
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4. Are you a DoD civilian spouse OR a military spouse OR an unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, or foster child) not more than 23 years of age

AND
You reside within the local commuting area AND
You have not been appointed using this authority under these orders AND
You have not accepted a permanent position or temporary position of one year or longer at this duty station?
Note: If you can't answer yes to all these conditions, you may still be eligible for an overseas family member appointment without preference. Review the Overseas Family Member question in this questionnaire.

Applicants claiming veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx  for veterans' preference eligibility requirements. Applicants who possess veterans' preference and meet the overseas family member preference eligibility are entitled to consideration for federal employment before other applicants.
 
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a family member (e.g., copy of your birth certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).  

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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5. Are you a spouse of an active duty military member who has been authorized to relocate via a permanent change of station (PCS) move to the local commuting area of this foreign overseas duty station who:
  • Was married on or prior to the date of my sponsor's PCS orders; AND
  • Has not been appointed using this authority under these orders and have not accepted or declined a continuing position at this duty station.
Applicants claiming veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx for veterans' preference eligibility requirements. Applicants who possess veterans' preference and meet the overseas military spouse preference eligibility are entitled to consideration for federal employment before other applicants.
 
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a spouse (e.g., copy of your marriage certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).  

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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Preferences
1. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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2. TIME IN GRADE
Are you applying for a promotion? It is a promotion if you are applying for a general schedule (GS) position that is higher than the grade level you currently hold or previously held in the past.

To be considered for a promotion, you must provide SF-50(s) that shows that you have held the next lower GS grade or equivalent for at least one year. That means if you submit an SF-50 that is dated within the last year (e.g. General Adjustment SF-50), you must submit another SF-50 that is dated more than one year ago. In many cases, we need to see two (2) SF-50s to determine time-in-grade for promotion. Note: If you are applying to more than one grade, select your response based on the highest grade you are applying for.
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Conditions of Employment
1. Do you live or work within the commute area of the duty location(s) listed for this position?
The commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a duty location that encompasses the localities in which people live or work and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to their usual employment.
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Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-1320, Professional Chemistry Series.
 
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2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1320-11, CHEMIST.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Investigate and analyze the composition, molecular structure, and chemical reactions of substances. (limit characters)
4. Maintain records of laboratory analyses and experimental set ups. (limit characters)
5. Review analytical chemistry test results on a sampling basis to insure tests meet industry and governmental standards. (limit characters)
6. Review lab reports for abnormalities. (limit characters)
7. Search methodology manuals and scientific literature to identify applicable methods for use in assigned tasks. (limit characters)
8. Compile written reports to provide status updates on chemical analysis of samples or testing results. (limit characters)
9. Document data in a laboratory information management system. (limit characters)
10. Write detailed laboratory reports to state results and conclusions. (limit characters)
11. Articulate technical reports, experimental work accomplished, and analytical results to varied audiences. (limit characters)
12. Brief senior management on chemistry issues which include presenting ideas, findings, and recommendations. (limit characters)
13. Confer with personnel to exchange ideas or information. (limit characters)
14. Explain or justify decisions, conclusions, findings, or recommendations to convince an audience of their soundness. (limit characters)
15. Present findings of a chemical analysis to a technical or non-technical audience. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)