USA Staffing

Eligibilities

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

Preferences

1. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in the Research Chemist (Research Associate) position with the Federal government.

1. Select the answer below that describes your education as it relates to the basic qualification requirements for the chemistry series (1320). If you select A or B, please submit a copy of your transcripts for verification.

A. I have completed a degree in 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.

B. I possess a 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.

C. My education/experience is not reflected in the above statements.

Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for the Research Chemist (Research Associate) position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position.

2. Choose one answer that best describes your education, experience, or combination of education and experience for the GS-11 grade level.

A. I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Specialized experience is fulfilled by the following: understanding of applied environmental chemistry, biochemistry and analytical methods for laboratory and field research. In addition, an understanding of pharmacologic transformation processes in the environment and statistical methods.

B. I possess a Master’s or equivalent graduate degree.

C. I possess an equivalent combination of graduate level education and experience.

D. I do not meet any of the requirements as described above.

3. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documents are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

B. No, I do not certify, and I understand that by responding “no” to this certification that I will not receive consideration for this position.

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