- Position Title
- Physical Scientist
- Agency
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Announcement Number
- 21-BEP-300-A Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 10, 2021 to Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?
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As outlined in the vacancy announcement, you must submit a copy of your most recent completed and signed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating dated within the last 18 months. If you have not submitted an appraisal meeting these requirements or if it is not dated within the last 18 months, you must explain why you are unable to do so. If you do not provide a copy of the performance appraisal, or a statement advising why it is unavailable, you will be removed from further consideration.
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Assessment 1
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Individual Occupational Requirements For the Physical Scientist:
Basic Requirements:
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
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B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Basic Requirements:
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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From the options below, please choose the one option that best describes your education.
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Specialized Experience for the GS-12: Specialized experience is one year of experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes:
-Experience related to a combination of: paper science, natural/manmade polymer films, surface modifications, ink/pints/coating formulation, AND
-Experience in test method development, sample preparation, instrumental data collection, processing, and analysis using instruments such as Fourier transform infra-red spectrometer (FTIR) or ultra-Violent-Visible-Near infra-red reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis-NIR), AND
-Experience developing conclusions from data and communicating results both orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences, AND
-Experience leading/managing projects in traditional or matrix teams
-Experience related to a combination of: paper science, natural/manmade polymer films, surface modifications, ink/pints/coating formulation, AND
-Experience in test method development, sample preparation, instrumental data collection, processing, and analysis using instruments such as Fourier transform infra-red spectrometer (FTIR) or ultra-Violent-Visible-Near infra-red reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis-NIR), AND
-Experience developing conclusions from data and communicating results both orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences, AND
-Experience leading/managing projects in traditional or matrix teams
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Select the answer the best describes your experience as it directly relates to the specialized experience statement above.
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Please specify where this experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties. (Note, N/A or 'See Resume', will not suffice.)
(limit 250 characters)
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Which laboratory instruments or techniques do you have experience using?
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Which of the following materials do you have knowledge of the characterization of physical, optical and/or chemical properties?
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Which statement best describes your highest level of experience developing a research or development project?
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Which statement best describes your highest level of experience developing test protocols and analyzing the results?
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Select which of the following statements best describes your abilities/experience.
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Select one of the following statements which best describes your abilities/experience.
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Please select from the list below your experience trouble shooting technical problems.
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Which project management tasks have you performed in a professional setting?
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Please select the response(s) that best describe your oral communications experience. Select all that apply.
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From the list below, please select the document(s) that you have prepared/written independently.