- Position Title
- Chemist
- Agency
- United States Army Futures Command
- Announcement Number
- NEAG228154576696HW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 28, 2022 to Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required?
2.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?
3.
The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?
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Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a two year probationary period?
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This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time?
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This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. Are you willing to use employer-provided PPE as required?
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This position may require that you wear a respirator in the performance of the duties. Are you able to wear a respirator?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Chemist position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Chemist at the GS-11/12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Chemist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Chemist at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Advise technical staff or clients on appropriate sampling approach based on issue or problem under investigation.
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Advise clients on courses of action based on the analysis results.
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Advise staff or clients on hazardous materials rules and regulations.
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Improve laboratory processes, increasing quality to reduce waste and cost.
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Advise staff and clients on Quality Management System and accreditation requirements.
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Develop and/or evaluate hazardous materials project plans.
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Effectively manage available resources for hazardous materials project success.
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Coordinate laboratory sample analysis of hazardous materials projects with customers.
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Evaluate analysis trends and customer needs to help direct laboratory method development efforts.
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Provide hazardous materials consultation through office based design reviews, telephone, or email communication.
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Routinely engage in appropriate and professional communications with clients.
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Review or develop guidance documents or tasks pertaining to all aspects of hazardous materials.
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Prepare and present technical proposals/evaluations related to hazardous materials chemical analyses.
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Advise staff and clients on appropriate sample preparation and analysis techniques.
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Advise staff on the development of new or adapted analytical procedures for complex and/or unprecedented sample types.
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Evaluate deviations from chemical analysis protocols and assess data usability impacts.
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Evaluate data quality trends to determine appropriate corrective actions or identify potential analytical issues.
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Solve technical problems involving identification of chemical composition of various solid, solid-liquid, liquid and gas samples.
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Seek and evaluate customer feedback to help improve laboratory services.
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Gather research information on new hazardous materials procedures.
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Research new sample preparation and analysis instrumentation/procedures that will improve efficiency, reduce costs or improve data quality.
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Conduct additional experiments resolving conflicts and producing accuracy in findings.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.