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Position Title
Chemist
Agency
Geological Survey
Announcement Number
USGS-PATH-23-11734993-DE-DG Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 9, 2023 to Monday, January 23, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements. (limit characters)
2. Are you a recent graduate or do you anticipate graduating no later than June 30th, 2023?  Select the Pathways Recent Graduate eligibility requirement below that applies to your situation. (limit characters)
3. When did you obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)? (limit 100 characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirements for GS-1320: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Chemists.
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2. GS-09: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
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3. GS-11: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
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4. Perform custom analyses on samples requiring minor method modifications including additional analytic lists, quality control (QC) and interpretation of data.
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5. Interpret and evaluate data derived from gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy and verify quality resultant data based on appropriate Quality Control elements.
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6. Select appropriate analytical method or procedure and modify as needed.
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7. Perform detailed chemical analyses on samples of water, sediments and other geological materials that require minor method modifications including additional analytic lists, quality control (QC) and interpretation of data.
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8. Prepare and analyze a variety of QA/QC and analytical samples including NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), etc. standard reference, spikes, replicates and blank samples for use in maintaining the integrity of data produced in a Laboratory. (limit characters)
9. Operate a purge and trap gas chromatographic/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) system to analyze commonly occurring volatile organic pollutants in multi-media environmental and hazardous materials.
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10. Operate, calibrate, adjust and maintain equipment used in processing environmental samples and preparing quality control samples for subsequent trace organic contaminate analysis.
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11. Construct, use, and process passive sampling devices for the monitoring of trace organic contaminants in air and water.
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12. Operate, troubleshoot, and interpret results from a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC/MS) for trace organic analysis.
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13. Design and conduct investigations with controlled atmosphere gloveboxes using nitrogen, argon, or high carbon dioxide atmospheres.
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14. Use accepted and standard methods for the analysis of water and/or geologic samples such as those established by ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials), the USGS (U.S. Geological Survey), or the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
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15. Manage datasets in MS Excel.
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16. Apply statistical software, such as R, to interpret water-quality and hydrologic data.
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17. Create and maintain documentation for laboratory procedures.
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18. Prepares written reports of results of instrument performance tests or measurement of chemical or isotopic compositions of materials.
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19. Prepare written summary statement, data tabulation an descriptions of standard procedures, stating techniques, results and conclusions.
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20. I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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