CHEMIST.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex chemical and physical analysis on a diverse range of materials.
• Calibrate complex analytical instruments following approved procedures using appropriate standards and ensure calibration traceability.
• Recommend and develop improved techniques and methods for sample preparation and analysis.
• Determine appropriate established procedures for routine and non‑routine samples by reviewing background information.
• Plan, design, coordinate, and oversee execution of method validation studies to evaluate method suitability.
• Prepare and revise procedures and implement modifications necessary to accommodate specific test instrumentation and equipment available in the laboratory.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
• Participation in the direct‑deposit pay program.
• Successful completion of the E‑Verify employment verification check for new Department of the Navy employees.
• Compliance with time‑in‑grade requirements for current federal employees applying for GS positions.
• Eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3326 for retired military members within 180 days of retirement.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12‑31‑1959.
• Union (bargaining unit) position.
• Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) continuously during the work shift.
• Work in environments with potentially harmful physical and chemical agents (fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation, chemicals) and participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Travel may be required to CONUS, OCONUS, remote or isolated sites; ability to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and/or carry loads up to 50 lb.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, work in confined spaces, and work onboard ships.
• Availability for uncommon tours, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime or night‑differential pay may be required.
• Exposure to high noise levels.
• Successful completion of a pre‑appointment physical examination.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level (or comparable private/public sector experience) as a professional chemist, planning, coordinating, and conducting chemical and instrumental analysis of samples supporting Navy customer requirements.
• Basic Requirements for the position as defined by OPM.

Education

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that includes at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, coursework in differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to the above major, including the same chemistry, mathematics, and physics coursework, plus appropriate experience or additional education. A transcript must be submitted if qualifying by education.

Additional Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program and may be filled by additional vacancies. The role requires rotating shift work and may involve overtime, night differentials, and exposure to high noise levels. Travel can include CONUS, OCONUS, remote, isolated sites, and onboard ships. Candidates must be prepared for physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lb, climbing, and working in confined spaces. The position is a bargaining‑unit role and may offer relocation reimbursement or recruitment incentives at the agency’s discretion.