Chemist
As a Chemist within the USGS, Office of the Director, Office of the Regional Director, NER, Office of the Regional Hydrologist, NER, MD-DE-DC WSC Baltimore Md, some of your specific duties will include but are not limited to:
Serves as a technical specialist for analytical methods in the assigned chemistry section. Applies knowledge of water quality techniques associated with theory and degree of skill and judgement, for using specialized laboratory instrumentation, performing analytical analysis of samples and evaluating new instruments. Troubleshoots sample preparation and analytical instrument systems for correction of routine, complex unique, and difficult problems Provides technical advice within the laboratory, other chemists, and other Federal and State agencies. Prepares high quality, technical summaries of data and analytical determinations of environmental constituents in samples. Prepares complex calculations and provides oversight of custom proposals and developing proposals to meet the needs of the office. Operates a government owned or lease vehicle as an incidental driver. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Chemist, all grade levels. 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 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 or the equivalent in physics. OR B. A combination of education and experience-course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering), including at least 30 semester hours or the equivalent in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours or the equivalent of physics, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). For GS-12:
In addition to the basic education requirement stated above, the applicant must have one year of appropriate professional experience in chemistry that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience include independently performing the full range of chemical analyses and tests. Receives samples or analytical requests that consist primarily of difficult or unusual chemical problems. Determines approach and methods to use. This work typically involves conventional methods & techniques though it requires going beyond clear precedents, and requires adapting methods to the problems at hand and interpreting findings in terms of their scientific significance. At this level, Chemists have a very good knowledge of the principles of chemistry and their application, and the ability to independently perform scientific work of considerable difficulty. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serves as a technical specialist for analytical methods in the assigned chemistry section. Applies knowledge of water quality techniques associated with theory and degree of skill and judgement, for using specialized laboratory instrumentation, performing analytical analysis of samples and evaluating new instruments. Troubleshoots sample preparation and analytical instrument systems for correction of routine, complex unique, and difficult problems Provides technical advice within the laboratory, other chemists, and other Federal and State agencies. Prepares high quality, technical summaries of data and analytical determinations of environmental constituents in samples. Prepares complex calculations and provides oversight of custom proposals and developing proposals to meet the needs of the office. Operates a government owned or lease vehicle as an incidental driver. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Chemist, all grade levels. 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 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 or the equivalent in physics. OR B. A combination of education and experience-course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering), including at least 30 semester hours or the equivalent in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours or the equivalent of physics, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE). For GS-12:
In addition to the basic education requirement stated above, the applicant must have one year of appropriate professional experience in chemistry that is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience include independently performing the full range of chemical analyses and tests. Receives samples or analytical requests that consist primarily of difficult or unusual chemical problems. Determines approach and methods to use. This work typically involves conventional methods & techniques though it requires going beyond clear precedents, and requires adapting methods to the problems at hand and interpreting findings in terms of their scientific significance. At this level, Chemists have a very good knowledge of the principles of chemistry and their application, and the ability to independently perform scientific work of considerable difficulty. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
1320 Chemistry - Salary Range:
$86,335 to $112,240 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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