You must demonstrate at least one (1) year of the defined specialized experience listed below and meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR).
Specialized experience is defined as performing such duties as:
GS-11: To qualify for the GS-11 ($72,030) you must have a least one year of specialized experience performing such duties as providing input based on definitive facts and scientific data to allow leadership to make defensible decisions; serving as a scientist on projects and collaborating with stakeholders; utilizing a variety of technical and sample collection tools, hazards detection systems, decontamination products, and best practices to allow for improvements in hazards screening and mitigation capabilities; applying basic principles and theories to assure reliability of system performance throughout its life and ensuring equipment is properly maintained; and utilizing knowledge of the principles and practices of chemistry and chemical analysis in order to assist in the enhancement of existing methods.
GS-12: To qualify for the GS-12 (starting salary $86,335) you must have a least one year of specialized experience performing such duties as utilizing scientific or technical training in the concepts, principles, and techniques associated with the chemical sciences; utilizing or applying knowledge towards a variety of technical and advanced sample collection tools, hazards detection systems, decontamination products, and best practices to allow for improvements in hazards screening and mitigation capabilities; testing and evaluating protocols for new CBRNE detection and mitigation systems and state-of-the-art technology for the detection of hazardous materials; implementing standards and test plans and applying basic principles and theories to assure reliability of system performance; and performing related statistical analysis and calibration functions.
GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13 (starting salary $102,663) you must have a least one year of specialized experience performing such duties as utilizing concepts, principles, and practices associated with the chemical sciences to serve as a technical authority; incorporating technical guidelines in order to resolve problems for which accepted methods are not directly applicable; utilizing or applying knowledge towards a wide variety of highly technical and advanced sample collection tools, hazards detection systems, decontamination products, and best practices to allow for improvements in hazards screening and mitigation capabilities; testing, evaluating, and developing protocols for new CBRNE detection and mitigation systems and state-of-the-art technology for the detection of hazardous materials; implementing standards and test plans and applying advanced principles and theories to assure reliability of system performance; and performing related statistical analysis and calibration functions.
GS-14: To qualify for the GS-14 (starting salary $121,316) you must have a least one year of specialized performing such duties as utilizing advanced concepts, principles, and practices associated with the chemical sciences to serve as a technical authority; evaluating the latest developments in the chemical sciences field to resolve problems for which accepted methods are not directly applicable; utilizing and maintaining, or applying knowledge towards, a wide variety of highly technical and advanced sample collection tools, hazards detection systems, decontamination products, and best practices to allow for improvements in hazards screening and mitigation capabilities; serving as a technical advisor in regard to the feasibility and application of new scientific studies and major advances in protective and/or investigative technology; recommending the resolution of complex chemical or scientific issues; and developing standards and test plans to assure reliability of system performance.
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OPMs Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) is defined as:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience as described above for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.