Physical Scientist (Environmental)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personal of the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Works as a Physical Scientist with the Environmental Division of the Directorate of Public Works. Learn more about this agency Duties Serves as physical or biological scientist with responsibility for planning, developing, measuring, analyzing, and describing Solid and Hazardous Waste resources. Resolves issues by personal decision or through contact with higher headquarters, other governmental agencies, etc. Prepares studies, briefing charts, reports, correspondence, etc. on various technical and administrative matters pertaining to the program and presents briefings. Identifies and analyzes generated waste streams at the point of generation and determines waste identification and profiling of the waste streams. Performs field inspections of activities for compliance and monitors condition and operation of various support equipment and instrumentation. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. May be required to serve a one-year probationary period. This position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions. Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license, and any installation, DOD and/or Federal license or certification required for vehicle operated. Required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually. Incumbent must be proficient in the use of desk top computers and common software to include database, word processing, presentation/publication, electronic mail and internet. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which include 1) Managing one or more environmental programs (i.e. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Clean Air Act, Pollution Prevention Act or Water Pollution Control Act) ; 2) Developing program guidance for implementation throughout the installation and/or serviced area ; and 3) Preparing environmental documents for an organization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Physical Science or Environmental Engineering. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers & Scientists (Non-construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives may be authorized. Student Loan Repayment Program may be authorized. Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized, but must be established prior to entry on duty. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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