Physical Science Technician
Company
Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg, Maryland
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Come join our team!
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
- Bargaining Unit Position: No
Qualifications
One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 (ZT-II at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as experience in basic statistics; analysis of laboratory data; handling chemicals in a laboratory environment
OR
Master's degree in a field of study that is directly related to the work of the position
OR
Two full years of graduate education (36 semester hours) in a field of study that is directly related to the work of the position
OR
An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate education. Graduate education must be in a field of study that is directly related to the work of the position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration
Education
This position allows applicants to qualify with education. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required prior to a final offer of employment.
Education completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course by course listing) is required with your application.
Additional information
This position is covered under NIST's Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). The APMS is a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Find out more about the APMS here!
- We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
- Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions.
- You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY in order to be considered for this position.
- All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
- A probationary period may be required.
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:
- Telework
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Family-friendly leave
- Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families
- Child and elder-care resources
- On-site childcare center
- Lactation spaces
- Wellness programs
- Fitness center
- Employee assistance programs
Date Posted
07/12/2024
Views
5
Similar Jobs
Biological Science Technician - Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Views in the last 30 days - 0
The Department of Commerce has been ranked as one of the top 5 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for the 12th consecutive year This recogn...
View DetailsSummer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program - Gaithersburg, MD (Physical Science) - Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Views in the last 30 days - 0
The National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST is inviting undergraduate students to apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship S...
View DetailsPhysical Scientist - Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Views in the last 30 days - 0
NIST is recruiting a Physical Scientist through directhire authority to address a severe shortage The role requires a degree in physical science engin...
View DetailsPhysical Scientist - Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Views in the last 30 days - 0
NIST is recruiting a Physical Scientist through directhire authority to address a severe shortage The role requires a degree in physical science engin...
View DetailsManagement and Program Analyst - Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Views in the last 30 days - 0
The Department of Commerce has been ranked as one of the top 5 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for the 12th consecutive year This recogn...
View DetailsPhysicist - Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Views in the last 30 days - 0
The Sensor Science Division SSD in NISTs Physical Measurement Laboratory is recruiting for a position with a mission to advance SItraceable measuremen...
View Details