PHYSICAL SCIENTIST with Security Clearance
Company: Department of the Air Force
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Duties GS-1301-07 - Performs work assignments that are
moderately difficult and complex including phases of a broader
assignment of a higher-grade Environmental Professional-
Responsible for executing moderately difficult assigned projects,
in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal,
State, and local environmental laws and policies- Assists with the
coordination of curricula and training for assigned program areas
on the installation- Provides advisory services on questions,
issues, and projects in assigned program areas- Complies with
health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and
performs work that enhances the safety of the work
environmentGS-1301-09 - Uses prescribed methods to perform
specific, and limited work assignments that are normally minor
phases of a broader assignment of a higher-grade Environmental
Professional-Performs assignments meant to familiarize incumbent
with execution of typically assigned projects, in-house and by
contract, and with all applicable Federal, State, and local
environmental laws and policies- Assists with the coordination of
curricula and training for assigned program areas on the
installation- Assists in providing advisory services on questions,
issues, and projects in assigned program areas- Complies with
health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and
performs work that enhances the safety of the work
environmentRequirements Conditions of Employment--- Please read
this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your
application for consideration.--- U.SCitizenship is required---
Total salary varies depending on location of position--- If
authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF RegulationsIf receiving
an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS
agreementMore information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/--- Recruitment incentives
may be authorized--- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD
Priority Placement Program--- Position may be subject to random
drug testing--- Disclosure of Political Appointments--- Direct
Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct
deposit.--- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
www.sss.govSelective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be
registered or exempt from Selective ServiceFor additional
information, click here.--- This position is designated a
NON-CRITICAL APDP positionCategory: Facilities Engineering (FE)
GS-13 and below: Level II; GS-14/15 Level III.--- This position has
been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the
Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP)The employee
must meet,--- or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition
Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements
applicable to the career category designated on the position
description within 24 months of assignment.--- This position also
requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning
activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24
months.--- Work may occasionally require travel away from the
normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.--- The work
may require the employee to drive a motor vehicleAn appropriate
driver's license may be required for the position.--- May be
required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force
during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency.---
Required to obtain and maintain the appropriate security
clearance.--- May be required to obtain job-related
certifications.--- Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale
Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized
experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule
Positions, Professional and Scientific PositionsINDIVIDUAL
OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:--- Degree: 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 electronicsor--- Combination of
education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the
majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in
physical science and/or related engineering science, plus
appropriate experience or additional educationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the
basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or
competencies in the following areas: GS-1301-07--- Professional
knowledge of environmental concepts and principles as well as the
ability to apply standard environmental professional practices,
methods, and techniques to perform relatively difficult but well
precedented assignments.--- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State,
and local environmental laws, regulations, or integration
principles and practices, and other guidance to make
recommendations concerning assigned restoration, compliance,
conservation, pollution prevention projects.--- Ability to search
technical reports, manufacturers' catalogs, and other guidelines
and publications to obtain information, prepare reports, and
perform moderately difficult assignments.--- Knowledge of
environmental disciplines to be aware of ramifications of their
findings and actions inherent in assigned environmental projects,
studies, and programs.--- Ability to make selections and
adaptations of environmental applications and alternatives and,
after review by the supervisor or higher-grade engineer, carry out
the assignmentGS-1301-09--- Knowledge of professional environmental
principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively
perform basic project development, execution, training, and minor
advisory services in assigned projects.--- Knowledge to grasp
troubleshooting techniques and methods to identify and solve
routine environmental problems requiring straightforward
investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned
projects or program(s).--- Ability to search technical reports,
manufacturers' catalogs, and other guidelines and publications to
obtain relevant information.--- Ability to use relevant software
programs and use data bases to gather information and prepare
reports and communicate critical information.--- Ability to work
cooperatively as a team member in the accomplishment of
environmental projectsPART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will
be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time workYou must
clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position
held and the total number of hours per weekVOLUNTEER 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 employmentYou will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceEducation
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree
requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the applicationOfficial transcripts are
not required at the time of application; however, if position has a
positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or
in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior
to appointmentAn accrediting institution recognized by the
U.SDepartment of Education must accredit educationClick here to
check accreditationFOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in
foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the
requirementsYou must show proof the education credentials have been
deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional
U.Seducation programIt is your responsibility to provide such
evidence when applyingAdditional information Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to
apply as an ICTAP eligible click here To be well-qualified and
exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal
employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best
Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancyYou must
submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance
rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level,
and duty locationEmployed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants):
Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in
the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment
of AnnuitantsClick here for more informationIf you are unable to
apply online, view the following link for information regarding
Alternate Application The Vacancy ID is 12118498 If you have
questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech
difficulties click here Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017,
Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended
qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for
employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective
01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025When you perform a
Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your
entitlements to be taxableVisit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for
additional information.--- Benefits Help A career with the
U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits
packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access
to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal
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