Chemist

National Air and Space Intelligence Center • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to be the organization's subject matter expert within the chemistry field of study, performing work requiring professional knowledge of chemistry and applied sciences. Duties include serving as a technical expert for performing scientific test processes and analytical procedures, and being an expert in the selection of optimum sampling and analytical techniques for achieving testing objectives. The role involves researching and planning for future requirements, conducting literature research for new and/or modifiable analytical techniques, and presenting findings to the team. Additionally, the position provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on entire projects or major phases for broad and varied operations. The individual will attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts, and will interface with headquarters and other technical/analytical agencies on advances in state-of-the-art technology.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must be registered for Selective Service.
• Degree: 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 of physics. OR Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position.
• Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, concepts, and practices in a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended graduate study or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments.
• Comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of a technical field and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures.
• Professional knowledge of applied chemistry, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of agency, AF, Department of Defense (DoD) and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
• Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material.
• Knowledge of analytical, mathematical or statistical theories, principles, concepts, methods, or other scientific methods and techniques used in applied chemistry.
• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, resolve complex issues or problems, and modify standard practices and techniques to solve complex interrelated problems.
• Skill, judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in order to produce highly technical reports, position papers, and briefings.
• Ability to resolve conflicts based on mature judgment and experience.
• Ability to effectively negotiate complex issues.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods of FEOINT research and development capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval)
• Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert within the chemistry field of study.
• Perform work requiring professional knowledge of chemistry and applied sciences.
• Act as a technical expert for performing scientific test processes and analytical procedures.
• Be an expert in the selection of optimum sampling and analytical techniques for achieving testing objectives.
• Research and plan for future requirements.
• Perform literature research for new and/or modifiable analytical techniques and present those to the team.
• Provide technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on an entire project and/or major phases for broad and varied operations.
• Attend meetings, conferences, briefings, and seminars related to program planning, advanced technologies, and support system concepts.
• Interface with headquarters and other technical/analytical agencies on advances in state-of-the-art technology.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level