Physical Scientist (Environmental)

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Beale AFB, CA

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About The Position

The PALACE Acquire Program offers a permanent position upon completion of a formal three-year training plan. Interns receive yearly salary increases, with promotions and salary increases based on successful performance and supervisory approval. The program supports personal and professional growth through work involving change, complexity, and problem solving.

The Physical Scientist (Environmental) performs work at GS-07 or GS-09, depending on qualifications and assignment. At GS-07, the employee uses prescribed methods on specific, limited assignments that are normally minor phases of broader environmental work. At GS-09, the employee performs moderately difficult and complex assignments, including phases of broader environmental work. Duties include carrying out environmental projects in-house and by contract, supporting training and advisory services, and complying with applicable environmental laws and workplace safety procedures. The position is subject to a one-year probationary period and applicable training, certification, security-clearance, and DAWIA requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the individual occupational education requirement: a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics including at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science; or equivalent education with the required semester hours plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• For GS-07, have one year of specialized experience at GS-05 or equivalent, or one year of graduate-level education, or superior academic achievement.
• For GS-09, have one year of specialized experience at GS-07 or equivalent, or two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or a master's or equivalent graduate degree.
• Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale.
• Meet suitability requirements for Federal employment and obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance; certain positions or rotations require top-secret clearance and may require polygraph or drug testing.
• Complete all training and regulatory requirements in the applicable training plan, maintain current certifications, and obtain job-related certifications when required.
• Meet applicable Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Be prepared to relocate during or after training, if required.
• Work other than normal duty hours may be required, including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime.
• Travel away from the normal duty station may be required; work may require driving a motor vehicle, and an appropriate driver's license may be required.
• Meet the applicable student or recent-graduate eligibility definition for Direct-Hire Authority positions, if applying under that authority.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental project assignments in-house and by contract, using prescribed methods at GS-07 or handling moderately difficult and complex work at GS-09.
• Support compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws, policies, and regulations.
• Assist with coordinating curricula and training for assigned program areas on the installation.
• Provide advisory services on questions, issues, and projects in assigned program areas; at GS-07, assist with advisory services.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and perform work that enhances workplace safety.
• Use relevant software and databases to gather information, prepare reports, and communicate critical information.
• At GS-09, make recommendations concerning assigned environmental restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, or integration matters.

Benefits

• A permanent position may be offered upon completion of the formal training plan.
• Three-year formal training plan with yearly salary increases; promotions and salary increases are based on performance and supervisory approval.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• PCS may be paid if authorized, subject to applicable requirements.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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