Summary You will serve as a CHEMIST in the Environmental Division of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAII. Responsibilities You will collect samples of water, soil, sediments, unknown and known hazardous wastes at shore activities and ships throughout Navy Installation on Oahu. You will calibrate, perform and record field analyses such as pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, and residual chlorine. You will perform AHERA/OSHA/EPA asbestos and lead paint sampling for construction projects. You will perform analysis on environmental samples using the appropriate USEPA approved procedures and instrumentation. You will maintain the quality assurance program to verify the validity of test results for accuracy and precision. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-09: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizing knowledge of chemistry theories, concepts, procedures, techniques, methods, and technology applicable to field sampling and laboratory analysis of industrial hazardous wastes and environmental pollutants in water, wastewater, soil, sediments, sludges, oil, solvents, and paint samples; 2) Performing a variety of USEPA approved wet chemistry and instrumental methodologies to produce defensible results and the ability to troubleshoot and correct unforeseen problems; 3) Using analytical instrumentation such as atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) spectrometer, Pensky-Martins flashpoint apparatus, polarized light microspore, pH and or other ion selective electrode, and UV/Vis spectrometers, etc. to perform the analysis of a variety of matrices; and 4) Determining the specific sampling and/or analytical procedure to satisfy the requirement of any applicable environmental programs. GS-07: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizing knowledge of chemistry theories, concepts, procedures, techniques, methods, and technology applicable to field sampling and laboratory analysis of industrial hazardous wastes and environmental pollutants in water, wastewater, soil, sediments, sludges, oil, solvents, and paint samples; 2) Assisting in the performance of a variety of USEPA approved wet chemistry and instrumental methodologies to produce defensible results and the ability to troubleshoot and correct unforeseen problems; 3) Helping in the use of analytical instrumentation such as atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) spectrometer, Pensky-Martins flashpoint apparatus, polarized light microspore, pH and or other ion selective electrode, and UV/Vis spectrometers, etc. to perform the analysis of a variety of matrices; and 4) Facilitating in the determination of specific sampling and/or analytical procedures to satisfy the requirement of any applicable environmental programs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: 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. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.