Chemical Engineer Direct Hire Authority
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Job Location:
Dahlgren, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 62668 - 158756
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to perform professional engineering/scientific work involving chemical processes to produce useful analytical products / systems.
DR:
- Performs professional engineering/scientific work involving chemical processes to produce useful analytical products/ systems; and the use of mass momentum and energy transfers with thermodynamics and chemical kinetics for chemical/biochemical conversion processes in a developmental capacity.
- With minimal guidance either individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team develops representations constructs mathematical models and performs targeting and effects assessment analysis of components nodes networks and systems of interest using engineering principles and established methodologies and models. This will be in support of routine to moderately complex operational problems within the assigned area and the analysis is oftentimes based on structured and unstructured data sources that can be conflicting or incomplete.
- Prepares and/or presents supporting documentation to include responses to routine inquiries reports presentations and/or other related documents to communicate and defend analytical approaches and findings.
- Maintains awareness of emerging technologies and professional developments to stay current in the field and for application to work assignments.
- With limited oversight from senior personnel supports the improvement of existing or development of new analytic methods models techniques and tools to improve analytical products through needs identification requirement documentation capability evaluation and feedback generation.
DR:
- Performs professional engineering/scientific work involving chemical processes to produce useful analytical products/ systems; and the use of mass momentum and energy transfers with thermodynamics and chemical kinetics for chemical/ biochemical conversion processes.
- Performs complex accurate and technically rigorous model-based analysis of adversary components nodes networks and/or systems based on multiple structured and unstructured intelligence datasets to produce targeting solutions in support of joint planning and operational requirements.
- Develops representative network/system characterizations and mathematical models using appropriate methods to fill information shortfalls/ensure optimal depiction of real world.
- Identifies critical elements/vulnerabilities prioritizes targets for engagement to meet specific objectives and provides qualitative and/or quantitative estimations of effectiveness of recommended engagement options.
- Uses critical thinking and creative problem solving to adapt existing methods and tools and/or develop innovative approaches to improve ability to meet requirements/enhance operational utility.
- Leads mentors and performs complex assignments within a team environment to improve capability of a technology area or address command initiatives.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- A security clearance may be required
- 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. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: incentives may/may not be authorized
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Position may be subject to polygraph testing.
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Individual Occupational Requirements for all Professional Engineering Positions 0800 and the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
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view general information on qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link: standards/#urlGS-PROF
NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
DR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is professional engineering experience assisting with engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes utilized by industries and/or scientific technologies to produce products and/or systems.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.-OR -Successfully completed a Bachelors degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of specialized experience required AND have some graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
DR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR-01 (GS-11) or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is professional engineering experience performing engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes utilized by industries and/or scientific technologies to produce products and/or systems.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Problem Solving Communication Technology Management Teamwork and Leadership
IDEAL CANDIDATE: In addition to the specialized experience statements listed above the ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:
-Highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong background in chemical engineering/science.
-Proven ability to perform complex engineering/scientific work involving chemical processes including the development of analytical products/systems.
-Expertise in applying mass momentum and energy transfer principles alongside thermodynamics and chemical kinetics to optimize and innovate chemical/biochemical conversion processes.
-Proven ability to apply knowledge of petroleum oil and gas networks and/or systems and perform modeling to predict system behavior.
-Demonstrated ability to prepare produce and deliver timely relevant and technically accurate analytical products and recommendations to military customers.
-Experience in exploring developing evaluating and/or operationalizing new methodologies technologies or tools to enhance organizational capabilities in petroleum processing and transshipment.
-Solid understanding of the functions and operations of oil and gas system processes and components.
-Ability to analyze information extrapolate where data is missing make correct inferences and conclusions and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
-Ability to operate and understand a process or fluid dynamics model.
-Knowledge of Department of War military command structure missions and programs national security issues trends and topics of interest.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER 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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official 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 appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional 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 well qualified or above for this position. You 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 location.
Employed 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 Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Concepts
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Sensors
- Project Management
- Process Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Manufacturing
- Analytics
