Instructor (Chemistry Laboratory) EXCEPTED SERVICE

As a Instructor (Chemistry Laboratory) you will:

• Present relevant chemistry concepts in the pre-lab lecture checking of students execution of experiments preliminary evaluation of students experimental data and grading lab reports submitted by students.
• Serve as the Property Custodian for the Department and is required to keep an up-to-date inventory of equipment supplies spare parts and maintenance needs for chemistry and physics.
• Be responsible for the reliability the precise calibration and the technical operations of all equipment used in thephysics and chemistry laboratories and in demonstrations that require periodic testing and calibration.

The ideal candidate for this position is a hands-on technical professional who combines expertise in laboratory operations with strong instructionalskills to support the Department of Mathematics and Science at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

• This is an Excepted Service position.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• You must be a and eligible for consideration.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• TRIAL PERIOD:This is anExcepted Serviceposition. This job will be filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive service. Applicants selected for an excepted serviceposition may be subject to a two-year trial period.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your 2 yeartrial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-00 (Instructor (Chemistry Laboratory) you:

• Must possess a minimum of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry or a closely related chemistry field including but not limited to Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Must possess a minimum of one year full-time experience tutoring for or teaching freshman-level Chemistry courses in acollege or university other than as a part of teaching assistantship.

KNOWLEDGE 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:

• Chemistry - Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of the composition structure and properties of substances and of the chemicalprocesses and transformations including uses of chemicals and their interactions danger signs production techniques anddisposal methods.
• Teaching Others - Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
• Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles methods and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including studydesign collection analysis and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

For all types of consideration experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience

For additional information about applying to Federal positions please click on the following link: enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.