Physical Science Technician

• Assists senior technicians and chemists in the analysis of materials used in printing lamination and binding processes.
• Analyzes materials for physical durability spectroscopy and performs general wet chemistry analysis.
• Performs chemical and physical experiments to support QC testing research and troubleshooting problems.
• Performs periodic control sample testing of assigned test apparatus in the laboratory.
• Adheres to fundamental safety protocols and Safe Work Practices (SWPs).

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Selectee must successfully pass pre-employment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service to qualify.
• Physical Demands: The work is performed in a laboratory walking standing and sometimes lifting of equipment or samplesup to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment: Primarily laboratory but also includes office warehouse and pressroom environments.

To qualify for the Physical Science Technician PGyou must meet the following requirements:

The IOR for the Physical Science Technician PG-1311:

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include work in the fields of astronomy physics geophysics chemistry hydrology health physics engineering electronics geology oceanography and metallurgy. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as general or specialized experience when the work was performed in close association with physical scientists or other technical personnel and provided intensive knowledge of appropriate scientific principles methodstechniques and precedents.

In addition to meeting the above IOR applicants must meet the below qualifications:

Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-07 grade level in the Federal Service that include:

1) Collects wet data samples. 2) Provides data reports to senior technicians or chemists for final reports. 3) Operates instruments such as analytical instrumentation to acquire data and obtain reliable measurements. 4) Performs Quality Control analysis complete Quality Control reports and reviews data for quality assurance.

OR

Two full years of graduate education or a masters degree meets the requirements for PG-09.

OR

Combinations of education and experience.

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.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. This position is a career ladder in a one-grade interval series with a full performance level of 12

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (08/13/2026) to be considered.