Job Opening: United States Mint @ West Point - Chemist

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: YOU MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF MEETING THE BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS STATED BELOW. A copy of transcript(s), or a list of related college courses completed(including the name of the attended college/university, its location, courses' names, number of credit hours and the grades you received for those courses) is REQUIRED. Transcripts can be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include the courses' names, number of credit hours and the grades you received for those courses. Please ensure that the transcripts or list of completed college courses you have provided include information relevant to the basic education requirements. If your transcripts do not show this required information, your application will not be qualified for this position and will not receive any further consideration.

A. 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.
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B. 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. In addition to the basic education requirement, you must have for the GS-09:
One year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE at the GS-09 level for this position is defined as independently operating emission and mass spectrometers including calibration, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent degree in a field related to this position or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to Master's Degree, LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for this position is defined as Independently operating emission and mass spectrometers including calibration, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance. Extensive knowledge in the analysis of metals and metal alloys including wet chemical techniques. OR EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

SOME SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE IS PERMISSIBLE.
GS-12:
You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for this position is defined as independently operating emission and mass spectrometers including calibration, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance. Extensive knowledge in the analysis of metals and metal alloys including wet chemical techniques. Knowledge of microscopic techniques for the measuring of the grain structure in different metals and metal alloys.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Top Your application includes your: 1. Resume, 2. Responses to the online questions, and 3. Required supporting documents.

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants: 1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
2. Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position.
3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and possible interview. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)), you must receive a score of 85 or better to be rated as well qualified to receive special selection priority.

We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process.To preview questions please click here.
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2 openings. US Residents Only