SUPERVISORY CHEMIST

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must have professional knowledge of theories, principles and practices in chemistry, and established laboratory methodologies sufficient to perform the full range of duties for chemical and physical analysis and testing of a variety of samples.
• Must possess skills to calibrate, operate and maintain proficiency in the operation of standard laboratory instrumentation.
• Must have ability to conduct studies and analyses utilizing atomic absorption spectrometry.
• Work involves prolonged standing, but includes walking, bending and some climbing.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb.
• Work environment is primarily a laboratory setting, with regular and recurring exposure to irritants and chemicals.
• Laboratory safety procedures and protective clothing are required.
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver license and maintain on-base driving privileges once obtained.
• Subject to callback for work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Callbacks are often of an emergency nature and employee is expected to be available for work. Callback and emergency overtime are requirements of this position.