Supervisory Chemist
Organizational Location:
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate located in Long Beach, CA. You will serves as a first line supervisor, supervising and directing the performance of a full range of chemical analyses, physical tests, forensic analyses, and/or Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) detection. In addition, as a supervisor in a field laboratory, assisting the Laboratory Director and Assistant Laboratory Director in technically and administratively directing and controlling the laboratory. This position starts at a salary of $104,182.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $135,440.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $135,440 (GS-13 Step 10). In this position, you will be performing the below duties:
Providing expert technical advice to higher level CBP managers on chemical and physical testing, forensic analyses, or WMD detection. Serving as a technical expert to respond, coordinate and resolve; Assigning work to subordinates, monitors and evaluates employee's performance and work product. Directing supervision of staff and performs a full range of supervisory functions; Monitoring and evaluating the delivery of services to customers and the methods and techniques used to provide them. Establishing and monitoring metrics necessary to ensure services align with organizational goals; and Analyzing samples and evidence at various Customs and Border Protection (CBP) field locations. Participating in mobile operations and performs on-site field support. Training CBP personnel and advising on suspect materials. Basic Requirements:
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 in physics. OR 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. TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION AND
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Performing difficult analyses of samples in the laboratory or in the field, developing identity, grade and composition, information regarding origins, methods of manufacture, etc.; Providing expert advice to other CBP chemists and officials on sampling and sample storage procedures, analytical methodology, instrumentation, and problems associated with analyzing samples as well as a solution to these problems; and Writing analyses reports, management briefings and technical papers regarding laboratory regulations for publication or agency use. 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. You must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 10/30/2020. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit this link. Residency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate located in Long Beach, CA. You will serves as a first line supervisor, supervising and directing the performance of a full range of chemical analyses, physical tests, forensic analyses, and/or Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) detection. In addition, as a supervisor in a field laboratory, assisting the Laboratory Director and Assistant Laboratory Director in technically and administratively directing and controlling the laboratory. This position starts at a salary of $104,182.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $135,440.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $135,440 (GS-13 Step 10). In this position, you will be performing the below duties:
Providing expert technical advice to higher level CBP managers on chemical and physical testing, forensic analyses, or WMD detection. Serving as a technical expert to respond, coordinate and resolve; Assigning work to subordinates, monitors and evaluates employee's performance and work product. Directing supervision of staff and performs a full range of supervisory functions; Monitoring and evaluating the delivery of services to customers and the methods and techniques used to provide them. Establishing and monitoring metrics necessary to ensure services align with organizational goals; and Analyzing samples and evidence at various Customs and Border Protection (CBP) field locations. Participating in mobile operations and performs on-site field support. Training CBP personnel and advising on suspect materials. Basic Requirements:
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 in physics. OR 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. TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED. FAILURE TO PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION AND
Experience:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Performing difficult analyses of samples in the laboratory or in the field, developing identity, grade and composition, information regarding origins, methods of manufacture, etc.; Providing expert advice to other CBP chemists and officials on sampling and sample storage procedures, analytical methodology, instrumentation, and problems associated with analyzing samples as well as a solution to these problems; and Writing analyses reports, management briefings and technical papers regarding laboratory regulations for publication or agency use. 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. You must:
Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 10/30/2020. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For more information visit this link. Residency:
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period:
All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
- Department:
1320 Chemistry - Salary Range:
$104,182 to $135,440 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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