Public Notice for Chemist
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Salary$64k – $174k
LocationOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Typefull-time
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentFAA Organizations Nationwide
Company size10,000+ people
PostedApr 9, 2026 · 7mo ago
Verified live1d ago
Evergreen / pipeline role
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Full professional education and training in the field of chemistry
Degree in 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
Combination of education and experience equivalent to a major with 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
To qualify at FV-H (FG/GS 10-12) level: one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-G (FG/GS 5-9) level
Specialized Experience may include: liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS); extraction/analysis of drugs in biological fluids and tissues; applying knowledge of analytical chemical principles, theories and practices sufficient to perform a full range of fundamental analysis and investigative responsibilities for aerospace/aviation programs
3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree, directly related to the position
To qualify at FV-I (FG/GS-13) level: one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-H (FG/GS 10-12) level
Specialized Experience may include: producing technically authoritative reports from test and evaluation activities; independently designing and carrying out chemical testing programs, projects, and studies; conducting analytical/evaluative methods and procedures; applying knowledge of chemical laboratory hazards and related safety procedures
To qualify at FV-J (FG/GS-14) level: one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-I (FG/GS-13) level
Specialized Experience may include: planning, executing and reporting on original or ongoing studies in chemistry requiring a fresh approach; applying expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods plus thorough understanding of composition, physical and chemical properties, molecular structure and chemical reactions of substances; serving as lead chemist on studies and research projects
To qualify at FV-K (FG/GS-15) level: one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level
Specialized Experience may include: applying mastery of scientific methods to independently conduct and oversee complex special scientific studies in areas of chemistry where little knowledge has been assembled or in areas uncharted by previous work or theories
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens
Skills
liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
LC/MS
Summary
Hiring process
Direct hiring authority for the 1320 series is being used to fill this position. Public Notices serve as a resume repository, and positions may or may not be filled from this announcement.
Duties
Positions involve work that requires full professional education and training in the field of chemistry. This includes research and/or investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition, molecular structure, and properties of substances, the transformations for which they undergo, and the amounts of matter and energy included in these transformations. Performs investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition, physical and chemical properties, molecular structure and chemical reactions of substances; the prediction of transformation they undergo; and the amount of matter and energy included in these transformations.
Requirements
We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.
Qualifications
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards
in conjunction with the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions: To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for the Chemistry Series (1320):
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 of 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.
In addition to the above basic requirement(s):
TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-H (FG/GS 10-12) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-G (FG/GS 5-9) level.
Specialized Experience* may include: Experience with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS); extraction/analysis of drugs in biological fluids and tissues; applying knowledge of analytical chemical principles, theories and practices sufficient to perform a full range of fundamental analysis and investigative responsibilities for aerospace/aviation programs.
OR
3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree gained from an accredited college or university may be qualifying if it provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be directly related to the position being filled.
TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-I (FG/GS-13) LEVEL**,** you must demonstrate in your application you possess one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-H (FG/GS 10-12) level.
Specialized Experience* may include: Experience producing reports as a result of test and evaluation activities that are considered technically authoritative/sound; independently designing and carrying out chemical testing programs, projects, and studies; conducting analytical/evaluative methods and procedures; applying knowledge of chemical laboratory hazards and related safety procedures.
TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-J (FG/GS-14) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application you possess one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-I (FG/GS-13) level.
Specialized Experience* may include: Experience planning, executing and reporting on original or ongoing studies in the field of chemistry requiring a fresh approach to resolve new problems; applying expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods plus thorough understanding of the composition, physical and chemical properties, molecular structure and chemical reactions of substances; and serving as a lead chemist on studies and research projects.
TO QUALIFY AT THE FV-K (FG/GS-15) LEVEL, you must demonstrate in your application you possess one (1) year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the FV-J (FG/GS-14) level.
Specialized experience* may include: Experience applying mastery of scientific methods to independently conduct and oversee complex special scientific studies in areas of chemistry where little knowledge has been assembled or in areas uncharted by previous work or theories.
*Specialized experience is e**xperience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Applicants should provide examples of Specialized Experience in their Work History. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).