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This position is located in the Materials and Application Division (MAD), Office of Technology Development (OTD), Chief Technology Officer Directorate. This Division is responsible for leading the technical development of new materials and processes, improving product quality and production efficiency in the manufacture of US currency and other Bureau products.
Learn more about this agency08/10/2021 to 08/24/2021
$87,198 - $113,362 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
Yes
21-BEP-300-A
610284400
All candidates who are: (1) Current Bureau of Engraving and Printing internal employees who are qualifying as Status Eligibles or currently serving on a permanent Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), (2) CTAP eligibles
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
-Develop new substrates. Apply knowledge of paper manufacturing and/or textiles, including a practical knowledge of paper/textile chemistry, to identify new additives and coatings and incorporate them in samples. Determine the physical properties of paper/textiles and their environmental dependence. Perform fiber analysis and use common laboratory equipment including microscopes, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy (ultra violet- visible-near infrared) and, FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy).
-Develop new formulations, modify production ink formulations, lead the effort for updating test protocols and/or developing new test methods and procedures used for quality control, Perform a full range of testing and analyses including UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy (ultra violet- visible-near infrared) , FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), rheological profiles, drying time, fineness of grind etc.
-Develop new analytical methods and transition those into a production environment to enable in-line or at-line testing. Perform chemical testing including UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy (ultra violet- visible-near infrared), FTIR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), and thermal analysis. Analyze materials, their interactions, environmental dependence and the impact of these properties on production.
-Work in groups and matrix teams; mentor and provide technical advice and assistance to resolve problems; review work products to ensure they meet the goals of the organization.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
Key Requirements:Individual Occupational Requirements For the 1301 Physical Scientist:
Basic Requirements:
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Specialized experience: For the 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. Specialized experience for this position includes:
-Experience related to a combination of: paper science, natural/manmade polymer films, surface modifications, ink/pints/coating formulation, AND
-Experience in test method development, sample preparation, instrumental data collection, processing, and analysis using instruments such as Fourier Transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR) or Ultra-Violet-Visible-Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis-NIR), AND
-Experience developing conclusions from data and communicating results both orally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences, AND
-Experience leading/managing projects in traditional or matrix teams
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks.
Individual Occupational Requirements For the 1301 Physical Scientist:
Basic Requirements:
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.
A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé tips.
CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:- Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
- If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge and any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc.
- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
All applicants must also submit a Performance Appraisal: a copy of your most recent, signed, completed annual performance appraisal which includes the final rating. If it is not dated within the last 18 months, or if you have not received a performance appraisal, please explain why in your application.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION:
For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/610284400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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