Chemical Engineer - Federal Acquisition Service

Chemical Engineer - Federal Acquisition Service

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$90,968.00/yr - $/yr

As a Chemical Engineer, the incumbent provides professional chemical engineering support to acquisition and supply functions for assigned items.

Location of position:
Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of General Supplies and Services (GSS), Supply Chain Operations Division (QSDD), Various locations.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

• Research, evaluate, document, and assess customer product requests (and other functions/activities) to ensure chemical qualities, composition, and other similar elements of products meet customer requirements in terms of acquisition, transportation, storage, and delivery.
• Perform technical evaluations and prepare technical support documents for specifications, standards, commercial item descriptions, item purchase descriptions, and qualified product lists, in GSA managed products to include but not limited to chemicals, cleaners of all types, disinfectants, insecticides, polishes and floor finishes for commercial or military applications.
• Assist contracting officers during the procurement process by evaluating vendor product data for concurrence with item purchase description salient characteristics. Analyze requests from contractors for deviations from contract specifications to determine the impact on the function or service ability of an item and provide recommendations to the contracting officer.
• Review complex engineering problems and provide recommendations to GSA management. Analyze characteristic data concerning new or improved commodities and new items proposed for inclusion in the GSA system.
• Apply physical, chemical, and numerical analytical criteria such as pH, specific gravity, density, flash point, ratios and percentages. Apply hazardous material classification and make determinations as to product classifications such as flammable, oxidizing, corrosive and acute toxicity; read and interpret Safety Data Sheets for physical and chemical properties.

Conditions of employment:

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or former political appointees must disclose; OPM authorization required
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier
  2)
• Have identity and work status eligibility verified via e‑Verify; discrepancies to be resolved
• Must be or become hazmat certified for transportation of regulated materials per 49 CFR, IMDG and IATA regulations within 90 days of hire

For each job on your resume, provide:

• Exact dates held each job (month/year – month/year)
• Number of hours per week worked (if part‑time)

If you have volunteered through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps), we encourage you to include this experience on your resume.

Basic Requirements for Engineers: A degree in professional engineering or a combination of college‑level education, training, and/or technical experience.

Specialized

Experience:

One year of experience equivalent to GS‑11 in the Federal service, applying chemical engineering principles, concepts and practices. Must include two of the following:

• Determining chemical components used to assist with chemical analysis
• Performing chemical testing to obtain solutions for process/production systems
• Presenting chemical analysis reports to senior leadership

Positive education requirement:
Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date. Official transcript required before appointment.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to many benefits such as:

• Health insurance (wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long‑term care insurance
• Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Associate

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Government Administration