Summary About the Position: Serves as a specialist in the chemistry of toxic, hazardous and radioactive waste (HTRW). The position also supports the District's radiological mission and is responsible for the radiochemistry aspects of environmental health and safety investigations and studies. This position is located at: US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, BUFFALO, ENVIRONMENTAL BRANCH, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SECTION, BUFFALO, NY 14207-3199 H5L1520 Responsibilities Serves as a specialist in the chemistry of hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste (HTRW) and supports the District’s mission in one or more of the following areas: PFAS, FUDS, FUSRAP, CERCLA/Superfund. Provides advice regarding site chemistry matters such as sampling, testing and analysis of waste including sampling techniques, quality assurance, in plans, specifications, and onsite cleanups. Recommends appropriate disposal or processing techniques of waste materials based on the chemistry of the waste and in compliance with all Federal and State laws and regulations. Analyzes and offers recommended solutions for site clean-up problems. Investigates, analyzes, and directs Architect-Engineer investigations of proposed site operations to determine the presence and concentration of toxic and hazardous chemicals. Reviews designs, plans, and specifications for toxic and hazardous waste site cleanups to ensure compliance with chemical sampling, testing and analysis quality assurance standards. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education/experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. This position has a positive education requirement. To view the educational requirements, go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website:Chemistry Series - 1320 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. GS-12 Specialized experience is defined as: One year of specialized experience performing duties such as: Applying scientific expertise and analytical methodologies applicable to the hazardous and toxic waste contamination investigation programs; Providing technical direction, review, support in the areas of chemical, biological, toxic, and hazardous waste site field investigations, studies, and designs; Giving advice on sampling techniques, quality assurance and chemical engineering aspects of hazardous waste on plans, specifications and cleanups. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). GS-11 Specialized experience is defined as: One year of specialized experience performing duties such as:You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Performing investigation work involving conventional methods and techniques; Completing assignments that do not involve radical departures from past practices or require the development of new or innovative approaches, methods or techniques; Taking responsibility for conventional projects where existing guidelines, approaches, and techniques are adequate. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Chemistry Oral Communication Problem Solving Research GS-12-Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). GS-11-Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Incentives may be offered with a signed service agreement (recruitment, relocation, student loan repayment).