Maine Staffing
INTERDISCIPLINARY MATERIALS ENGINEER/CHEMICAL ENGINEER
Maine Staffing, Kittery, Maine, us, 03904
Interdisciplinary Materials Engineer/Chemical Engineer
You will serve as an INTERDISCIPLINARY MATERIALS ENGINEER/CHEMICAL ENGINEER in the WATERFRONT SUPPORT BRANCH (134.3), LABORATORY DIVISION, QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities will include serving as the subject matter technical expert for matters in rubber, paint, and plastics. You will plan and conduct physical, chemical, and equipment studies of a very complex and difficult nature in support of NAVSEA and other regulatory requirements. You will advise on improvement of equipment, procedural methods, and ensure that specialized equipment is procured, modified, and installed. You will determine if existing equipment and methods can be modified to meet test criteria and you will assist other laboratory personnel in solving difficult or unusual problems. Qualifications
For GS-0806-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in the scientific and technological aspects of material usage, specifically with rubber, paints, and plastics, including the application of core principles and practices. Experience resolving complex problems or developing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience coordinating team-based projects and providing technical oversight and direction. Experience formulating, executing, advising, and/or recommending solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, or devices. OR Successful completions of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For GS-0806-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in utilizing materials science, with a focus on rubber, paints, and plastics. Experience assisting in resolving complex problems or utilizing existing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience performing material analyses in support of rubber, paint, and adhesives. Experience preparing, presenting, and evaluating plans, designs, reports and correspondence. OR Successful completions of a master's degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For GS-0893-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in the scientific and technological aspects of material usage, specifically with rubber, paints, and plastics, including the application of core principles and practices. Experience resolving complex problems or developing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience coordinating team-based projects and providing technical oversight and direction. Experience formulating, executing, advising, and/or recommending solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, or devices. OR Successful completions of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For GS-0893-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in utilizing materials science, with a focus on rubber, paints, and plastics. Experience assisting in resolving complex problems or utilizing existing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience performing material analyses in support of rubber, paint, and adhesives. Experience preparing, presenting, and evaluating plans, designs, reports and correspondence. OR Successful completions of a master's degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/materials-engineering-series-0806/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/chemical-engineering-series-0893/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Basic Requirements: A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. 4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.) Note: An applicant who meets the basic requirements as specified in A or B above, except as noted under B.1., may qualify for positions in any branch of engineering unless selective factors indicate otherwise. A transcript must be submitted with your application. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During
You will serve as an INTERDISCIPLINARY MATERIALS ENGINEER/CHEMICAL ENGINEER in the WATERFRONT SUPPORT BRANCH (134.3), LABORATORY DIVISION, QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. Responsibilities will include serving as the subject matter technical expert for matters in rubber, paint, and plastics. You will plan and conduct physical, chemical, and equipment studies of a very complex and difficult nature in support of NAVSEA and other regulatory requirements. You will advise on improvement of equipment, procedural methods, and ensure that specialized equipment is procured, modified, and installed. You will determine if existing equipment and methods can be modified to meet test criteria and you will assist other laboratory personnel in solving difficult or unusual problems. Qualifications
For GS-0806-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in the scientific and technological aspects of material usage, specifically with rubber, paints, and plastics, including the application of core principles and practices. Experience resolving complex problems or developing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience coordinating team-based projects and providing technical oversight and direction. Experience formulating, executing, advising, and/or recommending solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, or devices. OR Successful completions of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For GS-0806-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in utilizing materials science, with a focus on rubber, paints, and plastics. Experience assisting in resolving complex problems or utilizing existing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience performing material analyses in support of rubber, paint, and adhesives. Experience preparing, presenting, and evaluating plans, designs, reports and correspondence. OR Successful completions of a master's degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For GS-0893-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in the scientific and technological aspects of material usage, specifically with rubber, paints, and plastics, including the application of core principles and practices. Experience resolving complex problems or developing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience coordinating team-based projects and providing technical oversight and direction. Experience formulating, executing, advising, and/or recommending solutions to modify standard practices, equipment, or devices. OR Successful completions of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For GS-0893-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experienced in utilizing materials science, with a focus on rubber, paints, and plastics. Experience assisting in resolving complex problems or utilizing existing strategies to meet unusual needs of materials (rubber, paints, plastic testing and rubber manufacturing). Experience performing material analyses in support of rubber, paint, and adhesives. Experience preparing, presenting, and evaluating plans, designs, reports and correspondence. OR Successful completions of a master's degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/materials-engineering-series-0806/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/chemical-engineering-series-0893/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Basic Requirements: A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions. 2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. 3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A. 4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all inclusive.) Note: An applicant who meets the basic requirements as specified in A or B above, except as noted under B.1., may qualify for positions in any branch of engineering unless selective factors indicate otherwise. A transcript must be submitted with your application. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During