Supervisory Chemist

Duties
As a Supervisory Chemist, you will:
Schedule work of the Division, maintaining close liaison with officials of the Office of Currency Manufacturing, Office of Supply Chain and the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer so as to be informed regarding immediate and long range requirements to printing and packaging programs impacting the materials under the position's authority.Implement, conduct, determine resource requirements and modifies or terminates projects as necessary.Develop long-term program plans and objectives in conjunction with BEP needs.Periodically evaluate programs to assess their effectiveness and makes revisions to meet changing needs or to improve effectiveness. Programs are also reviewed to determine means of reducing costs or improving efficiency.Oversee the preparation of technical documents, justifications for major procurements of materials, the technical evaluation, and administration of contracts.Oversee the maintenance of contract work files containing copies of the contract, records of all communications with suppliers, laboratory inspection data, and certificates of conformance.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentVeterans Preference does NOT apply to this Direct Hire announcement.
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:Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. NationalSUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history.Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable). QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Specialized Experience for the GS-14: Specialized experience is one year of experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent in other public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes:
- Performing scientific research methods to investigate technologies and implement these technologies into current processes with minimal impact; AND
- Performing acquisition functions for an agency/organization.EducationEducation Requirements: Individual Occupational Requirements For the Chemist:
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 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.
The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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.
Additional informationOTHER INFORMATION:We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.This is a non-bargaining unit position.The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:A one-year probationary period may be required.A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.Must successfully complete a background investigation.Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.Undergo an income tax verification.Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management. Help

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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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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 résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.
A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Leadership, Technical, Project Management and Communication.This announcement is issued under "Direct-Hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.C 3304 and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration. Competitive examining rules providing for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply.Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) you must score an 80 or better to receive special selection priority.