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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

CHEMICAL ENGINEER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Dahlgren, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$63K/yr - $159K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Chemical Engineer to perform professional engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes to produce useful analytical products and systems. The role requires developing mathematical models and performing analysis to support operational problems, while also maintaining awareness of emerging technologies in the field.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs professional engineering/scientific work involving chemical processes to produce useful analytical products/ systems; and the use of mass, momentum, and energy transfers with thermodynamics and chemical kinetics for chemical/biochemical conversion processes in a developmental capacity

With minimal guidance, either individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team, develops representations, constructs mathematical models, and performs targeting and effects assessment analysis of components, nodes, networks and systems of interest using engineering principles and established methodologies and models. This will be in support of routine to moderately complex operational problems within the assigned area, and the analysis is oftentimes based on structured and unstructured data sources that can be conflicting or incomplete

Prepares and/or presents supporting documentation to include responses to routine inquiries, reports, presentations, and/or other related documents to communicate and defend analytical approaches and findings

Maintains awareness of emerging technologies and professional developments to stay current in the field and for application to work assignments

With limited oversight from senior personnel, supports the improvement of existing or development of new analytic methods, models, techniques, and tools to improve analytical products through needs identification, requirement documentation, capability evaluation, and feedback generation

Performs complex, accurate, and technically rigorous model-based analysis of adversary components, nodes, networks and/or systems based on multiple structured and unstructured intelligence datasets to produce targeting solutions in support of joint planning and operational requirements

Develops representative network/system characterizations and mathematical models using appropriate methods to fill information shortfalls/ensure optimal depiction of real world

Identifies critical elements/vulnerabilities, prioritizes targets for engagement to meet specific objectives, and provides qualitative and/or quantitative estimations of effectiveness of recommended engagement options

Uses critical thinking and creative problem solving to adapt existing methods and tools and/or develop innovative approaches to improve ability to meet requirements/enhance operational utility

Leads, mentors, and performs complex assignments within a team environment to improve capability of a technology area or address command initiatives

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringThermodynamicsChemical KineticsModelingAnalytical ProductsProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkLeadership

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

A security clearance may be required

If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement

Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Position may be subject to random drug testing

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

Employee must maintain current certifications

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Position may be subject to polygraph testing

You must submit copies of your official transcripts

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program

To qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below

DR-0893-01 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems

Specialized experience is professional engineering experience assisting with engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes utilized by industries and/or scientific technologies to produce products and/or systems

EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position

OR - Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts

DR-0893-02 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade DR-01 (GS-11), or equivalent in other pay systems

Specialized experience is professional engineering experience performing engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes utilized by industries and/or scientific technologies to produce products and/or systems

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement

COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Problem Solving, Communication, Technology Management, Teamwork and Leadership

Preferred

Highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong background in chemical engineering/science

Proven ability to perform complex engineering/scientific work involving chemical processes, including the development of analytical products/systems

Expertise in applying mass, momentum, and energy transfer principles alongside thermodynamics and chemical kinetics to optimize and innovate chemical/biochemical conversion processes

Proven ability to apply knowledge of petroleum, oil, and gas networks and/or systems and perform modeling to predict system behavior

Demonstrated ability to prepare, produce, and deliver timely, relevant, and technically accurate analytical products and recommendations to military customers

Experience in exploring, developing, evaluating, and/or operationalizing new methodologies, technologies, or tools to enhance organizational capabilities in petroleum processing and transshipment

Solid understanding of the functions and operations of oil and gas system processes and components

Ability to analyze information, extrapolate where data is missing, make correct inferences and conclusions, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives

Ability to operate and understand a process or fluid dynamics model

Knowledge of Department of War military command structure, missions, and programs, national security issues, trends, and topics of interest