USAJOBS · 8 hours ago

CHEMICAL ENGINEER (RECENT GRADUATE)

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), USA

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$49K/yr - $78K/yr

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Assists in chemical investigations by providing logistical support for on-site activities. This includes equipment and materials, obtaining local services such as court reporters, and communicating with local officials.

Performs research and analyses of issues relating to investigations. Research subjects include existing regulations applicable to the industry, and a variety of topics resulting from the work of investigation teams.

Writes reports of accidental release events to include the facts, circumstances, and conditions associated with the incident and develops the cause/probable cause based on information obtained during the investigation process.

Evaluate additional information about the incident against the criteria of the incident selection process and provide appropriate recommendations.

Qualification

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Chemical EngineeringEngineering PrinciplesAccidental Release InvestigationAnalytical AssistanceReport WritingProfessional RegistrationFundamentals of Engineering (FE)General EngineeringTechnical Communication

Required

US Citizenship is required.

Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.

Direct Deposit of pay is required.

Selective Service registration is required for male applicants, unless exempt.

Must have completed, within the previous 2 years (up to 6 years for certain veterans), a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.

A 1-year trial period is required.

Physical Requirements: If selected, you will be required to obtain, prior to entrance on duty, a physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position.

A Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement is required.

Basic Requirement for Engineers: 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 different 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.

In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualification requirement in order to be considered for this position: At the GS-07, you must meet one of the following qualifications: A. One full year of graduate-level education (18 semester hours) in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in one of the following fields of Engineering listed above. The education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work; OR B. One year of graduate-level education OR Superior Academic Achievement. OR C. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes 1. Assisting senior investigators in conducting chemical incident investigations, and 2. Prepares preliminary reports based on factual findings during investigations for senior investigator review., and 3. Research basic chemical investigation guidance, policies, and laws. All must be found to be qualified OR D. A combination of education and experience as listed above in A or C, when combined equals 100% of the total requirements. OR E. Successfully completed a 5-year program of study of at least 160 semester hours leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. OR F. I have an engineering bachelor's degree and have appropriate experience as a technician equivalent to grade GS-5 or higher.

At the GS-09 level, you must meet one of the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position includes 1. Provides analytical and technical assistance in the investigative process including applying engineering principles, concepts, and practices in accidental chemical releases, and 2. Research chemical investigative data and prepare reports, and 3. Conducts quality assurance reviews to improve the effectiveness of the products or services to internal and external stakeholders when applicable; All must be found to be qualified OR B. Successfully completed 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a master's or equivalent graduate degree., if related to one of the following fields of Engineering that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully complete the work of the position; OR C. A combination of education and experience as listed above in A and B, which equals 100% of the total requirement. OR D. Successfully completed a 5-year program of study of at least 160 semester hours leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering and 1 year of appropriate professional experience. OR E. I have successfully completed a bachelor's degree in engineering with superior academic achievement and 1 year of appropriate professional.