CHEMIST

Summary The PALACE Acquire Program offers a permanent position upon completion of a formal 3‑year training plan. Interns receive yearly salary increases and promotions based on performance and supervisory approval. Overview Open & closing dates: 09/29/2025 to 09/28/2026. Salary: $55,486 to $99,314 per year, varying by location. Responsibilities Performs developmental assignments in the application of professional principles, techniques, methods, and procedures relating to the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the composition, molecular structure, and properties of substances. Performs recurring assignments, independently handling tasks of increasing difficulty and complexity as directed by the supervisor or team lead. Participates in special initiatives, studies, and projects, working with other specialists to plan, perform research, and conduct studies. Prepares written correspondence and other documentation, drafting responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, and related material. For GS‑09 level: Performs advanced developmental assignments, investigates transformations of substances, and interprets energy changes. Determines procedures, resolves factual issues, and adapts guidelines to resolve procedural or factual problems. Carries out special projects, collaborates with specialists in planning and conducting studies, and prepares comprehensive reports and documentation. Basic Requirements Degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by coursework in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and a minimum of 6 semester hours of physics. Qualifications GS‑7: Must have completed or be completing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and have documented superior academic achievement, indicated by a grade point average of 2.95 or higher (or 3.45 or higher for major‑specific courses) across the final two years of study. GS‑9: Must have completed two years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent and maintain a GPA of 2.95 or higher (or 3.45 or higher for major‑specific courses). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Professional knowledge of chemistry concepts, theories, and standard practices sufficient to perform assignments. Skill in applying principles and concepts of chemistry to complete assignments. Knowledge of the occupation to prepare reports, documentation, and correspondence that communicate factual and procedural information clearly. Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing, and to work professionally with peers and management. Ability to plan and organize work, consult with coworkers, and apply analytical investigative techniques. Additional Requirements U.S. citizenship required. Probationary period of one year. Security clearance may be required (Secret). Potential travel and relocation. Benefits A federal employee benefits package includes health, retirement, and other standard federal benefits. Eligibility depends on full‑time status. For more details, visit the federal benefits website. EEO Statement The agency is an equal‑employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr