Summary This is a Direct Hire announcement. This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Office of Product Development. As a General Physical Scientist, you will assist the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Acquisitions with carrying out contract management duties for various instrumentation and sensors used in testing and evaluating printed security documents. Responsibilities As a General Physical Scientist, you will: Conduct analyses and test to confirm performance of developmental materials and security printing products to specifications. Use the full range of laboratory equipment available such as microscopes, spectrometers, and paper testing equipment, etc. Record data, prepare samples, perform routine analysis and measurements, and maintain the laboratory in good order. Maintain and calibrate all instrumentation used for testing in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and industry practices. Ensure the laboratory follows office safety, health practices, and security accountability. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. National SUITABILITY, 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). Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience for the GS-09 is one year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience accounting for an inventory of samples from receipt to final disposition in accordance with organizational policies and procedures; AND Writing reports that include analytical procedures, conditions, basic statistical analysis and results; AND Experience following standard procedures to receive samples, test samples of printed products, analyze data and report results; AND Experience maintaining laboratory areas, supplies, and equipment. OR You may qualify with 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR You may qualify on a combination of education and experience. To combine education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. Specialized experience for the GS-07 is one year (52 weeks) of experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent, that is directly related to the position as listed in this announcement and which has equipped the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience documenting basic level technical analysis information; AND Experience contributing to oral discussions/presentations and written fact sheets/reports; AND Experience applying principles and concepts of general engineering and science in order to research, interpret and carry out assignments. OR You may qualify with 1-year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement. OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Education Individual Occupational Requirements for the Physical Scientist: 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 science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: Veterans Preference does NOT apply to this Direct Hire announcement. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 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. A one-year probationary period may be required. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. 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. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.