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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/CHEMIST

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A Physical Scientist studies and conducts research in one of many specialized areas within the natural sciences including biology, chemistry and physics.

$110,926 / year median in Maryland

+5% projected growth

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You will serve as an Interdisciplinary Engineer/Chemist in the Air Systems Group, Propulsion & Power Engineering Department of
NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12/13) grade level or pay band (DP-04) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Directing research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs for aviation and maritime fuels and lubricants; (2) Establishing the technical specifications and quality assurance requirements for propulsion fuels and lubricants; (3) Leading multidisciplinary teams in assessing fuel and lubricant compatibility with military and commercial systems; (4) Conducting development and certification efforts for alternative or synthetic fuels and lubricants; and (5) Formulating policies related to the procurement, storage, supply, delivery, and use of aviation and shipboard fuels including all related quality assurance measures, while also representing the agency at national and international technical meetings. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.