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CHEMIST (PETROLEUM)

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy

Salary
$102,415–$158,322/year
Grade
12–13
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Posted
Jul 30, 2026
Apply by
Oct 27, 2026
Category
Chemistry

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Summary

You will serve as a Chemist in the Quality Division of the Naval Petroleum Office of NPO FORT BELVOIR.

Duties

You will provide expertise in evaluation of laboratory test data and methodology for testing performed in support of Navy remediation efforts.

You will review laboratory corrective action plans for findings and recommends acceptance/rejection of the corrective actions.

You will conduct briefings that detail findings for management of the laboratories being assessed.

You will review proposed findings of less experienced assessors and determine validity of findings.

You perform laboratory assessments to ensure appropriate quality and analytical systems are in place to allow laboratories to perform testing of regulated materials that meet the requesting agency’s stated Quality Objective.

You will review quality control and analytical test data submitted by laboratories to determine data validity and evaluate facility compliance with regulatory requirements.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. or Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. A transcript is required and must be submitted with your application.

How you will be evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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