Physical Scientist

Agency: Customs and Border Protection

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location: Multiple Locations

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Requirements: Basic Requirement: You qualify for this position if you meet the basic requirement listed above and possess the experience or substitution of education, if applicable, as described below: A. Degree: 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. AND Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Independently conducting complex physical science analyses of non-routine samples, seized materials, imported merchandise, or forensic evidence using advanced laboratory methods, instrumentation, or analytical techniques. Evaluating, validating, troubleshooting, or reviewing scientific methods, instrumentation, test results, or technical reports to ensure technical accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance with laboratory policies, procedures, or quality standards. Providing technical guidance, training, or recommendations to scientists, analysts, management, or stakeholders to resolve complex scientific or technical issues, improve analytical performance, or support enforcement, regulatory, or program objectives. Preparing scientific reports, briefings, or technical recommendations to explain analytical findings, support enforcement or regulatory determinations, or defend scientific conclusions. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience,