Chemical Engineer

Summary

These positions are in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, New Chemicals Division, Risk Assessment Branch 2 and Risk Assessment Branch 4. About this organization: OCSPP This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

Duties

This announcement has been amended to extend the Open Period from 10/26/2026 to 11/09/2026. At the full performance level of this position, you will: Interpret, evaluate, and analyze chemical data and other information useful in developing human health and environmental assessments. Develop approaches to review and evaluate scientific data to meet Agency goals and regulatory requirements. Exercise judgment and provide recommendations on occupational exposure analyses to determine potential worker exposure and appropriate risk mitigation measures for workplaces. Communicate analyses, risk assessment characterization, and other technical information to stakeholders and/or other government agencies to provide transparency on Agency work products and actions. If you are hired at a grade level lower than the full performance level (i.e., highest promotion potential level), your duties will be less complex and you will have more supervisory oversight. You may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as analyzing and evaluating scientific data or other chemical information; and analyzing, assessing, or evaluating chemical manufacturing processes, waste treatment, disposal methods, and/or potential for worker exposures. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as analyzing and evaluating scientific data or other chemical information; analyzing, assessing, or evaluating manufacturing processes, waste treatment, disposal methods, and/or potential for worker exposures; and identifying and evaluating conditions affecting environmental releases and worker exposures, including effectiveness of engineering controls. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: General Engineering * Problem Solving * Creativity and Innovation Technical Competence Oral Communication Written Communication Critical Thinking * *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.

Education

Chemical Engineer: You must have one of the following: Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college OR Combination of college level education or training AND technical experience that has furnished you with (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration as an engineer. Evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training written test. Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM. Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Please review the OPM page on specifics about required curriculum and for more information on qualifications, please visit GS-800: All Professional Engineering Positions qualifications. For information about accreditation requirements, visit Accreditation.