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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Chemist (NH-1320-03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 635 SCOW, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base located in Dayton, Ohio. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
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Incentives may be authorized.
2026 Salary Range ($92,841 - $134,582) yearly w/ locality
Job Open Date: 9/1/2026
Job Close Date: 9/15/2026
Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens
Serves as senior technical expert in the chemical analysis area. Critically reviews, evaluates, and interprets current literature, agency reports, technical reference data, and data from laboratory and field studies concerning specific organic or inorganic products in connect with the use and performance of these materials in storage facilities, vehicles systems, and propulsion systems. Serves as a technical expert in analytical techniques (both wet chemistry and instrumentation) used in the analysis of inorganic and organic materials. Develops technical input for specifications, qualified product lists, and technical orders.
Requirements:
Obtain & maintain a security clearance
May be required to travel to perform temporary duty
May have extended/other than normal duty hours
Basic Requirements:
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
1. Professional mastery of a broad range of principles, theories and practices of the chemical specialty area encompassing analytical testing and process monitoring to support depot maintenance weapon system maintenance, and supply chain processes. Experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex assignments such as preparing and conducting work that requires significant judgment in evaluating, selecting precedents and adapting or modifying procedures and acceptance criteria.
2. Skill in the interpretation and application of ASTM test methods and other standard chemical procedures as they apply to depot maintenance, weapon system maintenance, and supply chain processes.
3. Ability to apply and knowledge of chemical hygiene, lean, health, safety, environmental and security principles as outlined in applicable technical orders, regulations, practices, and/or procedures.
4. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conducts research, summarize results, monitor workload/projects, make appropriate recommendations, and develop innovative solutions.
5. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
6. Ability to communicate (prepare technical reports, present results and analysis of problems, and present conclusions) effectively with others (both orally and in writing) in a courteous, tactful, and diplomatic manner to gain cooperation in achieving goals and to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups.
RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at .
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
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