U.S. Army Corp of Engineers serves as the civil engineering firm to the U.S. Government, with no requirement to enlist in military service. We are seeking an Environmental Chemist to join our team. This role serves as a specialist in the chemistry of toxic, hazardous and radioactive waste. This role also supports the District's radiological mission and is repsonsible for the radiochemistry aspects of environmental health and safety investigations and studies.

Duties:

• Serves as a specialist in the chemistry of hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste (HTRW) and supports the District’s mission in one or more of the following areas: Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS), Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)/Superfund.
• Provides advice regarding site chemistry matters such as sampling, testing and analysis of waste including sampling techniques, quality assurance, in plans, specifications, and onsite cleanups.
• Recommends appropriate disposal or processing techniques of waste materials based on the chemistry of the waste and in compliance with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Analyzes and offers recommended solutions for site clean-up problems.
• Investigates, analyzes, and directs Architect-Engineer investigations of proposed site operations to determine the presence and concentration of toxic and hazardous chemicals.
• Reviews designs, plans, and specifications for toxic and hazardous waste site cleanups to ensure compliance with chemical sampling, testing and analysis quality assurance standards.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the education/experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Candidates should have a degree in chemistry.

- GS-11 Specialized experience is defined as: 1 year of specialized experience performing investigative work involving conventional methods and techniques; Completing assignments that do not involve radical departures from past practices or require the development of new or innovative approaches, methods or techniques; Taking responsibility for conventional projects where existing guidelines, approaches, and techniques are adequate.

- GS-12 Specialized experience is defined as: 1 year of specialized experience applying scientific expertise and analytical methodologies applicable to the hazardous and toxic waste contamination investigation programs; Providing technical direction, review, support in the areas of chemical, biological, toxic, and hazardous waste site field investigations, studies, and designs; Giving advice on sampling techniques, quality assurance and chemical engineering aspects of hazardous waste on plans, specifications and cleanups.

You must be a U.S. citizen.

This job does not require enlistment and is a civilian role located in the Buffalo, NY office. The position may be eligible for telework, but is not remote.

Job Family (Series) - 1320 Chemistry

GS-11 Step 1: $75,764

GS-12 Step 1: $90,811

Federal Employment comes with many benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, 3-5 weeks of paid time off plus sick time, retirement benefits, and potential assistance with child care; for more information, please visit USACE Benefits: https://www.usace.army.mil/Careers/USACE-Employee-Benefits/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,764.00 - $118,050.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14202