United States Postal Service
External Publication for Job Posting 11113763

If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the

examination may be limited.

Branch

F & TSD

Job Posting Period

10/12/2022 - 11/10/2022

Job Title

FORENSIC CHEMIST

Facility Location

F & TSD LABORATORY

22433 RANDOLPH DR

DULLES, VA 20104-9998

Reimbursement of relocation expenses will NOT be authorized.

Position Information

TITLE: FORENSIC CHEMIST

GRADE: W2 - 02

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE: 1320-0024

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.

SALARY RANGE: 63,350.00 - 129,350.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER: 512755

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies.

We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer

contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Persons Eligible to Apply

All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United

States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. Applicants entitled to veterans’
preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position.

If you are a military veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy #4) to your application under the

Veterans Preference tab.

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System.

Applicants must be age 18 at the time of hire (or age 16 with a high school diploma).

All applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. Paper or

Emailed Applications for Employment will not be accepted in person or by email. You must have a valid email address to

apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be

conveyed by email.

Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list right away to allow correspondence, especially if you

use SPAM blocking software, use a yahoo or gmail account, or use a work or military email address!

@usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com

NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: You may receive multiple requests for background checks in regards to this

employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses

may result in disqualification for this opportunity.

Newly appointed EAS Grade employees are subject to a 1-year probationary period.

Applicants must demonstrate in writing the requirements listed on the announcement through a combination of education,

training and experience. You may use both your Summary of Accomplishments and description of duties (under Work

Experience) to address each of the requirements listed.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI
fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where
the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation,
the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding
5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only,
but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S.
government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or
as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background
check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose

Conducts detailed and complex chemical and physical examinations of evidence utilizing appropriate scientific

methodologies, forensic techniques, and quality assurance practices in support of criminal and administrative investigations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts detailed and complex and sensitive chemical and physical forensic examinations through the application of

scientific practices for the recognition, collection, analysis, and interpretation of physical evidence for criminal and civil law or

regulatory purposes utilizing the most appropriate scientific methodologies that include a variety of instrumental, chemical,

and physical examination techniques.

2. Exercises independent discretion and judgment to render conclusions, form opinions and produce reports based on the

examination and analysis of evidence and interpretation of scientific observations and data.

3. Serves as a subject matter expert and technical advisor in matters relating to the proper collection, preservation,

packaging, and submission of criminal evidence; participates in crime scene evidence collection activities in major field

investigations; ensures evidence handling requirements are met.

4. Provides interpretations, conclusions and opinions through expert witness testimony; produces comprehensive reports

and illustrative exhibits for federal, state and local judicial proceedings at a level sufficient to explain evidence interpretation

and conclusions from forensic examinations and scientific data to a lay audience.

5. Assists with ongoing evaluation and validation of laboratory instrumentation and methods, operating protocols, and safety

practices; maintains awareness of safety procedures and identifies possible physical conditions and/or laboratory procedures

that may create unsafe conditions.

6. Assists with planning and delivery of laboratory services, evidence collection, and field examination training.

7. Designs, develops, and conducts studies and research for improving forensic analyses, scientific methods, and criminal

identification procedures.

8. Acts as liaison with postal management and federal, state, and local representatives on technical developments, forensic

methods, and investigative problems of common interest.

9. Participates in professional associations; maintains technical resource documentation.

SUPERVISION

Assistant Laboratory Director

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated
and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and
experience the following requirements:

Requirements

1. Knowledge of forensic science techniques, laboratory protocols, scientific methodologies, and forensic physical,

instrumental, and chemical examination procedures sufficient to conduct detailed and complex analyses and interpret the

value of evidentiary items.

2. Knowledge of evidence collection, preservation, packaging and shipment procedures sufficient to serve as a technical

advisor in such matters, and to ensure evidence handling requirements are met.

3. Ability to conduct research and prepare technical papers for publication and presentation at professional meetings.

4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in order to prepare reports of examination results and conclusions, and provide

testimony as an expert witness before state, federal or other judicial bodies.

5. Ability to provide training related to laboratory services, evidence collection, and field examination.

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Bachelor’s degree in physical or biological sciences, life sciences, chemistry or a closely
related field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and

sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education.

CERTIFICATION: American Board of Criminalistics. Knowledge and/or experience in the analysis of trace evidence and

controlled substances.

** This position requires a MBI clearance. This process can take up to 6 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned. **

This is a two-step application process requiring you to create a profile and submit an application for the position you are

applying for. You will receive two email confirmations: 1. An email confirming your profile is complete. 2. After submitting your

application you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully submitted. For information,

please contact Sakenia Williams at Talent@usps.gov.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement
to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans'
preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or
selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This
request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation
needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.