This position is open exclusively to current Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) Federal Civilian Employees. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory Chemist (1st Level) (NH-1320-04) to work at Warner Robins Air Logistic Complex (WR-ALC) at Robins Air Force Base, located in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
2026 Salary Range: $125,776 - $192,331 (Yearly, including locality)
Posting Open: 11/2/2026
Posting Close: 11/8/2026
Who May Apply: Current Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) Federal employees
The purpose of this position is to serve as a 1st level supervisor. The mission of the physical sciences laboratories at Robins AFB is to safely provide precise, innovative laboratory analysis and consultation services of the highest integrity to ensure a quality product serves the needs of the customer while continually growing the business. Exercises 1st level technical and administrative supervisory personnel management responsibilities for 25% or more of duty time. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the unit. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and engineering objectives. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Actively pursues organizational quality programs, goals and objectives in all activities.
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related technical field. Knowledge of and experience in chemical analyses performed in support of the overhaul, repair and tests of aerospace systems, processes and components is highly desired.
- Work may occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft IAW Joint Travel Regulations to other government installations, contractor facilities, or other commercial locations for both training and mission accomplishment.
- Work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
- Position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
1. Knowledge of chemical principles, theories, practices and methodologies applicable to a wide range of duties sufficient to serve as a specialist in organic, inorganic and analytical instrumental methods of analysis. Skills to identify deficiencies in standard methods or analysis and to modify or develop new approaches to satisfy unique requirements. Practical knowledge and experience with engineering, materials, quality assurance and industrial processes used in the overhaul, repair, and manufacture of aircraft, engines and accessories.
2. Knowledge of administrative and resource policies, practices and procedures; including the ability to adjust work operations to meet emergencies; the ability to change program or workload requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice to quality; and the ability to establish objectives or performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement.
3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Ability to utilize AoP concepts and initiatives to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization, and to mentor, motivate and apprise a staff of subordinate workers.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with others in a courteous, tactful, and diplomatic manner to gain cooperation in achieving goals.
6. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of the issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
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 and longer than two-pages. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit
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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