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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time CHEMIST (NH-1320-02/03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command, (AFMC) in the Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC) – HILL AFB in UTAH. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.
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Recruitment, Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.
Roster may be used to fill vacancies Complex wide for the next 90 days.
Salary Range ($40,332 – $137,000) YEARLY
Job Open Date 09/17/25
Job Close Date 10/19/25
Qualification Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide chemical and physical science laboratory service support to customers who maintain, repair, and overhaul aircraft, missiles, and their sub-components. Specifically, the OO-ALC Chemistry Laboratory analyzes hazardous waste, asbestos, breathing air, weapon systems fuels, oils and other lubricating fluids, plating solutions, organic and inorganic materials, and performs shelf life extension evaluations.
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- This may be a designated Drug Testing Position
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)
- A Chemistry degree at the bachelor’s level from an institution with an ABET accredited program or a
closely related field is highly desired.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial
aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include
overnight stays.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which
may include overtime and/or compensatory hours.
- Responsible for work area safety and is required to comply with all applicable safety directives. Unsafe
conditions are immediately reported to the responsible office.
Recruitment Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.