CHEMIST (PETROLEUM)

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Fort Belvoir (VA); Remote; USD 102,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command at Fort Belvoir seeks a Chemist in the Quality Division of the Naval Petroleum Office. You will evaluate laboratory test data and testing methodologies in support of Navy remediation efforts.

Qualifications include a degree in physical or life sciences or engineering with chemistry coursework and physics; transcripts are required. The position is telework eligible and requires a Secret clearance. Salary range is $102,415–$158,322 per year, with two openings.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering with 30 semester hours in chemistry and calculus coursework.
• At least 6 semester hours of physics.
• Transcript required with application.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in evaluation of laboratory test data and testing methodologies for Navy remediation efforts.

Education

Chemistry coursework: 30 semester hours

Physics: 6 semester hours

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

You will serve as a Chemist in the Quality Division of the Naval Petroleum Office of NPO FORT BELVOIR.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide expertise in evaluation of laboratory test data and methodology for testing performed in support of Navy remediation efforts.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: 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. A transcript is required and must be submitted with your application.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.