Physical Scientist- Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command; The Prairies at Wright Field (OH); Remote; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command in the United States is seeking a Physical Scientist under Direct Hire Authority to manage environmental program activities, oversee execution of programs through in-house and contracted work, and provide expert advisory support on program issues.

The role requires adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations, with coordination across supervisors, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure robust environmental compliance and program success.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of assigned program(s) through application of professional knowledge and skill in environmental physical science practices, processes, and techniques.
• Responsible for executing assigned program(s), in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.
• Provides advisory services on specific problems, projects, programs, and functions in assigned program area.
• Responsible for communicating and coordinating assigned program issues with superiors, team members, higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other Industrial Facility units, community and other officials, and/or interest groups.
• Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment. Ensures adherence to Federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment.

Job description

Physical Scientist- Direct Hire Authority

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Physical Scientist performing management, execution. and operations for assigned program(s) within the Division.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of assigned program(s) through application of professional knowledge and skill in environmental physical science practices, processes, and techniques.
2. Responsible for executing assigned program(s), in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.
3. Provides advisory services on specific problems, projects, programs, and functions in assigned program area.
4. Responsible for communicating and coordinating assigned program issues with superiors, team members, higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other Industrial Facility units, community and other officials, and/or interest groups.
5. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment. Ensures adherence to Federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment.

Requirements & Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force Materiel Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $76463 – $118204/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-02-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

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