Chemical Engineer
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
Posted: March 20, 2026 (2 days ago)
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U.S. Special Operations Command (Army)
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Salary
$131,342 - $170,750
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading programs related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats for the U.S.
Army's Special Operations Command, including developing policies, managing training for soldiers on new technologies, and overseeing equipment maintenance and budgets.
It's a senior management role focused on planning and coordinating these efforts to support special operations missions.
A good fit would be someone with extensive experience in defense or military operations, strong organizational skills, and a background in handling hazardous materials and high-stakes projects.
About the Position: This position is located at U.S. Special Operations Command (Army), SOTF Fort Bragg, NC.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.
See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Orchestrating Chemical Biological Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) deliberate plans, doctrine, policies, agreements, and Memorandums of understanding (MOUS) as they pertain to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and associated agencies, 2) Serving as the training program manager for the CBRN training program developing statements of work, organizing sensitive training programs, and scheduling New Equipment Training (NET) for Soldiers who are introduced to new and emerging technologies, 3) Administering the Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) maintenance program and liaise with Special Operation units to share technology and applicable designs of emerging CBRN devices and 4) Providing direct oversight of the CBRN to manage the department's financial management system, program objectives, and applicable regulations, guidelines, and directives.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communication Hazardous Materials Planning and Evaluating Project Management Some positions allow education as a substitution, this position is based on experience only.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
Major Duties:
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