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Supervisory Chemist

Environmental Protection Agency

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$125,776 - $188,573

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GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of chemists in a government lab to conduct environmental testing that protects public health, while ensuring all work follows strict rules and meets the needs of other agencies.

You'll manage daily operations, mentor staff, and advise on scientific issues related to lab quality and applied research.

It's ideal for an experienced chemist with strong leadership skills who wants to make a real difference in environmental protection.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry or a related field (basic entry education requirement)
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent, providing leadership and technical expertise in laboratory analytical activities impacting public health
  • Experience in coaching, mentoring, or leading teams
  • Competency in administration and management
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Expertise in chemistry principles and practices
  • Knowledge of quality assurance processes

Full Job Description

This position is in Region 6, Lab Services & Applied Science Division, Laboratory Analysis Branch.

About Region 6 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as providing leadership, oversight or technical expertise for laboratory analytical activities which directly affect public health; coaching, mentoring or leading others.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Administration and Management.* Problem Solving.

Chemistry.* Quality Assurance.* *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience. Major Duties:

You will: Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the organizational unit,ensuring that they comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.

Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Serve as a technical advisor and assistant to the Division Director onissues pertaining to the Regional Laboratory, Quality Assurance and Applied Science.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: EPA-V6-MPI-2026-0002