Physical Science Technician - Government Publishing Office

To qualify for the Physical Science Technician, PG -1311-9, you must meet the following requirements: The IOR for the Physical Science Technician, PG-1311: Examples of qualifying specialized experience include work in the fields of astronomy, physics, geophysics, chemistry, hydrology, health physics, engineering, electronics, geology, oceanography, and metallurgy. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as general or specialized experience when the work was performed in close association with physical scientists or other technical personnel and provided intensive knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods,techniques, and precedents. In addition to meeting the above IOR applicants must meet the below qualifications: To qualify for the Physical Science Technician, PG-1311-09,applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PG-07 grade level in the Federal Service that include: 1) Collects wet data samples. 2) Provides data reports to senior technicians or chemists for final reports. 3) Operates instruments such as analytical instrumentation to acquire data and obtain reliable measurements. 4) Performs Quality Control analysis, complete Quality Control reports and reviews data for quality assurance. OR Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-09. OR Combinations of education and experience. 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. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. This position is a career ladder in a one-grade interval series with a full performance level of 12 All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (08/13/2026) to be considered. Assists senior technicians and chemists in the analysis of materials used in printing, lamination and binding processes. Analyzes materials for physical durability, Spectroscopy and performs general wet chemistry analysis. Performs chemical and physical experiments to support QC testing, research and troubleshooting problems. Performs periodic control sample testing of assigned test apparatus in the laboratory. Adheres to fundamental safety protocols and Safe Work Practices (SWP's).