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Physical Scientist (CBRNE)
Customs and Border Protection · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Sterling, VA $85K – $133K Apply by Jul 15, 2026 General Physical Science ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Operations Support, Laboratories and Scientific Services, located in Sterling, VA..
What You'll Do
- →The Physical Scientist (CBRNE) serves within the Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate, conducting expert analyses and threat assessments of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive materials, and providing technical support for detection systems and field operations.
- →This position directly supports the agency's mission by ensuring the scientific integrity of CBRNE detection and response activities that safeguard national security and public safety.
- →This position starts at a salary of $85,447.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $133,142.00 (GS-12, Step 10).
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes.
- ✓Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.
- ✓Please review further details via the following link.
- ✓DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
- ✓Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
- ✓Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.
- ✓Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9045fa0f-5535-4983-85e9-25c7794f1d81
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