Jobs in Aston Pennsylvania

NOTE: This position must be performed in Washington, DC so relocation to Washington, DC will be required.

Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be eligible for a $75,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. Click apply to view full details and eligibility of this recruitment incentive.

At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.

Duties

During the course of their careers, Secret Service Police carry out assignments in protection. Duties include:

• Providing protection for The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions.
• Enforcing mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at referral. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.
• Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.
• Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD.
• Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.

Key Role Description

Assists with Lab technical activities related to all of the refinery processes and products including test methodology, equipment purchases, and equipment calibration and repair. Assists in managing daily operations to insure quality of results, efficient management of inventory to maintain continuity of operations, and the storage and handling of samples for regulatory compliance and inspection purposes.
Role Specific Competencies

At Monroe, we have identified nine specific competencies we expect all employees of our organization to possess. These competencies are incorporated as a part of our Selection, Performance Management/Review and Developmental processes. The competencies and activities for this role are detailed below:

Technical Knowledge - demonstrates the specific skills necessary for the assignments, understands the background and points of leverage to be effective in the role.
* Performs technical work in analytical or physical chemistry involving a variety of standardized chemical and physical tests.
* Monitors a specialized unit of a laboratory section or the operations of several units or performs complex and specialized chemical laboratory tests.
* Conducts analytical and physical tests on finished products.
* Requisition and maintainenance of chemistry supplies and equipment.
* Conducts analytical or physical testing of a variety of materials.

Knowledge of Work Areas and Responsibilities - demonstrates a clear understanding of role and responsibilities within specific area, flexible and agile in adapting to changes or exploring opportunities and challenges.
* Maintains schedule flexibility to meet the needs of the business: extended hours, evenings and/or weekends.
* Performs special projects as assigned by the Lab Leader.
* Attends operational meetings as needed.

Communications - Verbal and Written - includes written and verbal communications, delivers presentations and has good listening skills.

Problem Solving and Conflict Leadership - strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations, and helps individuals to resolve conflicts.

Delivering Results - Sense of Urgency - defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement, meets deadlines and provides timely status updates and follow-through.

Teamwork/Cooperation - accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members and is respectful of others.

Initiative - takes action, seeks new opportunities, and strives to see projects to completion.

Work Reliability/Quality - strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, and seeks opportunities to improve product/services.

Integrity and Trust - honest, accountable, upholds ethics standards and maintains confidentiality.

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

*Minimum 5 years relevant lab experience, Associate's degree with 2 yrs relevant Lab experience, or a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry

*Prior CFR experience preferred - operating and/or maintaining
*General mechanical aptitude - ability to perform basic troubleshooting/repair of equipment

* Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, IT Skills - understanding data bases, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and instrumentation networking.

* Demonstrated proficiency in all of Role Specific Competencies.
* This is a shift-work job that requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.