Supervisory Senior General Physical Scientist

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 24 November 2025.

OPEN TO CURRENT AFRL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY.

The Senior General Physical Scientist is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, and overall direction for the research section. The successful candidate will oversee the management and coordination of personnel, resources, and projects to ensure the section's research objectives align with mission and strategic goals. This position requires a strong emphasis on personnel supervision, strategic planning, and effective resource management, as well as an ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Apply broad knowledge of occupational health, environmental safety, and program management to support and enhance mission effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies for risk assessment, health protection, and operational decision-making, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and organizational policies.
• Ensure program activities align with Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies and industry best practices; provide coaching and support to program managers as needed.
• Lead collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements, define solutions, and ensure timely and reliable delivery of products and services.
• Facilitate meetings and working groups to coordinate inputs across subject matter experts, program teams, and customers.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor documentation such as Program Objectives, Execution Plans (e.g., POEMS), ROADMAPS, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with international standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 30401 (Knowledge Management), ISO 45001 / ANSI Z10 (Occupational Health), and ISO 19011 (Auditing).
• Interpret and apply Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA), and other regulatory guidance relevant to operations.
• Promote a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing, including the development, protection, and transfer of intellectual property (IP).
• Conduct program briefings and present key performance indicators to leadership for strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to talent management by supporting team development, onboarding of new staff, and building high-performing, mission-aligned teams.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

General Physical Science Series, 1301 Requirements
Individual Occupational Requirements:
Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

or

Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Industrial Hygienist Series, 0690 Requirements-
Individual Occupational Requirements:

A bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in industrial hygiene, occupational health sciences, occupational and environmental health, toxicology, safety sciences, or related science;

or

A bachelor’s degree in a branch of engineering, physical science, or life science that included 12 semester hours in chemistry, including organic chemistry, and 18 additional semester hours of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene;

or

Certification from the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (formerly American Board of Industrial Hygiene

Desired Qualifications

• Background in occupational health, environmental science, program management, or related fields.
• Proficiency in using civilian and military personnel management systems commonly employed within the DoD research environment including, but not limited to DCPDS, C2S2, and ATAAPS.
• Familiarity with the Air Force Research Laboratory's mission, objectives, and research priorities.
• Familiarity with federal regulations, ISO standards, and enterprise-level program operations.
• Prior experience working in military or defense research organizations, with an understanding of the unique requirements, processes, and constraints associated with these environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex and evolving environment.
• Experience with data-driven decision-making, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requisition Number 47918

Series

0601

1301