Supervisory Physical Scientist

Department of the Army

Ansbach, Germany Full-time $90,925 – $118,204 Closes Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for OPM STEM positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Chief, Environmental Division at a medium garrison within the Installation Management Command (IMCOM). Also serves as the senior staff consultant on all environmental program requirements.

Duties

  • Provides program oversight of activities related to compliance, conservation and remediation.
  • Maintains awareness of current and emerging environmental regulations and policies.
  • Provides staff assistance and direction to installation elements and subordinate activities.
  • Supervises and provides professional engineering, physical science, and/or natural and cultural resources management services related to investigating, measuring, and evaluating environmental conditions.
  • Provides technical program direction and coordination of the installation's environmental quality program requirements.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Benefits

When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

  • The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
  • A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
  • As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
  • If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1.
  • Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
  • For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
  • If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.
  • The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.

About this role

The Supervisory Physical Scientist position with the Department of the Army is based in Ansbach, Germany. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for OPM STEM positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The role pays $90,925 to $118,204 per year.

Day to day, the role provides program oversight of activities related to compliance, conservation and remediation. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal engineering experience this Supervisory Physical Scientist position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Supervisory Physical Scientist position with the Department of the Army in Ansbach, Germany, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $90,925 to $118,204 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Ansbach, Germany, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 10, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Army
Job Type Full-time
Location Ansbach, Germany
Salary $90,925 – $118,204
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 10, 2026
Posted Jun 25, 2026
Source ID EUJJ2612993007DHA
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