Job opening: Ecologist/Physical Scientist
Salary: $117 518 - 152 771 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Sep 15 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?
Salary: $117,518 (Step 01) to $152,771(Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
Locality pay scales here
NOTE: The Fairview, PA location is located in the city of New Cumberland (Fairview Township), PA
Open to current or former Federal employees: USGS-RES-23-12127294-ST-DLP
Duties
As the Chesapeake Bay Coordinator within the Office of the Northeast Regional Director, some of your specific duties will include:
Qualifications
GS-0408:
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A. below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Ecologist, all grade levels.
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours or the equivalent in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours or the equivalent in ecology, and 12 semester hours or the equivalent in physical and mathematical sciences.
GS-1301:
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Physical Scientist, all grade levels.
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
**OR
B. A combination of education and experience--education equivalent to one of the majors shown in "A" above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science, engineering, or mathematics) that included at least 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science as described above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)
GS-15:
In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-15 level:
One year of appropriate professional experience that is in or directly related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Examples of appropriate GS-14 level work may include: 1) Developing and coordinating major interdisciplinary projects that may impact a large restoration effort; 2) developing or directly influencing the scientific, administrative and technical policies necessary for the effective direction, management, and operation of a multi-discipline, multi-million dollar scientific program; 3) resolving critical problems resulting from the unprecedented complexities of a multi-disciplinary program; 4) serving as the principal scientific or technical contact with other Federal agencies, state and local government organizations, the public, and other groups that may affect the success of a major interdisciplinary scientific program.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
- 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.
- Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .
Contacts
- Address OFFC OF REG DIR, NORTHEAST REGION
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Mail Stop 600
Reston, VA 20192
US
- Name: Diana Panchal
- Phone: 703-648-7464
- Email: [email protected]