What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? The Government Wide direct hire authority for Physical Sciences-1301 is being used to fill this position. Salary: GS-15: Salary by duty location can be found here. NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Duties

As a Physical Scientist (Chief of Staff) within the Office of the Associate Director of Energy and Minerals Resources, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

Requirements CONTINUED: Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. QUALIFICATIONS: 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. For GS-15: In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-14 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 such experience could include leadership roles on agency and interagency committees of national and international importance, maintaining liaison with high level officials to grow and sustain partnerships, managing headquarters operations in a science organization, and providing authoritative consultation on program, operational, communication, and partnership strategies that substantively impact program direction. This work involves other recognized senior technical experts asking the scientist for advice or counsel due to his/her personal reputation in the field. 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 ASSOC DIR FOR ENG AND MIN 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Terri Cooper
• Phone: 703-648-7417
• Email: [email protected]