What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Salary GS-09: $67,743 (Step 01) to $88,065 (Step 10) Salary GS-11: $81,963 (Step 01) to $106,549 (Step 10) NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Duties

As a Geographer within the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Geographer, all grade levels. Degree in geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields. A combination of education and experience-- courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semesters hours in geography or related fields, as shown in "A" above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education. 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-09: In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-09 level: **Master's or equivalent graduate degree in geography or other directly related field of study or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours or the equivalent) leading to a master's degree in geography or other directly related field of study if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled. **OR one year of appropriate professional experience in geography that is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience may include supporting photogrammetric field collections using and operating UAS systems, autonomous vehicles and demonstrating a general understanding of the rules and procedures set forth by the FAA for flying an unmanned aircraft system commercially. Support the production of products using photogrammetric techniques, navigation systems and GPS technologies, to create a map product from data collected in the field. This work typically involves supporting project timelines and deliverables using conventional methods and techniques. At this level, geologists or geographers, can perform scientific work with oversight from supervisors and higher-level colleagues. Products will be monitored through communication of progress. **OR a combination of successfully completed progressive graduate level education, as described above, that is beyond the first year of graduate study and professional experience, as described above. For GS-11: In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-11 level: **Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree in geography or other directly related field of study or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education (54 semester hours, 81 quarter hours or the equivalent) leading to a Ph.D. in geography or other directly related field of study if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled. **OR one year of appropriate professional experience in geography that is equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience may include planning and executing complex photogrammetric field collections using and operating UAS systems, autonomous vehicles and demonstrating a general understanding of the rules and procedures set forth by the FAA for flying an unmanned aircraft system commercially. Produce products using photogrammetric techniques, navigation systems and GPS technologies, to create a map product from data collected in the field. This work typically involves managing project timelines and deliverables independently using conventional methods and techniques though it requires going beyond clear precedents and adapting methods to complex problems, and interpreting findings in terms of their scientific significance. At this level, geologists or geographers, can independently perform scientific work of considerable difficulty and communicate progress and results to a variety of stakeholders (both technical and non-technical). **OR a combination of successfully completed progressive graduate level education, as described above, that is beyond the second year of graduate study and professional experience, as described above. Selective Placement Factor - In addition to meeting the basic qualifications described above, you must also meet the following selective placement factor in order to qualify for this position: I certify that I have a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot UAS Airman Certification (or Private Pilot equivalent) issued by the FAA and have included it in my application package. 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 WOODS HOLE COASTAL AND MARINE SC 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Samantha Albino
• Phone: 703-648-7468
• Email: [email protected]