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Job opening: Physical Scientist

Salary: $139 395 - 181 216 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Aug 14 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? The Government Wide direct hire authority for Physical Sciences, GS-1301 is being used to fill this position. Salary: $139,395.00 (Step 1) to $181,216.00 (Step 10) NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. Payment of Relocation Expenses - Relocation expenses are authorized.

Duties

As a Physical Scientist within the Natural Hazards Mission Area, 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 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-14: 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-13 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 would include leadership of activities that require coordinated planning and execution across a complex organizational structure of geologic hazard research, product development, and delivery. Resulting efforts identified emerging scientific direction and stakeholder and user information needs through assessment and selection of methods and technologies, often adapted to new applications; and involved complex human relations requiring effective written and verbal communication of complex technical principles to technical and non-technical audiences to demonstrate effectiveness and relevance. The results of these efforts had significant effect in developing or shaping science products with potential to inform disaster risk reduction policy and management decisions or provided strategic direction for complex organizations and guidance to senior technical experts responsible for execution of strategy and direction. Experience would also include familiarity with budget planning and implementation and science communication and outreach activities. 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 VOLCANO HAZARDS PROG OFFC 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
  • Name: Diana Panchal
  • Phone: 703-648-7464
  • Email: [email protected]

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