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: Flagstaff, AZ: $122,198 (Step 01) to $158,860 (Step 10) Lakewood, CO: $135,860 (Step 01) to $176,620 (Step 10) NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Duties

As a Research Physical Scientist within the Astrogeology 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 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) In addition to the basic education requirement listed above, applicants must also have one year of research experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service as principal investigator or co-investigator of a federal, competitively funded research project to characterize the physical or chemical composition of planetary surfaces, with specialization in the development of hardware instrumentation to collect observations of planetary surfaces, or development of data analysis software and techniques for processing such observations. Such experience typically includes: Serving as an independent researcher conceiving, formulating, gaining funding for, and conducting research in planetary science; independently conducting assessments of mineral or volatile resources or of geologic hazards; working closely with Federal agencies, universities, non-governmental organizations, and private industry; being the lead author on reports, publications, scientific journal articles, and/or other products of considerable importance to the research situation; attending scientific and interagency meetings to present research results and exchange information within the scientific community; reviewing manuscripts and proposals of other scientists; working directly and responsibly with scientists of other federal and state agencies and universities on technical issues related to the research assignment; and mentoring less experienced scientists in the proposal and execution of federally funded research. 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/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs

Contacts

• Address ASTROGEOLOGY SCIENCE CENTER 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Mary Wagner
• Phone: 303-236-0675
• Email: [email protected]