Physical Scientist, GS-1301-07 (TERM-DEU-YS)

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Department of the Interior

Job Summary

What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary: $43,251 (Step 01) to $56,222 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired atthe Step 01. There is one vacancy; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.

Major Duties

As a Physical Scientist within the Astrogeology Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

- Uses computer programs to prepare a variety of geologic and geochemical maps.

- Applies standard mathematical formulas to identify, scale and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features.

- Assists in compiling physical science data for automation in GIS databases.

- Performs basic raster and vector analyses of spatial data by combining datasets generated across disciplines to assist with the generation of unique research products, including surficial geologic maps of diverse areas.

Qualifications

For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/physical-scientist-gs-1301.

In

addition to the basic education requirement as stated in the link above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-07 level:

**One year of successfully completed graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or the equivalent) in physical science 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 Superior Academic Achievement based on undergraduate study.(CLICKHEREFOR MORE INFORMATION ON SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT).

**OR one year of appropriate professional experience that is in or related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-5 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 GS-5 level experience could include taking measurements and collecting information; learning to take proper samples; conducting routine calculating, plotting, and checking of numerical data; preparing graphs and data profiles; and accomplishing routine analyses. This work experience would have involved receiving clear, specific, and detailed instructions as to the methods, procedures, and guidelines to use.

**OR a combination of successfully completed graduate level education, as described above, and professional experience, as described above.(CLICKHEREFOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Pay Range

$43,251.00 - $56,222.00

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End Date: 

Monday, March 16, 2020