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What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? Salary GS-07: $51,026 (Step 01) to $66,335 (Step 10); Salary GS-09: $62,415 (Step 01) to $81,135 (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 Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
This job is to support the Marine Minerals Program at the Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center.
-Perform scientific support for research on deep-ocean mineral systems, specifically ferromanganese crusts, manganese nodules, metal sulfides, and phosphorites. Research entails data collection, data analysis and synthesis, and data interpretations and publication.
-Manages laboratory instruments, equipment and experiments, upholding safety and project efficiency. Laboratory instruments include X-ray diffractometer, FTIR spectrometer, UV-visible spectrophotometer, and petrographic microscope.
-Contributes to laboratory maintenance, organization, and archiving of existing and previously collected sample sets. Contributes to research, literature review, and database growth and collection.
-Contributes to publications in quality, peer-reviewed journals and global conference presentations on the topic of deep-ocean mineral systems.
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
For GS-07:
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.
For GS-09:
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-7 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 may include performing a variety of observations, computations, compilations and analyses in assisting higher-level scientists in carrying out physical science assignments. This work experience would have involved following established methods and procedures, or detailed instructions; using some judgment in applying basic principles and procedures; and independently completing recurring assignments, but referring deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations to a designated person for decision or help.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Pay Range
$51,026.00 - $81,135.00