Physical Scientist - TERM (LRT-DEU)

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Department of the Interior

Job Summary

Reclamation is seeking a professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on his/her expertise as a Physical Scientist inthe Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (MSCP).You can make a difference by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.LOCATION: Lower Colorado Region, LC River MSCP Office, Adaptive Management Group,Boulder City, NV.Relocation expenses are not authorized and additional vacancies may be filled.

Major Duties

At the full performance level, incumbent:

  • Uses enterprise tools (ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise Architect, X-Ray for ArcCatalog) to design, develop, and implement databases following industry standard database lifecycle steps with a focus on requirements analysis.
  • Reviews specification development, acquisition, and quality assurance for geospatial, LiDAR, remote sensing, and ground survey data that are required to support geospatial analysis and display work tasks planned by Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (LC River MSCP) staff.
  • Develops analytical workflows for straightforward and efficient analysis and display of complex spatial interrelationships including identification of trends, patterns, and relationships between multiple geographic themes.
  • Provides cartographic support to LCR MSCP staff for developing mapping products and assists them in reviewing geospatial data for accuracy, appropriateness, and subsequent analysis.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must first meet the Basic Education Qualification Requirements listed below:1. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.OR

2. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in1 above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:GS-09: In order to qualify for the GS-09 grade level, your resume must reflectone year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexityto at least the GS-07 grade level; OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degreeOR master's or equivalent graduate degree.

Specialized Experience for GS-09: Defined as experience integrating and applying Geographic Information System (GIS) applications using GIS related software/hardware to meet natural resources related objectives.

GS-11: In order to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, your resume must reflectone year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexityto at least the GS-09 grade level; OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D degree.Specialized Experience for GS-11: Defined as experience developing, conducting and analyzing geospatial data using geoprocessing automation.

GS-12: In order to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, your resume must reflectone year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 grade level.Specialized Experience for GS-12: Defined as experience developing and conducting advanced geoprocessing tasks, designing and developing automated spatial and tabular data workflow processes, and producing automated mapping products.

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.

Your resume must clearly reflect the experience/education listed above. In determining qualifications, the Human Resources specialist may not make assumptions. If your resume does not clearly reflect the required experience/education, your application will be marked as ineligible.

Pay Range

$52,049.00 - $98,126.00

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End Date: 

Monday, December 23, 2019