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General InformationIn order to be eligible to receive consideration for this position, you must be able to: (1) report to the duty station location listed in this vacancy announcement, if selected; and (2) be available to work the schedule identified.GS-5: Salary: $16.84 per hour (Step 01) to $23.85 per hour (Step 10); GS-7: Salary: $20.85 per hour (Step 01) to 29.54 per hour (Step 10) NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired atthe Step 01.
Major Duties
The USGS Geologic Hazards Science Center is seeking an undergraduate or graduate level student working towards a degree in geology, engineering, or physical science to gain practical experience in geology, geophysics or geomechanics research.
As a Student Trainee (Physical Science) you will serve in a trainee capacity, performing routine and recurring development assignments to acquire knowledge and understanding of functions, principles, practices, and methods used in the area of geology, geophysics or engineering.
Duties include:
- Processing seismic waveform and earthquake parameter data using modeling software packages.
- Writing computer scripts and processing codes to manipulate seismic waveform data or earthquake parameter data used in research studies.
- Using enhanced seismic modeling codes to further improve estimates of earthquake source parameters used in research studies.
- Reviewing and preparing earth science literature, graphics and tables for scientific publication.
Qualifications
This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program which is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school.
Eligibility RequirementsIn order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Internship Program: You must be a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a degree or certificate program on a full- or half-time basis as defined by the school (certificate program means post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum); and
Enrollment is with a qualifying educational institution such as a high school or state-approved home school; or accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum.
Students currently enrolled must be in good academic standing maintaining a 2.0 grade point average on a cumulative basis.
You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your appointment under the Pathways Internship Prgm. Qualification Requirements
This internship is geared toward students majoring inone of the following areas of study:physical sciences, engineering, or mathematics.For more information on basic qualifications, please click on the following: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/browse-usgs-qualifications.Formore information on basic qualifications, please click on the following:Physical Scientist job series requirements.BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:All applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement forthe Student Trainee (Physical Science)at all grade levels:A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study (120 semester hours/180 quarter hours) in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree 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;ORB.Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in "A" above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education (CLICKHEREFOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE).GS-05:Only the basic education described above is required to qualify for the GS-05 level.GS-07:In addition to the basic education requirement stated above, applicants must meet at least one of the following to qualify for the GS-07 level:A. One year of appropriate specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience includetaking 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;ORB. Successful completion of one year of graduate 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;ORC. Superior Academic Achievement based on undergraduate study(CLICKHEREFOR MORE INFORMATION ON SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT);ORD. Equivalentcombination of successfully completed graduate level education, as described above, and professional experience, as described above(CLICKHEREFOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE).
All applicants must meet qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Pay Range
$16.84 - $29.54