Physical Scientist

Position Overview

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Required Qualifications

• Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Professional and Scientific Positions.
• Education: 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 a combination of education and experience – an education equivalent to one of the majors with at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Experience Required: FOR GS-11: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems. Examples include serving as an advanced analyst in analytical chemistry for water sample analysis, using specialized equipment, performing calibrations and quality control, training technicians, and generating analytical reports.
• Experience Required: FOR GS-12: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems. Examples include planning and executing complex physical science studies involving intensive investigations and adapting conventional methods to challenging problems.
• Experience Required: FOR GS-13: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems. Examples include research design, thorough analysis, and implementation, as well as consolidating research findings to identify strategic research areas.
• Experience Required: FOR GS-14: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems. Examples include providing research and science support for program policy, managing complex interdisciplinary tasks, and contributing to policy and guidance development.
• Experience Required: FOR GS-15: Successfully completed 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems. Examples include management planning such as concept development, leading research groups, performing environmental modeling and forecasting, publishing research findings, and representing the organization in broader scientific and management settings.
• Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Demonstrated knowledge of professional environmental physical scientific principles, practices, techniques, and procedures; ability to troubleshoot routine environmental science problems; familiarity with applicable Federal, State, and local laws; and the skill to integrate an interdisciplinary team of professionals including attorneys, public health specialists, engineers, and community planners.
• PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. Clearly identify the duties, responsibilities, and total weekly hours for each position held.
• VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Volunteer work, including that completed through National Service Programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations, will be credited towards qualifying experience.
• Education: If using education to qualify: Official transcripts are required upon appointment if the degree is used as the basis for qualification. The accrediting institution must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign institutions may be used to meet the requirements if proof of equivalency to a conventional U.S. education program is provided.
• Employment Type: OTHER.