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Are you a Research Geologist looking for a position in the Federal workforce? *Do you have a passion for supporting science working to mitigate the impact of natural hazards? *Do you want to be part of an important mission of the Federal Government, helping with exciting and groundbreaking research? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then this is the job for you! Come join the USGS and start doing the job you've always dreamed of!
Why Is It Great To Work For The USGS?
Embark on an exciting future! From the peaks of the highest mountains to the depths of the deepest seas, the U.S. Geological Survey has career opportunities that make a difference in both the lives of others and in the environment. Would you like to join the more than 10,000 scientists, technicians, and support staff of the USGS who are working in more than 400 locations throughout the United States? Apply today! As the Nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. The diversity of our scientific expertise enables us to carry out large-scale, multi-disciplinary investigations and provide impartial, timely, and relevant scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers related to: the health of our ecosystems and environment; natural hazards that threaten us; natural resources we rely on, and; the impact of climate and land-use changes. For more information about the USGS please visit http://www.usgs.gov.
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?
Salary GS-13: $105,335 (Step 01) to $136,936 (Step 10),
Salary GS-14: $124,475 (Step 01) to $161,817 (Step 10);
NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
There is one vacancy however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.
08/10/2018 to 09/10/2018
$105,335 - $161,817 per year
GS 13 - 14
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - Overnight travel of 4-5 nights per month may be required.
No
Permanent - Full-Time
Full-time - Permanent
15
No
SAC-2018-0312
507754800
As a Research Geologist within the Earthquake Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
-Perform field-based paleoseismic research to characterize the chronology of past earthquakes or slip rates on faults in the greater San Andreas fault system in northern California.
-Perform geological research to characterize crustal deformation in northern California and elsewhere. This may include studies of fault slip rates, characterization of location, extent and style of crustal deformation, and/or characterization of active historical and prehistoric deformation using geological, geophysical, and/or remote sensing techniques.
-Use principles and practices of modern research methods in studies of Quaternary faulting in late Pleistocene and Holocene time, including methods in fault zone mapping, tectonic geomorphology, remote sensing, and geochronology to develop understanding of plate boundary processes and their associated hazards.
-Communicate research results and interpretations to colleagues, non-scientists, and the public. Present research results and technical materials to technical and non-technical audiences including both oral and written forms of communication via presentations at scientific or technical meetings, technical committee work, and communications to the media and public.
-Collaborate with scientists, stakeholders, and funding agencies to identify high-priority research, acquire resources required to execute the research, and develop collaborative teams to address fundamental questions in natural hazards research.
The following are the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) required for this position.
If you meet the basic qualification & eligibility requirements of this position, you will be contacted via email after the announcement closes & given 10 calendar days to submit narrative responses that address the following KSAs required to perform the duties of this position. You will be rated based on the information you provide in your resume & the responses you submit to the required KSAs. Veterans' preference rules will apply.
1. Ability to perform field-based paleoseismic research to characterize the chronology of past earthquakes & slip rates on faults in the greater San Andreas fault system in northern CA. Please describe your paleoseismology research experience. List your significant publications associated with paleoseismology work, & clarify your particular role in any multi-person investigation or study.
2. Perform geological research to characterize crustal deformation in northern CA. & elsewhere. This may include studies of fault slip rates, characterization of location, extent & style of crustal deformation, &/or characterization of active historical & prehistoric deformation using geological, geophysical &/or remote sensing techniques. Please describe your experience studying crustal deformation & list your relevant publications.
3. Knowledge of & experience with principles & practices of modern research methods in studies of Quaternary faulting in late Pleistocene & Holocene time, including methods in fault zone mapping, tectonic geomorphology, remote sensing & geochronology to develop understanding of plate boundary processes & their associated hazards. Please describe your experience & role in conducting these types of studies in strike-slip & other tectonic settings including the research methods applied, novel approaches developed, & your record of reports, presentations, & publications that disseminate research results.
4. Ability to communicate research results & interpretations to colleagues, non-scientists & the general public. This includes presentation of research results & technical materials to technical & non-technical audiences including both oral & written forms of communication via presentations at scientific or technical meetings, technical committee work, & communications to the media & general public. Please document your level of experience in presenting research results & technical materials to technical & non-technical audiences; consider oral & written forms of communication. Include any presentations at scientific or technical meetings, technical committee work, & communications to the media or general public.
5. Ability to collaborate with scientists, stakeholders, & funding agencies to identify high-priority research, acquire resources required to execute the research & develop collaborative teams to address fundamental questions in natural hazards research. Please describe your experience working with research teams to address scientific challenges relevant to stakeholders in the public or private sectors. Please describe your roles in scientific teams & your abilities to work with colleagues & management in any organizations you have been a part of. Please detail any successful efforts to obtain funding for research activities.
Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
The full performance level for a Research position is GS-15; however, promotion eligibility is dependent upon the scientific contributions of the incumbent as evaluated by a peer panel.
Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Basis of Rating: Category rating will be used in the ranking & selection process for this position. The categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, & Qualified. If you meet the basic qualification & eligibility requirements of this position, you will be contacted via email after the announcement closes & given 10 calendar days to submit narrative responses that address the knowledge, skills, & abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of this position. You will be rated based on the information you provide in your resume & the responses you submit to the required KSAs. Veterans' preference rules will apply. The KSAs required for this position are listed in the Duties Section of this announcement.
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--This position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. This proof may be faxed, document uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Required Documents" and/or "Contact Information"). Please ensure that all documentation is legible.
--If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i.e., Honorable or General Discharge). Note: If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.
--If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans’ preference and that your character of military service is honorable.
--If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc. The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders.
--Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans’ preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
--If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, the Servicing Human Resources Office must receive proof by the closing date of this announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330 Subpart F for CTAP and 5 CFR 330 Subpart G for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. This includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Required documents may be faxed, uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Contact Information"). If you are a CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you will be considered well qualified if you earn a minimum score of 85 (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference points). For more information on CTAP/ICTAP please click here.
--Required documents may be: 1)faxed to the Agency Contact (see "Contact Information") 2)uploaded directly from your desktop 3)uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments 4)hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see 'Contact Information').
--Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
--Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.
--Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1)Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2)If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3)As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application. 4)Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5)Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy. 6)Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
--If you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements of this position, you will be contacted via email after the vacancy announcement closes and given a period of time to submit narrative responses that address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of the position. Then, if you are rated as one of the most highly qualified candidates, you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45-60 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified via email of the outcome. You can also go to "My Account" within USAJOBS to review your Application Status.
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