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Salary: GS-09 $63,271 (Step 01) to $82,279 (Step 10); GS-10 $69,674 (Step 01) to $90,580 (Step 10); GS-11 $76,551 (Step 01) to $99,513 (Step 10).
NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
07/31/2023 to 08/11/2023
$63,271 - $99,513 per year
GS 9 - 11
Few vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel up to 2 nights per month for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
11
No
No
USGS-DEN-23-12046773-DE-SAS
740128600
As a Physical Science Technician within the Central Energy Resources Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Physical Demands:
Work requires standing for long periods of time in a laboratory environment. Work commonly requires exertion in the preparation of samples and running analyses. Considerable dexterity may be required to prepare and/or analyze samples. Additionally, the incumbent may spend extended periods of time working at a computer in an office/laboratory environment.
Work Environment:
Work is primarily performed in a laboratory setting and involves regular and recurring exposure to irritant, toxic, and corrosive chemicals, as well as high-voltage electrical instruments. Special safety precautions and training are required, and the incumbent uses protective clothing and gear such as a laboratory coat, gloves, and safety glasses. Computer work occurs both in office and laboratory environments.
Key Requirements:
Other Information:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
--Vacancy Related Questions: As part of the online application process, you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge skills, abilities and/or competencies:
Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
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) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
--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 30-45 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/740128600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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