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There is one vacancy; however, this announcement maybe used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.
Learn more about this agency09/09/2019 to 09/10/2019
$67,956 - $88,348 per year
GS 11
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Overnight travel of 1-5 nights per month may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
11
No
No
DEN-2019-0284
544565200
As a Physical Scientist with the Geoscience and Environmental Change Science Center, some of your duties will involve the following:
-Management of the Earth System Biogeochemistry Laboratory, which includes design and oversite of laboratory experiments; preparation and analyses of environmental samples including gases, liquids, and solids; operation and maintenance of complex scientific equipment such as elemental analyzers and gas chromatographs; development of laboratory standard operating procedures, organization and quality assurance of laboratory based data.
-Coordination of complex field studies, including collection of environmental samples and highly technical physical and chemical data, soil description and classification, installation and maintenance of environmental sensors and dataloggers, and oversight of field-based experiments.
-Application of numerical models and statistical methods for analysis and interpretation of environmental data using programming and scripting languages including R, Python, and Matlab.
-Using Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) to assemble and analyze geospatial data in order to develop new maps of soil properties and to aid in the identification of suitable field sites.
-Operates a motor vehicle as an incidental driver.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Field work occurs under a variety of harsh environmental conditions over multiple days, in order to collect samples and field data. May require considerable walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Field site access may require hiking over rough, uneven, rocky surfaces; climbing/descending steep slopes; or crossing moving water.
This vacancy is limited to the first 35 applications received and will close at midnight Eastern Time on the day this application limit is reached regardless of the closing date specified in this vacancy announcement. Any application received prior to midnight Eastern Time of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application should the vacancy close earlier than stated in this announcement due to the applicant limit being reached. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.
Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
In addition to the basic education requirements, if you are qualifying based on specialized experience, you must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Examples of such experience may include: conducting scientific investigations of soil biogeochemistry; planning, coordinating, and executing scientific investigations that include: (1) laboratory processing of environmental samples, particularly soils, and data collection; (2) developing numerical models or using statistical methods for analysis of field and laboratory data, particularly with code based statistical analyses or computer programming (Python/Matlab/R); (3) experience with geospatial analyses or mapping using Arc GIS or comparable software to identify or map soils.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
--Basis of Rating: The government-wide direct hire authority for Physical Scientist is being used to fill this position. All applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements will be referred for consideration.
--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 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: (1) meet the minimum qualification requirements listed in the vacancy announcement; and (2) possess the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies that exceed the minimum qualification requirements, as determined by a review of at least one subject matter expert, ensuring that you’re likely to be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry. 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 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.
--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.
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