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This is not a remote position, periodic telework may be approved.
05/07/2024 to 06/05/2024
$40,918 - $53,190 per year
GS 5
Few vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—This position requires the employee to physically report to work at the office designated by the vacancy announcement. Periodic telework may be approved.
Occasional travel - You may be required to travel an average of 5 nights per month for this position.
No
Recent Graduates - Future Recent Graduates who expect to complete the degree requirements no later than 08/01/2024.
Full-time
Excepted
9
No
No
USGS-PATH-24-12395256-RG-DW
790010000
Open to all qualified U.S. Citizens that meet the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Recent Graduates Program as described below.
As a Physical Scientist within the Pennsylvania Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program you must meet the following requirements:
Qualification Requirements
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must meet A OR B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Physical Scientist, all grade levels.
A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's 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.
**OR
B. A combination of education and experience--education equivalent to one of the majors shown in "A" above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science, engineering, or mathematics) that included at least 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science as described above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Education Requirements:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Basis of Rating:
All applicants who meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official in veterans' preference order.
To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12395256.
Required documents may be:
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:
If you are 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/790010000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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