- Position Title
- Research Geophysicist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-SAC-22-11375079-DE-ML Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 7, 2022 to Friday, March 25, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Please mark "YES" to all eligibility options below for which you wish to be considered. We can only verify eligibility options for which you claim and provide proper documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section of the announcement for specific requirements.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Interior employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of the Interior) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Basic Requirements for GS-1313: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Geophysicists.
2.
GS-13: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
3.
GS-14: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience. Select the response below that best describes your experience.
4.
Knowledge of modern geophysical, mathematical, computational and statistical techniques to conduct basic and applied geophysical research on earthquake hazards.
5.
Which response best describes your background in earth science and related fields? Your resume should provide supporting examples.
6.
Presents complex technical information both orally and in writing.
7.
Writes clear, organized reports and documentation.
8.
Makes presentations at scientific meetings.
9.
Number of peer-reviewed, scientific publications you have authored or co-authored.
10.
Design/construct/operate high pressure (greater than 30,000 psi) test systems.
11.
Operate laboratory electronic test equipment such as DVM, signal generator, oscilloscope, amplifier, pulse generator electrometer and LCR meter.
12.
Collect and interpret laboratory data (including laboratory control programs such as LabView).
13.
As a science leader or manager, demonstrates knowledge of the nature of scientific productivity within a scientific organization, including the requirements and expectations of research programs. GS-14 ONLY
14.
Provide technical oversight and supervision to other scientists involved in multi-disciplinary investigations and applied research activities. GS-14 ONLY
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.