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Position Title
Physical Scientist
Agency
Geological Survey
Announcement Number
USGS-SAC 23-11783783-DE-SN Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 2, 2023 to Friday, February 10, 2023
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Eligibilities
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. (limit characters)
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. 
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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.    
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirements for GS-1301: Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the mandatory basic requirements for Physical Scientists.
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2. GS-07: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience.
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3. GS-09: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, you must have professional experience, graduate education, or a combination of professional experience and graduate education. Select the one response below that best describes your education and/or experience.
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4. Operate and maintain automated stage height recorders, current meters, and other hydrological equipment.
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5. Use basic tools and equipment for the emplacement of hydrologic gaging stations such as power drills, chain saws, and mixing/pouring cement.
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6. Utilize survey grade GPS, including real-time kinematic transceivers to acquire high-precision locational positions.
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7. Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry systems for data transmission. GS-07/09 Only
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8. Understand how hydrology-related disciplines (e.g., ecology, chemistry, soil science) relate to water-management issues. GS-07/09 Only
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9. Apply knowledge of Quality assurance principles to data collection and approval. GS-07/09 Only
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10. Develop and modify computer programs using languages such as C++, MATLAB, and Python. GS-09 Only
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11. Design, develop, and conduct spatial data manipulation using GIS to address specific scientific research questions. GS-09 Only
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12. Present scientific results in a clear, concise, and logical fashion in written technical reports and peer reviewed papers and orally at scientific conferences/symposia. GS-09 Only
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. Do you have experience using ArcGIS to make simple maps?
[3]Yes
[0]No
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14. 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.
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