- Position Title
- Supervisory Geophysicist
- Agency
- Geological Survey
- Announcement Number
- USGS-DEN-23-11803971-DE-MAW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 30, 2023 to Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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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.
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.
Please select the response that best describes your professional experience in the design, development, installation, and operation of complex seismological or geophysical networks in remote or challenging environments.
4.
Please select the response that best describes your extensive knowledge of seismological data analysis and interpretations of seismograms.
5.
Please select the response that best describes your knowledge of government regulations sufficient to participate in design reviews, contract negotiations, and technical discussions with contractors to review bids, proposals, and specifications for quality, appropriateness, and thoroughness.
6.
Please select the response that best describes your experience conducting geophysical investigations requiring an understanding of theory and practice of operating scientific instruments to measure geophysical phenomena
7.
Please select the response that best describes your knowledge of the principles of seismology and the practices of modern seismological monitoring networks.
8.
Please select the response that best describes your experience modifying or developing programs for geophysical data acquisition and processing
9.
Please select the response that best describes your experience developing and evaluating new systems based on familiarity with system design, system analysis, application programming, and recent developments in the fields of geophysics and computer science.
10.
Please select the response that best describes your experience adaptig behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
11.
Please select the response that best describes your experience interfacing with instrumentation personnel, such as electronic technicians and instrument developers, to identify problems and requirements that relate to data collection and processing.
12.
Please select the response that best describes your experience developing and maintaining good working relations with scientists, administrators and other users of seismic information.
13.
Please select the response that best describes your experience working effectively with others to develop and implement operational changes and carry out duties.
14.
Please select the response that best describes your experience preparing inventories and managing seismic acquisition and processing equipment.
15.
Please select the response that best describes your experience utilizing knowledge of geophysical instrumentation in order to distinguish natural geophysical variations from artificial disturbances, and to make judgements about possible sources of data anomalies.
16.
Please select the response that best describes your experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting networks of geophysical instruments (seismometers, GPS, tiltmeters, etc.) in remote environments.
17.
Please select the response that best describes your experience with installing long-term/permanent geophysical instrumentation (seismometers, GPS, tiltmeters, etc.) in remote environments.
18.
Please select the response that best describes your professional experience with geophysical instrumentation including sensors, digital data acquisition systems, and acquisition software
19.
Please select the response that best describes your ability to communicate verbally and in writing in order to present complex technical information to individuals (bureau and departmental management, contractors, etc) and to facilitate constructive discussion and to obtain consensus or agreement.
20.
Please select the response that best describes your knowledge sufficient to assist the Bureau in planning for future research and operational needs such as major new geophysical sensors.
21.
Please select the response that best describes your skill in writing clear technical documentation, specifications, correspondence, reports, and other material.
22.
Please select the response that best describes your extensive experience with national and international organizations or programs involved in seismology and geophysics sufficient to participate in scientific and diplomatic liaisons and the development of site agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
23.
Please select the response that best describes your ability to communicate verbally and in writing in order to present complex technical information to individuals (bureau and departmental management, contractors, etc.) and to facilitate constructive discussion and to obtain consensus or agreement.
24.
Please select the response that best describes your demonstrated skill as a spokesperson with respect to the scientific and the technical aspects of seismic monitoring programs.
25.
Please select the response that best describes your professional experience maintaining current familiarity with work being done by others in the fields of earthquake hazards and volcano seismology through consultation and communication with leading authorities in universities and state and Federal agencies throughout the country.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
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.