Physical Scientist - Direct Hire

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Duties

• Administers guidance and regulatory expertise for environmental policy direction, calculations, and input for air, soil and water projects and proposed actions.
• Provides expertise in the administration and coordination of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for air, soil and water projects and proposed actions.
• Assist field office staff in the preparation of Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Categorical Exclusions, and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) documents.
• Conducts onsite monitoring of construction sites and implementation of new projects for possible hazardous materials and environmental impacts.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team dealing with issues concerning hazardous materials and environmental protection.
• Assemble essential information on topics of hazardous material, air, soil, and water and facilitate the training of various resource specialists.
• Analyzes scientific data to assess and report on the status of environmental conditions.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• May require a one year probationary period.
  
  

Qualifications

This position has an individual occupational requirement (IOR) that must be met to be considered. Please read the Educations section to ensure you meet this requirement.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Experience in the fields of environmental science, physical science, hydrology, or geology, conducting and/or assisting with natural resources research projects. Collecting and analyzing environmental monitoring data such as water quality and quantity, soil erosion, air quality, or hazardous materials. Utilizing basic scientific techniques, procedures, and methods to provide support in the planning, development, or implementation for components of assigned programs/projects. Carrying out, interpreting, and explaining basic studies to evaluate program or project performance. Preparing parts of reports or written evaluations to explain and convey findings related to scientific programs, projects, or processes. Assisting in identifying and resolving scientific issues which could have an impact on the program/project. OR A Ph. D or successfully completed 3 years of progressively higher lever graduate education leading to a Ph. D.

OR A combination of higher-level graduate education and experience. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: May be required to walk or ride in vehicles over rough terrain while completing field work. Duties may involve bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, or lifting.

Work Environment: Some work is performed in an office setting, other work is completed in the field which may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and hazards such as wildlife and chemical and physical hazards.

Education

This Position Has An Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) That Must Be Met. To Be Considered, Applicants Must Meet One Of The Below Requirements:

• A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
• A combination of education and experience. Education must be equivalent to one of the majors shown above and included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience.
  
  

You must submit copies of all transcripts that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Additional information

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the job opportunity announcement closes, your resume and all supporting documents will be reviewed by HR to determine your eligibility for Federal employment and your qualifications for this position specifically.

Because this vacancy will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the announcement. All qualified candidates will be referred for consideration; the hiring office may conduct interviews at their discretion.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics). You do not have to respond to the competencies separately, but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the following competencies: Environmental Engineering, Manages and Organizes Information, and Technical Credibility