Supervisory Physical Scientist

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. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) For GS-15: In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-15 level: One year of appropriate professional experience that is in or directly related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of such experience could include overseeing regional or national water observing networks that provide data and scientific information on the quantity and quality of water across the country; experience in complex technology that ranges from in-situ water sensors and remotely sensed data produced by drones, airplanes, and satellites; or knowledge of testing, calibrating, and provisioning a wide range hydrologic instrumentation. This work involved other recognized senior technical experts asking the scientist for advice or counsel due to his/her personal reputation in the field. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? The Scientific, Technical, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) direct hire authority for Physical Science, GS-1301, is being used to fill this position. Salary: $143,736 (Step 01) to $186,854 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. Salary reflected is based on General Schedule (RUS) pay scale. For locality pay information, click here.