Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-07: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applying principles, theories, practices, and techniques in engineering or a physical science; AND Assisting with gathering and analyzing information concerning environmental or science impacts. OR: EDUCATION: 1 year of graduate-level education OR: SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Based on a Bachelor’s degree that is demonstrated through class standing (upper 1/3 of class); grade point average (3.0/4.0 overall or 3.5/4.0 in major), or election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society. OR: COMBINATION: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. The first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-09: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Applying principles, theories, practices, and techniques in engineering or a physical science; AND Gathering and analyzing information concerning environmental or scientific impacts; AND Analyzing environmental or scientific information and preparing or reviewing reports. OR: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree. OR: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-11: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Researching scientific data and making recommendations for efficiencies; AND Performing projects using standard techniques and models related to engineering, environmental, and/or scientific processes; AND Analyzing engineering, environmental, and/or scientific information and preparing or reviewing reports. OR: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. Only graduate level education more than 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours), may be used to combine education and experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-12: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to engineering, environmental, and/or scientific regulations and compliance, AND Preparing or reviewing technical reports as it relates to engineering, environmental, and/or scientific issues; AND Monitoring implementation and providing recommendations on programs/projects. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-13: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to engineering, environmental, and/or scientific regulations and compliance, AND Preparing or reviewing technical reports as it relates to engineering, environmental, and/or scientific issues; AND Monitoring implementation and providing recommendations on programs/projects; AND Applying analytical techniques for assessing the effectiveness or efficiency of engineering or scientific operations or work processes. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 level. — “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-801/1301series can be found at the following website: General Engineering Series 801, General Physical Science Series 1301 CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
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