Geophysicist (Data Management)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for the Geophysicist Series, GS-1313 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geophysics-series-1313/ Basic Educational Requirements (Geophysicist-1313): Degree: that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.) OR Combination of education and experience — course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work of this position, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an appropriate field as described in paragraph A from above. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Your resume must demonstrate one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-12: Designing and implementing geologic, geophysical and/or geochemical studies; Managing geophysical instrumentation, data acquisition, processing, archiving and retrieval activities for a multi-station network. Analyzing seismic, geodetic, or other geophysical data to improve forecasting strategies; Developing geophysical models from current data in complex domains. GS-13: Experience of advanced concepts, theory, principles and practices of geophysics, physics, and/or geology: Providing technical guidance/oversight to divisions within the Department; Experience in using a high degree of originality in planning and executing approaches to problem solutions by way of a thorough review of existing methods, definition of problem areas, and selection of the appropriate geophysical methodology; Providing scientific and technical advice, guidance, and coordination regarding the various technical projects underway within the Department. Experience in resolving technical difficulties requiring professional scientific judgement which are referred from the Department and providing technical advice and assistance on subjects involving geophysics with other Office components, other Government organizations/agencies and contractors. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Deputy Director, Trust Services in Lakewood, Colorado and Location Negotiable After Selection, United States. The purpose of this position is to serve as the subject matter expert in geophysics and authoritative resource for other scientists and program specialists within scientific programs.