Physical Scientist, GS-1301-15 (DB-MP)
As the Science Advisor for Risk Reduction within the Office of the Associate Director for Natural Hazards, some of your specific duties will include:
-Advises the Associate Director for Natural Hazards in setting scientific direction for Risk Research and Applications. -Plans and develops scientific project activities for Risk Research and Applications projects. Assesses the need for policy changes to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of the projects. -Engages internal and external partners to help set the direction of hazard science and apply results in decision making processes. -Communicates with the public through writing and personal appearances. Provides information to the media on USGS risk reduction activities. -Performs complex work of broad significance involving the application of research results to risk reduction by translating results of research into direct and practical application to efforts within the USGS. Represents the USGS and advises bureau leadership as a hazard's science expert. -Operate a government vehicle as an incidental driver. For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
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//www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/physical-scientist-gs-1301 GS-1301-15:
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 investigations that involved highly unstructured problems involving both difficult technology and complex human relations or programmatic issues. The results of these investigations had significant effects over a wide region of the United States, or may have included responsibility for new technology especially critical to the organization's programs. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
-Advises the Associate Director for Natural Hazards in setting scientific direction for Risk Research and Applications. -Plans and develops scientific project activities for Risk Research and Applications projects. Assesses the need for policy changes to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of the projects. -Engages internal and external partners to help set the direction of hazard science and apply results in decision making processes. -Communicates with the public through writing and personal appearances. Provides information to the media on USGS risk reduction activities. -Performs complex work of broad significance involving the application of research results to risk reduction by translating results of research into direct and practical application to efforts within the USGS. Represents the USGS and advises bureau leadership as a hazard's science expert. -Operate a government vehicle as an incidental driver. For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
https:
//www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/physical-scientist-gs-1301 GS-1301-15:
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 investigations that involved highly unstructured problems involving both difficult technology and complex human relations or programmatic issues. The results of these investigations had significant effects over a wide region of the United States, or may have included responsibility for new technology especially critical to the organization's programs. 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.
- Department:
1301 General Physical Science - Salary Range:
$139,037 to $170,800 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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