Geophysicist

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, BIA Central Office in Lakewood, Colorado.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions and Individual Occupational Requirements, Geophysics Series 1313). Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements: A. 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 B. Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Qualification for GS-13: I have 1 year of specialized experience at the 12-grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include the 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. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.