Careers

Description:

GS-1301-07 Physical Scientist (Environmental)

- Uses prescribed methods to perform specific, and limited work assignments that are normally minor phases of a broader assignment of a higher-grade environmental professional.

- Performs assignments meant to familiarize incumbent with execution of typically assigned projects, in-house and by contract, and with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws and policies.

- Assists with the coordination of curricula and training for assigned program areas on the installation.

- Assists in providing advisory services on questions, issues, and projects in assigned program areas.

- Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.

GS-1301-09 Physical Scientist (Environmental)

- Performs work assignments that are moderately difficult and complex including phases of a broader assignment of a higher-grade Environmental Professional.

- Responsible for executing moderately difficult assigned projects, in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws and policies.

- Assists with the coordination of curricula and training for assigned program areas on the installation.

- Provides advisory services on questions, issues, and projects in assigned program areas.

- Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures, and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Skills/Eligibility:

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

OR

EDUCATION: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement

GS-09 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

OR

EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1301-07 Physical Scientist (Environmental)

• Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform basic project development, execution, training, and minor advisory services in assigned projects.
• Knowledge to grasp troubleshooting techniques and methods to identify and solve routine environmental problems requiring straight foward investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned projects or program(s).
• Ability to search technical reports, manufacturers’ catalogs, and other guidelines and publications to obtain information.
• Ability to use relevant software programs and use data bases to gather information and prepare reports and communicate critical information.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member in the accomplishment of environmental projects.

1301-09 Physical Scientist (Environmental)

• Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform moderately difficult project development, execution, training, and routine advisory services in assigned projects.
• Knowledge to troubleshoot routine environmental problems requiring investigation of unsanitary or questionable conditions in assigned projects or program(s).
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, integration principles and practices, and other guidance to make recommendations concerning assigned restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and/or integration principles and practices; and health, safety, and security practices.
• Ability to use relevant software programs and use data bases to gather information and prepare reports and communicate critical information.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member in the accomplishment of environmental projects and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.