Supervisory Physical Scientist
As Chief of the Watershed and Urban Hydrology Section within the New England Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Supervises, directs, coordinates, and plans the work of scientists and support staff conducting a wide variety of water resource investigations. Works with section staff to identify the most effective manner for completing project work and with senior managers to provide organizational leadership. Conducts strategic scientific program and resource planning and execution focusing on needs of the customer. Solves complex technical, organizational and interpersonal problems with rational and effective decision making. Promote and maintain close working relationships with state, local, and other federal agencies for the scientific understanding and management of water resources. Operate a government motor vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Work is primarily sedentary although travel, including visits to field sites, occasionally occurs. These visits may include walking over rough terrain and occasional lifting and climbing. Field settings can be variable depending on the season and location but include exposure to rain, cold or hot weather, and rapidly running streams and open water. Knowledge of special safety precautions, including the use of safety equipment, may be required during field activities. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Physical Scientist, all grade levels. A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. B. A combination of education and experience--education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science, engineering, or mathematics) that included at least 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science as described above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. GS-13:
In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-13 level:
Possess 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-12 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 may include planning, executing and reporting on original physical science studies or ongoing physical science studies requiring a fresh approach to resolve new problems. The complexity of this work typically required extensive modification and adaptation of standard procedures, methods, and techniques, and the development of totally new methods and techniques to address novel or obscure problems for which guidelines or precedents were not substantially applicable. At this level, physical scientists have wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment to perform scientific work of marked difficulty and responsibility. 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.
Supervises, directs, coordinates, and plans the work of scientists and support staff conducting a wide variety of water resource investigations. Works with section staff to identify the most effective manner for completing project work and with senior managers to provide organizational leadership. Conducts strategic scientific program and resource planning and execution focusing on needs of the customer. Solves complex technical, organizational and interpersonal problems with rational and effective decision making. Promote and maintain close working relationships with state, local, and other federal agencies for the scientific understanding and management of water resources. Operate a government motor vehicle as an incidental driver. Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Work is primarily sedentary although travel, including visits to field sites, occasionally occurs. These visits may include walking over rough terrain and occasional lifting and climbing. Field settings can be variable depending on the season and location but include exposure to rain, cold or hot weather, and rapidly running streams and open water. Knowledge of special safety precautions, including the use of safety equipment, may be required during field activities. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Physical Scientist, all grade levels. A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. B. A combination of education and experience--education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science, engineering, or mathematics) that included at least 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science as described above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in A above. GS-13:
In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-13 level:
Possess 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-12 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 may include planning, executing and reporting on original physical science studies or ongoing physical science studies requiring a fresh approach to resolve new problems. The complexity of this work typically required extensive modification and adaptation of standard procedures, methods, and techniques, and the development of totally new methods and techniques to address novel or obscure problems for which guidelines or precedents were not substantially applicable. At this level, physical scientists have wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment to perform scientific work of marked difficulty and responsibility. 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:
$101,884 to $132,453 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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