Supervisory Physical Scientist

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Supervisory Physical Scientist

Company: Federal government of the United States


Description: SummaryThe Government-Wide direct hire authority for GS-1301 Physical Scientist is being used to fill this position.Salary dependent upon the agreed upon duty location of the position. Locality pay tables can be foundThe position serves as a Supervisor in the Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center. Incumbent supervisor leads one of two sections within the Hydrologic Studies Branch and can be duty stationed at either of the Center’s two main offices in Richmond, VA or Charleston, WV.OverviewOpen & closing dates12/16/2024 to 01/03/2025Salary$103,409 – $140,293 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 13Locations1 vacancy in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy, but must report to the duty location in the vacancy announcement. This is NOT a remote position.Travel Required25% or less – You may be expected to travel an average of 3 nights per month for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberUSGS-RES-25-12628380-DHA-LVControl number823839000This job is open toVideosDutiesAs a Supervisory Physical Scientist within the Virginia – West Virginia Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include the supervision of staff on, or leadership of, projects that focus on:
– Identification of structural controls on groundwater movement, availability, and quality.
– Constructing groundwater models to determine groundwater budgets and transport processes.
– Measuring and analyzing factors contributing to land motion including groundwater pumping and isostatic rebound.
– Characterization of the hydrology, water-quality, and ecology of small urban watersheds and determination of the effect of implemented restoration efforts.
– Determination of nitrogen, phosphorus, and suspended-sediment loads and trends in streams and rivers of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
– Characterization of emerging threats to surface-water and groundwater systems that include harmful algal blooms, perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and waste-water contaminants.
– Performing statistical data analyses on data sets to characterize current conditions and to identify trends in conditions and interprets results.
– Communicating findings from complex hydrologic investigations in technical reports and oral presentations to a wide variety of audiences, from technical experts to the general public.Work Environment and Physical Demands: Substantial amount of work carried out at locations physically removed from main unit. Occasional Field WorkRequirementsConditions of EmploymentKey Requirements: * Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
• Selectee must provide a valid state driver’s license & safe driving record.
• Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam.

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

• Driver’s License/Driving Record – You will be required to operate a government-owned or -leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties. Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements:(1) possess a valid State license, and (2) possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record.
• Pre-Employment Medical – Taking and passing a pre-employment medical examination at Federal expense is required due to the physical demands of this job.
• Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.
• A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

QualificationsBASIC 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.**ORB. 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.For GS-13:In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-13 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-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.Education

• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit:

Additional informationOther Information:

• Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
• Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
• USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.
• The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit

. * The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

• THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Agency Benefits:

• USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
• For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at:

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• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Salary: $103409 – 140293 per year

Location: Richmond, VA

Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:25:24 GMT


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