Supervisory Physical Scientist

Geological Survey • Saint Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

You will serve as a Supervisory Physical Scientist at the GS-13 level, with a stated salary range of $106,437 (Step 01) to $138,370 (Step 10). First-time hires to the Federal government normally start at Step 1. The position involves preparing, executing, reviewing, supervising, and administering technical programs; designing and conducting interdisciplinary scientific studies involving coastal numerical modeling; and serving as a senior technical expert on numerical modeling of coastal change hazards. You will supervise the Coastal Change Hazards Center modeling staff and represent the USGS at technical meetings, conferences, and committees related to coastal change hazards, with delegated authority in matters pertaining to science center daily operations.

The position has a mandatory education requirement and requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. The selectee must serve a one-year probationary period; a supervisory probationary period may also be required. The duties are suitable for telework, subject to supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period; a supervisory probationary period may also be required.
• Must meet a basic educational requirement through either a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, or equivalent education including at least 24 such semester hours plus appropriate experience or additional education. Transcripts must be submitted.
• Must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector. Qualifying experience includes leading scientific studies using numerical modeling to analyze and predict physical processes affecting coastal environments; developing and integrating advanced hydrodynamic models to simulate coastal change hazards; and providing technical guidance to personnel on model applications, simulation techniques, and data interpretation.
• Resume must state full-time or 40 hours a week, or part-time with the number of hours worked per week, for experience to be credited.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in foreign educational credentials and deemed equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, review, supervise, and administer technical programs.
• Design and conduct interdisciplinary scientific studies involving coastal numerical modeling.
• Serve as the senior technical expert on numerical modeling of coastal change hazards.
• Supervise Coastal Change Hazards Center modeling staff.
• Represent the USGS at technical meetings, conferences, and committees related to coastal change hazards.
• Exercise delegated authority to represent science centers in matters pertaining to coastal change hazards daily operations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior