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Form of workThis position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Technical and Regional Services (EPR), Pollution Prevention and Abatement (EP),Environment, Fish and Wildlife (E), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).
A successful candidate in the Physical Scientist (Environmental) position will provide scientific and technical expertise for Technical and Regional Services for pollution prevention and abatement programs, projects, and natural resource protection/management issues.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
1. 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.
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2. 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.
GS-07: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) taking measurements and collecting data; 2) conducting routine calculations, including plotting and checking of numerical data; AND 3) applying principles, theories, practices, and techniques in the physical sciences.
GS-09: You must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) conducting routine scientific studies, analyses, and tests following standardized methods and procedures for hydrological, meteorological, or closely related physical science processes; AND 2) providing scientific and technical information for pollution prevention and abatement programs, projects, and natural resources protection/management issues.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.
Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.
Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
