Physical Scientist (Term Position)

Duties The primary duties at the full performance level are: Uses enterprise tools (ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise Architect) to design, develop, and implement databases following industry standard database lifecycle steps with a focus on requirements analysis.
Reviews specification development, acquisition, and quality assurance for geospatial, lidar, remote sensing, and ground survey data that are required to support geospatial analysis and display work tasks planned by Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (LC River MSCP) staff.
Develops analytical workflows for straightforward and efficient analysis and display of complex spatial interrelationships including identification of trends, patterns, and relationships between multiple geographic themes.
Designs and develops automated spatial and tabular workflow processes using Python, ArcPy, ArcGIS REST API, ArcGIS API for Python, or SQL.
Provides cartographic support to LCR MSCP staff for developing mapping products and assists them in reviewing geospatial data for accuracy, appropriateness, and subsequent analysis.
Designs and develops field data collection tools, mobile electronic field forms, and protocols using hand-held devices equipped with GNSS receivers.
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.
S.
Citizen or U.
S.
National.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents).
You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).
You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education).
Applicants initially appointed to a term position must serve a trial period.
Qualifications BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the position, you must meet the Basic Education Requirement for the Physical Science series, GS-1301, as noted below: QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-1301, PHYSICAL SCIENCE: 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.
OR 2.
Combination of education and experience - education equivalent to one of the majors shown in 1 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 the basic education requirements listed above, applicants must also meet the following: GS-11: In order to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 grade level; OR A Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.
D degree.
Specialized Experience for GS-11: Defined as experience developing, conducting, and analyzing geospatial data using geoprocessing automation.
GS-12: In order to qualify for the GS-12 grade level, your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal service.
Specialized Experience for GS-12: Defined as experience developing and conducting advanced geoprocessing tasks, designing, and developing automated spatial and tabular data workflow processes, and producing automated mapping products.
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.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 02/02/2024.
Education This position has a mandatory education requirement.
You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience.
Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred.
Non-submission will result in being rated not-qualified for the position.
You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected.
An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree.
Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official.
Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment.
Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable.
For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.
S.
Department of Education.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
S.
education programs.
For additional info, refer to the U.
S.
Network for Education Information.
Additional information Salary: Salary reflected is for the Boulder City, NV location.
If a selection is made from a different location, then salary for that location will apply.
For more information on Federal Salaries visit: https://www.
opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2024/general-schedule Time Limited Appt: This is a term appointment not to exceed 4 years.
The assignment may be terminated early at the supervisor's discretion.
Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an initial probationary period.
Current, permanent Federal employees who are selected from this announcement may be required to serve a probationary period.
Remote Core Work Hours: Remote work is to be performed during established work hours agreed to by the employee and supervisor.
Work is to be performed between our core work hours of 6am - 6pm PST.
Term Position: Applicants initially appointed to a term position must serve a trial period.
Promotion Potential: If you are selected at a lower grade than the full performance level, promotion(s) may be made later without further competition.
However, identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote you at some future date.
Such promotion(s) will depend upon managerial discretion, the needs of the organization, and the demonstrated performance of higher-level duties.
Full performance level is GS-12.
E-Verify: DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.
e-verify.
gov/ Background Investigation: This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position.
It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years).
This is a condition of employment.
Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify registration with the Selective Service System or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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gov Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit position represented by a Union.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.
e.
, physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
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.
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Category rating and selection procedures will be used to evaluate applications from this announcement.
If an applicant meets the basic qualification requirements, his/her on-line responses to the vacancy assessment questionnaire will be used to determine the quality and extent of his/her experience, education, training, etc.
, for placement in one of the following categories: 1) Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified, and 3) Qualified.
Qualified candidates will be assigned a numerical score on a scale of 70-100.
The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.
g.
, resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.
After submitting your application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take an additional online assessment through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system.
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Applicants will be assessed on the following technical competency: Geospational Information Systems: Knowledge of and skill in manipulating computer systems designed for capturing, storing, analyzing, and displaying data related to positions on the surface of the earth and other planetary bodies in order to better understand spatial patterns and relationships.
The application questionnaire can be previewed here: https://apply.
usastaffing.
gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12266407 In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment if you are invited to complete the assessment.
The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
Those competencies are as follows: Occupational Judgment Assessment (OJA) Occupational Reading Assessment (OReA) Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies with the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s).
Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.
You may choose to opt in of having your information shared with other agencies when applying for this position.
If an agency requests a copy of a certificate you are on, you will be notified.
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.
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Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Please submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applying.
Failing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package.
Resume: You must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job.
Each job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and hours worked per week.
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Transcripts: Required for candidates using education as a basis for qualifications.
Veterans: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, click here.
Career Transition Programs: Permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated.
You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application.
To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.
e.
, meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 85.
0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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To apply and to be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application.
The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email.
The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline.
Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link.
Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments.
You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time.
If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment.
If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://help.
usastaffing.
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Agency contact information Lisa Tate-Jones Phone 702-293-8102 Email ltatejones@usbr.
gov Address Lower Colorado Basin Bureau of Reclamation PO Box 61470 Boulder City, NV 89006 US Next steps Upon successful submission of the application packet, applicants will receive a confirmation email from USAJOBS.
If this email confirmation is not received by the applicant, the application has not yet been accepted by the system.
After all application packages have been received, resumes and supporting document(s) will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements.
Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the resume, application questionnaire, and other assessment criteria identified in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above.
Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official.
After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted.
A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications.
Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Please submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applying.
Failing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package.
Resume: You must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job.
Each job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and hours worked per week.
For more information, click here.
Transcripts: Required for candidates using education as a basis for qualifications.
Veterans: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, click here.
Career Transition Programs: Permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated.
You must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application.
To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.
e.
, meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 85.
0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.
For more information, click here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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S.
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S.
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S.
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