Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist

About this role

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. See the Education section for the Basic Requirement. BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR 1301 SERIES 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 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-13: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Conducting safety assessments of operations and documentation to ensure compliance with occupational safety, environmental, or health regulations or requirements.

Contributing to evaluations of contractor, grantee, project, or facility safety performance. Providing technical advice to leadership and external stakeholders to implement program, policy, or work procedure changes. GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13). Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Conducting safety assessments of operations and documentation to ensure compliance with occupational safety, environmental, or health regulations or requirements.

Leading or independently conducting evaluations of contractor, project, or facility safety performance. Providing expert technical advice to leadership and external stakeholders to implement program, policy, or work procedure changes. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 or GS-14 levels. "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.