Physicist, GS 07-09

Full-time

No

Physicist, GS 07-09
Duties: The candidate performs work as a physicist in support of conventional projects assigned to higher level scientists. Performs work as a physicist of limited scope and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher grade scientists. Researches scientific information through a variety of data sources and scientific disciplines. Carries out special assignments designed to facilitate the full use of and enhance the intern's training and development.

Announcement Number: K-24-DHA-12126484-BJM. Apply online. No email. Visit website for more information.

Qualification and Experience Qualifications: For GS-07 and GS-09: Should have a Physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. OR A combination of education and experience-courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound. One may qualify if one meets one of the following: For GS-07: Must have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a Bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-05 at the undergraduate level in one of the following: For GS-09: Must have completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-07 at the graduate level in one of the following: a) Class Standing - upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision; b) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in major field or the required courses in major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum. If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc, one cannot qualify based on GPA; c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. OR Have one full year (18 semester hours or the equivalent) of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of this position. Such fields include business administration, industrial management, industrial engineering, industrial psychology, public administration, political science, or government. OR Have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience that provided knowledge of to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower qualifying pay band or equivalent grade under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Equivalent experience may be at the level of the lowest GS grade covered by the applicable pay band; however, the experience must demonstrate KSA's to successfully perform the duties of the position being filled. OR Must have a combination of graduate education as described above and the type of specialized experience as described above, which when combined would equate to 100%. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Professional knowledge of physical laws, policies, theories, principles and concepts and familiarity with other scientific and engineering disciplines. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply physical laws and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to senior physicists. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications. Application Deadline: September 30, 2024.

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