Physical Science Technician
As a Physical Science Technician GS-1311-04, you will:
You will assist long term monitoring within 10 National Park Units taking field measurements of water quality parameters such as pH, conductivity, temperature, clarity, dissolved oxygen, and water quantity (lake water level, stream discharge) in park lakes and streams. You will also collect water samples from lakes and streams for chemical analysis at contract labs. The position involves calibrating and maintaining equipment in field and lab sites, conducting simple laboratory analyses, entering information into electronic databases and spreadsheets, compiling and analyzing information for use in interim and annual reports. This position requires use of vehicles, equipment, and watercraft to conduct these activities. Field protocols may require some sampling in areas of heavy poison ivy and high densities of biting insects; during hot, humid, wet and/or windy weather, and/or winter conditions. Other work must be conducted from a small watercraft; portaging the watercraft and other field gear will also be required. Approximately 15% of the incumbent's time will be performed in an indoor setting (office and wet chemistry laboratory). All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/26/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
Possess six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience. GENERAL EXPERIENCE is any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position, or experience with provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Biological Science Technician. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
assisting natural resource management projects such as field surveys or inventories; assisting in collecting and recording scientific data using established techniques including providing preliminary assessment of the information; and/or assisting in conducting research and running statistical analysis' to gather information for use in scientific or technical reports.You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least 2 years of education above the high school level that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. Volunteer
Experience:
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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
You will assist long term monitoring within 10 National Park Units taking field measurements of water quality parameters such as pH, conductivity, temperature, clarity, dissolved oxygen, and water quantity (lake water level, stream discharge) in park lakes and streams. You will also collect water samples from lakes and streams for chemical analysis at contract labs. The position involves calibrating and maintaining equipment in field and lab sites, conducting simple laboratory analyses, entering information into electronic databases and spreadsheets, compiling and analyzing information for use in interim and annual reports. This position requires use of vehicles, equipment, and watercraft to conduct these activities. Field protocols may require some sampling in areas of heavy poison ivy and high densities of biting insects; during hot, humid, wet and/or windy weather, and/or winter conditions. Other work must be conducted from a small watercraft; portaging the watercraft and other field gear will also be required. Approximately 15% of the incumbent's time will be performed in an indoor setting (office and wet chemistry laboratory). All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/26/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40
hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-04 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
Possess six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience. GENERAL EXPERIENCE is any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position, or experience with provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Biological Science Technician. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
assisting natural resource management projects such as field surveys or inventories; assisting in collecting and recording scientific data using established techniques including providing preliminary assessment of the information; and/or assisting in conducting research and running statistical analysis' to gather information for use in scientific or technical reports.You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least 2 years of education above the high school level that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. Volunteer
Experience:
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.
- Department:
1311 Physical Science Technician - Salary Range:
$14.95 to $14.95 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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