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We're Looking for a skilled Information Specialist Social Science Biological Science Physical Science in the Forest Service based in Austin, Texas. Read through the job description to see if it matches your current experience.
The Successful Applicant
In order to qualify you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position visit the Office of Personnel Managements General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the job series listed below. Basic Requirement: GS0101: Degree Successful completion of a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR Combination of education and experience: that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. GS0401: Degree Successful completion of a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR Combination of education and experience that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position AND experience sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform work in the occupation that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4year course of study with a major in the appropriate field needed to perform the work of the occupation. GS1301: Degree Successful completion of a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree that included a major field of study in: 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 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 meeting the basic requirement you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS05 level: No specialized experience required. Applicants who meet the basic education requirements described above are fully qualified for the GS05 entry grade. For the GS07 level: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS05 grade level OR one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours) OR an appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience OR Superior Academic Achievement (to determine if you are eligible go to: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds04.asp. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include meeting two or more of the following: Analyzed compiled and synthesized technical data Applied data principals to the development of maps or other technical or visual materials and the manipulation of geospatial data Created simple thematic map products and presentation materials using established automated map and chart making processes and/or applied basic geographic and cartographic principles to the resolution of simple issues in geospatial database construction and map compilation. Please note that Superior Academic Achievement can only be applied if you have graduated or completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work. 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT ONLY AT THE GS07 GRADE LEVEL: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity you must meet timeingrade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
What’s on Offer
The role offers excellent opportunities for top performers to further develop their competencies as a social worker and improving the lives of people.