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As a Research Geologist within the Geology, Minerals & Geophysics Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands of the work requires moderate to significant physical exertion such as walking over rough, uneven ground; climbing steep hillsides and rocky surfaces; and passing through dense vegetation. Recurring standing, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities, and lifting of moderately heavy objects (25-35 pounds), such as packs filled with rock samples, will also be necessary. In many situations the duration of the activity (such as most of a workday) contributes to the arduous nature of the job. In other situations, such as in a laboratory, there might be special requirements for agility or dexterity such as exceptional hand/eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment involves regular and recurring moderate to significant risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working outdoors and in laboratories around machines, off-road vehicles, irritant chemicals, steep hillsides, and cliffs, under adverse weather conditions, and far from medical centers. Employee might be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields and carry emergency signaling devices.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
-Basis of Rating: Category rating will be used in the ranking and selection process for this position. The quality categories are Best Qualified and Qualified. If you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements of this position, you will be contacted via email after the vacancy announcement closes and given 5calendar days to submit narrative responses that address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of this position. A subject-matter-expert(s) will use these narrative responses to further evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, and competences as they directly relate to the duties of this position. Failure to submit this information upon request will result in your disqualification from further consideration. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are as follows:
1. Knowledge and research in multiple aspects of geothermal or mineral resource science. In original text, briefly summarize your knowledge, and how you acquired it. In original text, and in specific terms that avoid generalities, describe the scientific questions addressed, your role in multi-person investigations, your research results, including the specific significance and usefulness of your research and any outreach or presentations with stakeholders or public interest groups.
2. Experience in compiling, analyzing, and interpreting geologic data to assess natural resources. Describe geologic data you have assembled, analyzed and interpreted, along with assessment techniques you have utilized, refined, or developed, and clarify your role in any multi-person investigations, and describe any related outreach or presentations with stakeholders or public interest groups.
3.Experience in using or developing computer programs to integrate disparate geologic data and to study active geologic processes. Identify programs with which you are proficient, and describe any experience applying or developing machine learning techniques to understand complex geologic processes. Describe how you have quantified uncertainty in these quantitative studies.
4. Experience developing geologic maps or 3-dimensional models of the subsurface based on field, borehole, geophysical, and other observations. Describe examples of your work and how these maps and models were utilized for furthering knowledge of geologic history, resources, and hazards.
-NOTE: If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher than is supported in your description of experience and/or education as described in your resume/application, or that your resume or application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.
Benefits
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Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
ResumeEducation 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.
How to Apply
650-439-2455
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Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
ResumeEducation 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.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Full Time
$72k-91k (estimate)
04/10/2024
07/07/2024
bjhoff.net
Carol Stream, IL
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