Supervisory Research Soil Scientist/Civil Engineer/Agricultural Engineer/Hydrologist
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Requirements:
Soil Science (470):
Degree:
soil science or a closely related discipline that included 30 semester hours or equivalent in biological, physical, or earth science, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in such subjects as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility. OR Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in soil science or a related discipline that included at least 30 semester hours in the biological, physical, or earth sciences. At least 15 of these semester hours must have been in the areas specified as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Civil Engineering Series (810) and Agricultural Engineering Series (890):
Degree:
professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must:
1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or 2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
a) statics, dynamics; b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; d) thermodynamics; e) electrical fields and circuits; f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Combination of education and experience - college level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished 1) a thorough knowledge of the physical mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and 2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. Hydrology Series (1315):
Degree:
physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. OR Combination of education and experience course work as 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Requirements In addition to meeting at least one of the basic requirements described above, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below. GS-14:
Applicants must demonstrate at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-14 grade level of this position are:
Experience planning and conducting research and producing peer reviewed publications in the following as it relates to either soil, agricultural engineering, civil engineering or hydrology:
developing improved methods to measure, control, and predict erosion and sediment yield from fields, streams, and impoundments in agricultural watersheds and to develop water management practices and systems that improve water availability for agricultural sustainability. Managing research budgets including grants and other soft funds as well as appropriated funds; Managing human, physical, and fiscal resources to achieve the research mission, as well as managing individual and team research projects to address research goals and priorities; and Effectively communicating with government officials, internal and external scientific colleagues, scientific organizations, and industry stakeholders. GS-15:
Applicants must demonstrate as least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-15 grade level of this position are:
Experience leading and conducting research and producing peer reviewed publications in the following as it relates to either soil, agricultural engineering, civil engineering or hydrology:
developing improved methods to measure, control, and predict erosion and sediment yield from fields, streams, and impoundments in agricultural watersheds and to develop water management practices and systems that improve water availability for agricultural sustainability. Developing and managing research budgets, including grants and other soft funds as well as appropriated funds; Managing human, physical, and fiscal resources to achieve the research mission, as well as managing individual, Unit, and components of national scale research projects to address research goals and priorities; and Establishing cooperation and effective communication with government officials, internal and external scientific colleagues, scientific organizations, and industry stakeholders. Supervisory/Managerial Competencies - the following KSAs will also be used to evaluate candidates in the interview and selection process:
Ability to lead and accomplish work through others (i.e., team building, conflict management, cultural awareness, strategic thinking, technology management, and political savvy.) Ability to communicate with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds in a variety of situations. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To be considered for this position, you must submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Also, submit a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and publications. Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Soil Science (470):
Degree:
soil science or a closely related discipline that included 30 semester hours or equivalent in biological, physical, or earth science, with a minimum of 15 semester hours in such subjects as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility. OR Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in soil science or a related discipline that included at least 30 semester hours in the biological, physical, or earth sciences. At least 15 of these semester hours must have been in the areas specified as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics, and soil fertility, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Civil Engineering Series (810) and Agricultural Engineering Series (890):
Degree:
professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must:
1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or 2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
a) statics, dynamics; b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; d) thermodynamics; e) electrical fields and circuits; f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Combination of education and experience - college level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished 1) a thorough knowledge of the physical mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and 2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. Hydrology Series (1315):
Degree:
physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. OR Combination of education and experience course work as 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Requirements In addition to meeting at least one of the basic requirements described above, applicants must also meet additional qualification requirements as stated below. GS-14:
Applicants must demonstrate at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-14 grade level of this position are:
Experience planning and conducting research and producing peer reviewed publications in the following as it relates to either soil, agricultural engineering, civil engineering or hydrology:
developing improved methods to measure, control, and predict erosion and sediment yield from fields, streams, and impoundments in agricultural watersheds and to develop water management practices and systems that improve water availability for agricultural sustainability. Managing research budgets including grants and other soft funds as well as appropriated funds; Managing human, physical, and fiscal resources to achieve the research mission, as well as managing individual and team research projects to address research goals and priorities; and Effectively communicating with government officials, internal and external scientific colleagues, scientific organizations, and industry stakeholders. GS-15:
Applicants must demonstrate as least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience requirements for the GS-15 grade level of this position are:
Experience leading and conducting research and producing peer reviewed publications in the following as it relates to either soil, agricultural engineering, civil engineering or hydrology:
developing improved methods to measure, control, and predict erosion and sediment yield from fields, streams, and impoundments in agricultural watersheds and to develop water management practices and systems that improve water availability for agricultural sustainability. Developing and managing research budgets, including grants and other soft funds as well as appropriated funds; Managing human, physical, and fiscal resources to achieve the research mission, as well as managing individual, Unit, and components of national scale research projects to address research goals and priorities; and Establishing cooperation and effective communication with government officials, internal and external scientific colleagues, scientific organizations, and industry stakeholders. Supervisory/Managerial Competencies - the following KSAs will also be used to evaluate candidates in the interview and selection process:
Ability to lead and accomplish work through others (i.e., team building, conflict management, cultural awareness, strategic thinking, technology management, and political savvy.) Ability to communicate with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds in a variety of situations. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To be considered for this position, you must submit a one-page abstract of your MS thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation. Also, submit a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons familiar with your stature, contributions, recognition; any honors or awards received; memberships in professional or honor societies; invitations to make presentations at scientific/technical meetings; scientific society office and committee assignments; presentations (other than invitation); and publications. Applicants must be available to report for duty at the time a selection is made. Selections are typically made within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
0470 Soil Science - Salary Range:
$104,821 to $160,286 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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