Geophysicist (Earthquake Early Warning Operations - Moffett Field, United States - US Geological Survey

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Moffett Field, United States

3 weeks ago

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Duties:


As the Operations Manager for the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System within the Earthquake Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

  • Leads and oversees the scientific aspects of operation and performance of the ShakeAlert EEW production system.
  • Directs both internal and external staff and coordinates a wide range of cooperative work among geographically distributed technical and scientific partners, end users and other external stakeholders.
  • Analyzes seismic, geodetic, and other geophysical data, system logs, and test results to assess system performance in light of system design goals. This includes proposing improvements and evaluating changes.
  • Oversees the geophysical data acquisition, quality analysis, processing, and product publication activities for complex, multistate collection of monitoring networks with over 1,675 stations of continuous seismic, geodetic, or other geophysical data.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


Key Requirements:


  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
  • More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

Qualifications:


BASIC
EDUCATION
REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Physical Scientist, all grade levels.


  • A. Successful completion of a full 4year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
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OR
B.

A combination of education and experience-education equivalent to one of the majors shown in "A" above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science, engineering, or mathematics) that included at least 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science as described above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years.

The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above.


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FOR GS-13: In addition to the Basic Education Requirement as described above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-13 level:

  • _You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement._

Education:


  • 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.

Additional information:


Other Information:


  • Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire noncitizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.
  • A hiring incentive may be authorized for this position.
  • THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Agency Benefits:


  • USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
  • Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health, life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
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