JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? The Government-wide direct hire authority for Physical Sciences GS-1301 is being used to fill this position. This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Physical Scientist in a science center within the U.S. Geological Science Center, some of your specific duties will include: Plans and leads multiple complex research and analysis projects related to wildfire modeling. Contributes to a larger interdisciplinary research team with developing innovative methods for assessing and addressing wildlife risk; integrates recent advances in wildlife behavior and spread modeling. Coordinates and collaborates with scientist, managers, tribal nations, and other internal and external entities. Develops interpretive materials such as scientific reports, project updates, and briefings for dissemination to multiple audiences including projects funders, interagency leadership on fire and fuels management, and other stakeholders. Presents research results in the form of scientific presentation at meetings of scientific organizations. Publishes results in peer reviewed scientific journals. Operate a government owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver. Above duties are for the GS-11 level. At the higher-grade level, less assistance, instruction, guidance, oversight, review, and supervision will be provided. Physical Demands The work requires some physical exertion and may require prolonged standing in the laboratory environment. Field assignments involve outdoor work where there is considerable walking and climbing over rough or mountainous terrain. Some work requires physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds and crawling in restrictive spaces. Work Environment Work is performed primarily in a field, laboratory or office setting. Work area is adequately lighted. Salary Information Salary reflected is based on General Schedule (RUS) pay scale. For locality pay information, click here. NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01. This is not a remote position. Relocation expenses not authorized. The duty station of this position may be any USGS location that is agreed upon by the selecting official and the selectee. Selectees must physically report to the duty station selected for. This announcement may also be used to fill additional similar vacancies that become available in other USGS offices. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
