Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist Natural Resource Specialist Social Scientist

We're Looking for a skilled Interdisciplinary Physical Scientist Natural Resource Specialist Social Scientist in the Forest Service based in Jackson, Wyoming. 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:GS1301: Degree: 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.ORCombination of education and experience education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS:0401: Degree: biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position.ORCombination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major as shown in A above plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS:0101: Degree: 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. 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 GS09 level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS7 grade level OR a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work. Qualifying specialized experience includes meeting 2 or more of the following: Collected and analyzed data describing snow weather and avalanche conditions in order to publish operational or public forecasts of avalanche hazards (e.g. video social media and web applications) Worked with partnering agencies organizations and nonprofits to develop or support avalanche safety programs messaging education outreach volunteering funding ect Instructed snow science and avalanche education and awareness to professionals partners and/or general public Conducted avalanche mitigation using slope cuts or explosives to reduce avalanche hazards within an operational area (ski area or highway corridor). Operated snowmobiles and used backcountry skis or snowboards to conduct daily safety and risk assessments of mountainous backcountry and avalanche terrain in harsh winter environments. For the GS11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS09 grade level or 3 years of progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to the position being filled) OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a masters degree i.e. more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.) Qualifying specialized experience includes meeting at least three or more of the following: Observed collected and analyzed scientific snow properties in order to forecast avalanche conditions and mountain weather Developed long term partnerships with private businesses and public agencies to acquire funding and support for the program Prepared operational budgets and participating in grants and agreements management Served as a local point of contact for all media communications regarding avalanches Conducted and coordinated avalanche education and awareness to partners and/or the general public Advanced backcountry mountaineering skills and the ability to operate snowmobiles and ski safely in mountainous avalanche terrain. Operated snowmobiles and used backcountry skis or snowboards to conduct daily safety and risk assessments of mountainous backcountry and avalanche terrain in harsh winter environments. In addition to the basic qualifications listed above this vacancy announcement contains selective placement factors you must met in order to be considered for this position. Selective Factors (Screen out Elements): Demonstrate avalanche field experience that has equipped you with the knowledge to thoroughly comprehend analyze and apply factors affecting snow stability and avalanche potential to reduce public risk and increase employee safety. ANDExpert level experience to safely and efficiently navigate mountainous backcountry avalanche terrain in a harsh winter environment using backcountry skis and snowmobiles. 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: 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. Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience the beginning day month and year the work assignment started and ended the hours worked per week position title and series and grade if applicable and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent temporary or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete inaccurate or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position.

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.