Interdisciplinary

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.


Basic Requirement Natural Resources and Environmental Management Officer:

A. Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Basic Requirement Supervisory Physical Scientist (Environmental):

A. Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in 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.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, to qualify for this position you must also meet qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience GS-11:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience researching environmental laws and regulations for the National Environmental Program Act (NEPA) program; conducting analysis on compliance with NEPA; and providing answers to issues on environmental compliance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, physical science, engineering, or mathematics or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.).

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized experience GS-12:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience applying environmental laws and regulations to evaluate the adequacy of the National Environmental Program Act (NEPA) program; preparing environmental documentation required for compliance with NEPA; providing answers to policy and regulatory questions regarding compliance with NEPA; and providing guidance on environmental compliance planning and NEPA compliance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-12, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.