Physical Science Technician

You will serve as a Physical Science Technician with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center,

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of ten (10) years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 08/18/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

To qualify for the GS-07
, you MUST possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:

• 1. Experience collecting data AND drafting reports for physical sciences research or natural resource-based studies.
• 2. Experience collecting and analyzing geologic monitoring data such as GIS or remote sensing data, seismic, magnetotellurics, electromagnetic, or geochemical data.
• 3. Experience setting up and/or managing remote geologic monitoring equipment such as magnetotelluric sensors, seismic sensors, gravity stations, or related equipment.

Must meet 2 of the 3 specialized experience statements.

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To qualify based on education you must have one (1) full year (18 semester hours) of graduate-level education in a related field of study.

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You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.