Research Geophysicist

Duties Develop hardware solutions and/or novel data processing methodologies to improve shallow seismic characterization and imaging. Adapt and develop data processing techniques and algorithms coded in C++, MATLAB, Python, and other common programming languages for active and/or passive seismic event detection. Conduct applied geophysical research related to electromagnetic induction, electrical resistivity, and other EM geophysical methods. Conduct studies both independently and as a member of a broader research team. Present research to technical and non-technical audiences. Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and technical reports. Contribute to or develop novel research proposals. Present research to technical and non-technical audiences. Conduct applied geophysical research related to near-surface phenomenology to support civil works and military engineering projects and advance Army capabilities. Conduct research using active and/or passive seismic techniques related to seismic reflection, refraction, surface waves, diffraction, FWI, tomography, DAS, laser Doppler vibrometry, cross-hole, ground penetrating radar (GPR), or seismic monitoring Requirements Conditions of Employment Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Qualifications 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 .


This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project at the DB-02/04 (equivalent to GS-5/14) grade level. In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, Laboratory Demonstration Project employees must have a current average performance score of at least 2.5 or equivalent (fully successful rating) for promotion consideration.
Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance DB-04 level. If not selected at the full performance, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. Qualifications Requirements: To qualify for this position at the DB-02 level, you must meet the Basic Requirements. To qualify at the DB-04 level you must meet the Basic Requirements in addition to required Specialized Experience.



Basic Requirements:


A. Degree: that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.).


OR


B. Combination of education and experience - courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.



Specialized Experience to qualify at the DB-04:


You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DB-02 level or higher in Federal service (or private sector equivalent) demonstrating experience and knowledge of the application of the principles, concepts and methodology associated with geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, signal processing and data analytics, mathematics, or physical science applying methods and procedures in routine research, projects or studies; AND experience preparing scientific reports setting forth appropriate data and interpretation.
Full qualification standards can be found at the OPM site at this link: Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Additional information This announcement uses the DHA for Candidates with Bachelor's or Advanced Degrees for Scientific and Engineering Positions direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service utilizing Policy Memorandum #36, ERDC Policy on Hiring Using Direct Hire Authority Section 1108 of NDAA for FY2009, to appoint qualified candidates possessing Bachelor's or advanced degrees to scientific and engineering positions within laboratories defined by Title 5 U.S.C. 9902(c)(2). Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry to the DB-04, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers & Scientists (Construction) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. This position is EXEMPT from the Fair Labor Standards Act. (FLSA). Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This position may be used to fill like vacancies for up to 180 days after the closing date. Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.


If, after reviewing your rsum and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.


Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.


If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. Benefits
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.


Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume . 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .


Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: .
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.


Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.


The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/07/2024 to receive consideration. Agency contact information ERDC GSL Phone
******** Email Address
RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR
DO NOT MAIL
Vicksburg, MS 39183
US


Learn more about this agency Next steps
Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.


Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.


The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. Fair and Transparent


The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents
Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: What to include in your resume . 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .


Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: .
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.


Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.


The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/07/2024 to receive consideration. Agency contact information ERDC GSL Phone
******** Email Address
RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR
DO NOT MAIL
Vicksburg, MS 39183
US


Learn more about this agency Next steps
Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.


Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.


The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.



Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request