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Physical Scientist, GS-1301
A full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree that included a major field of study in physical science, and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
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A combination of education and experience that included education in one of the majors described above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of the position and are comparable to that normally acquired through the completion of a full four-year course of study with a major as described above.
Geologist, GS-1350 position
A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, cartography.
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A combination of education and experience - (24 semester hours or equivalent in geology plus 20 additional semester hours or equivalent in any combination of courses specified above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years which demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of a professional Geologist.
Natural Resource Program Manager GS-0401
A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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A combination of education and experience - Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Hydrologist GS-1315
A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels.
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A combination of education and experience - course work as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.