Description:
This vacancy is for a GS-0401-13, Marine Environmental Response and Research Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Great Lakes Oil Spill Center of Expertise (GLCOE) in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Requirements:
Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:EDUCATION:
Basic Requirements
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Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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To qualify at the GS-13 grade level,your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis.
- Evaluation Research - Evaluating freshwater oil spill response technologies
- Aquatic Environmental Research - Researching projects in the areas of aquatic ecology, environmental chemistry, fish/wildlife, biology and water resources.
- Scientific Paper Review - Scientific analysis and technical reviews of literature published within limnologist, meteorologist and other aquatic science.
NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.