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Physical Scientist/Hydrologist/Geologist

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Region 5

Chicago, IL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 15 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/5/2026

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Job Description

This position is in Region 5, Water Division, Permits Branch, UIC Section. About Region 5: Region 5 . This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
Qualifications:
NOTE:
If you are qualifying on the basis of general or specialized experience, you must meet the experience requirements by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-07 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time
  • specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level defined as reviewing and interpreting principles, policy, and guidance related to safe drinking water.
1 year of graduate-level education; or superior academic achievement ( Superior Academic Achievement Definition ); the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position equivalent combination of education and experience To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time
  • specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level defined as performing ground water protection responsibilities; reviewing and interpreting environmental principles, policy, and guidance related to safe drinking water.
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; or master's or equivalent graduate degree; the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position equivalent combination of education and experience
NOTE:
1 year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study; if that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours is considered an academic year of graduate study. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Technical Knowledge (Related to Position)
  • (Both GS-07 and GS-09) Program/Project Management/Evaluation
  • (Both GS-07 and GS-09) Written Communication
  • (Both GS-07 and GS-09)
  • You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.
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.
  • If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience .