Summary DO NOT APPLY ONLINE: Applications for this position are NOT being accepted online. Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: gslcareers@usace.army.mil. This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. Responsibilities 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 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geophysics-series-1313/ 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html 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.