Physical Scientist (Abandoned Mine Land/Hazardous Materials Management Program Lead)

Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska. Information about Anchorage and the surrounding area can be found at Alaska. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections. Your resume must contain enough information to show you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. Your responses to the questions must be reflected in your resume. You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. Direct Deposit Required. Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. May require a one year probationary period. Ability to qualify as an Environmental Professional under All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) requirements. Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level in at least two of the following examples: 1) experience leading a team developing methodologies, to investigate, assess, and propose remediation of sites that contain hazardous materials, this work must have included elements of environmental engineering, geology, and related sciences; 2) perform field work using the principles of environmental engineering, geology, and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology; 3) prepare and present documentation (reports, briefings, letters, etc.) covering complex environmental engineering, geology and related scientific information to a wide range of audiences. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Education This position has a positive education requirement which requires that you have a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics OR have a combination of education and experience - education equivalent to one of the above majors that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number AKMP-25-12576652-AV, for status candidates and special hiring authority eligible. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.