Geologic Map Editor

Summary

Base salary listed - Salary is dependent upon the associated duty station which will be determined upon hire. You may look up salary listed on these locality tables OPM Locality Pay Tables based on these Locality Pay Area Definitions.

NOTE : First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired atStep 01.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies in other U.S. Geological Survey offices.

This announcement has been extended.

This job is open to

Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.

Clarification from the agency

Open to all qualified U.S. Citizens that meet the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Recent Graduates Program as described below.

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Duties

As a Geologist (Map Editor) within the Office of Communication and Publishing, some of your specific duties will include :

• Reviews, electronically edits, and revises geologic map manuscripts and scientific text manuscripts for publication.
• Reviews illustrations and tables for clarity, internal consistency, and conformance to publication standards.
• Suggests changes and rewrites or reorganizing sections of geologic map manuscripts and science text manuscripts to make the presentation of ideas logical, the expression clear and concise.
• Marks geologic map manuscripts and scientific text manuscripts for format and style; reading or scanning galley / page and oversize proofs for errors in typography, mark-up, word breakage, and adherence to Bureau standards.
• Working as part of a team with scientists and other PSC (Publishing Service Center) staff members to collaborate on the preparation of geologic map manuscripts.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Key Requirements :

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• The duration of the Recent Graduates appointment is a trial period.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment.

Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.

• The Recent Graduate Program lasts for 1 year. Participants who successfully complete the Recent Graduate Program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment or a term (1-4 years in duration) appointment without further competition.
• Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active.

Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.

Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements

• In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program you must meet the following requirements :
• You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school;

a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum.

Note : Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.

OR has completed degree requirements within the previous two years. Degree requirements include an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school;

a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum.

Note : Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.

Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty;

however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained.

The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.

Qualification Requirements

Definitions :

EXPERIENCE : One year of work experience is twelve months working full-time (at least 35-40 hours per week). Part-time experience can be pro-rated (i.

e., a year at 20 hours per week is credited as 6 months of experience). If your position consisted of mixed duties, experience credit is given for the percentage of time that you spent on qualifying duties (i.

e., if you held a position for 2 years, full-time, consisting of 25% personnel work and 75% budget work, and then applied for a budget position you could calculate your experience as follows : 2 yrs 24 months.

24 months x 75% percentage of time spent on budget duties 18 months of qualifying experience.)

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION : A year of undergraduate education is 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours or the equivalent of college study.

This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent was a prerequisite.

GRADUATE EDUCATION : In the absence of specific graduate program information, a year of graduate education is 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours of graduate level college course work, or the number of credit hours the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full time study.

This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT : Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Geologist, all grade levels.

A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in geology.

In addition to the geology course work included in the degree, it must also have included or been supplemented by 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, and cartography.

B. A combination of education and experience-course work as shown in "A" above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in geology plus 20 additional semester hours or the equivalent in any combination of courses as specified in "A" above), plus appropriate experience and / or additional education for a total of 4 years.

The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above.

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For GS-07 :

In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-07 level :

One year of successfully completed graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or the equivalent) in geology or other directly related field of study if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled.

OR Superior Academic Achievement based on undergraduate study. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT)

OR one year of appropriate professional experience that is in or related to the duties of this position is qualifying if it is equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-5 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.

Examples of GS-5 level experience could include taking measurements and collecting information; learning to take proper samples;

conducting routine calculating, plotting, and checking of numerical data; preparing graphs and data profiles; and accomplishing routine analyses.

This work experience would have involved receiving clear, specific, and detailed instructions as to the methods, procedures, and guidelines to use.

OR a combination of successfully completed graduate level education, as described above, and professional experience, as described above.

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For GS-09 :

In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet one of the following to qualify for the GS-09 level :

Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours or the equivalent) leading to a master's degree in geology or other directly related field of study or master's or equivalent graduate degree in geology or other directly related field of study if it provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position to be filled.

OR one year of appropriate professional experience in geology that is equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service.

Examples of such experience may include performing a variety of observations, computations, compilations and analyses in assisting higher level Geologists in carrying out geologic assignments.

This work experience would have involved following established methods and procedures, or detailed instructions; using some judgment in applying basic principles and procedures, and would have required a good general working knowledge of the principles and the theories of geology.

OR a combination of successfully completed progressive graduate level education as described above that is beyond the first year of graduate study and professional experience, as described above.

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You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Education Requirements :

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.

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit : https : / / www.usgs.gov / about / organization / science-support / human-capital / how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .

Additional information

• This position is being filled under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program that affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs.
• A recruitment incentive MAY be authorized.
• Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date.

Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.

Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.

Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.

• USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not : (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey;
• b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States;

or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.

• The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
• DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov / E-Verify.
• The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Agency Benefits :

USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval.

The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.

For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at : https : / / www.

doi.gov / telework / policies.

Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;

health, life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

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.

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Basis of Rating : You will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position.

If you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements, your on-line responses to the application questions will determine your placement in the appropriate quality group, Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.

These responses must be substantiated by the resume. Veterans' preference rules apply.

Quality Ranking Factor. This vacancy will utilize a Quality Ranking Factor (QRF). A QRF is a knowledge, skill, or ability (KSA) / competency that could be expected to significantly enhance performance in a position but is not essential for satisfactory performance.

Applicants who possess such KSA / competency will be ranked above those who do not.

The Quality Ranking Factor for this position is :

4. Have you attended and successfully completed a geology field camp equivalent to a full-semester course (3 or more credits) that covered how to operate as an independent field geologist in all types of geological environments that includes collecting geologic data;

constructing measured geologic sections; interpret geologic structures in the field; and reading, using, and preparing a geologic map?

Vacancy Related Questions : As part of the online application process, you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies :

• Publications Design
• Scientific Knowledge
• Written Communication
• Compute / Analyze Data
• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Communication
• Information Management

NOTE : Overstating your qualifications and / or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here https : / / apply.usastaffing.gov / ViewQuestionnaire / 12570132

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 windowLearn 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.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Required documents may be : (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.

Resume

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes :

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents :

Resumes are required. You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.

If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or other written form, then you must describe your job-related qualifications, including : beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience;

hours worked per week; month and year of employment for each job title listed; annual salary; and description of job duties.

Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here.

Supporting documents

Upload any supporting documents identified in the Key Requirements section or included below as it applies to your eligibility.

Supporting documents may be : (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.

Transcripts

You are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.), which includes semester hours earned, grade received, and the date that the degree / certificate was conferred, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

This proof may be document uploaded, emailed, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Required Documents" and / or "Contact Information").

Please ensure that all documentation is legible. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts.

Veterans

Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation must submit documentation that confirms the period of active duty that kept them from applying during the typical 2-year eligibility period.

The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.

If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i.

e., Honorable or General Discharge). Note : If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.

If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.

that verifies entitlement to veterans' preference and that your character of military service is honorable.

If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e.

g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc.

The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders.

Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans' preference.

Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.

C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position.

Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet.

If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.

Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement : 1) Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2) If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process.

If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3) As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application.

4) Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen.

5) Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and / or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies for this vacancy.

6) Submit required documents. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.

Agency contact information

Michael Battle

Phone

303-236-9556

Email

[email protected]

Address

12201 Sunrise Valley Drive

Mail Stop 600

Reston, VA 20192

Next steps

If you are one of the most highly qualified candidates, you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

We expect to make a selection within 30-45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified via email of the outcome.

You can also go to "My Account" within USAJOBS to review your Application Status.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

Required Documents

Required documents may be : (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.

Resume

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes :

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents :

Resumes are required. You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.

If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or other written form, then you must describe your job-related qualifications, including : beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience;

hours worked per week; month and year of employment for each job title listed; annual salary; and description of job duties.

Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number. Additional information on what to include can be found here.

Supporting documents

Upload any supporting documents identified in the Key Requirements section or included below as it applies to your eligibility.

Supporting documents may be : (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.

Transcripts

You are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.), which includes semester hours earned, grade received, and the date that the degree / certificate was conferred, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

This proof may be document uploaded, emailed, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Required Documents" and / or "Contact Information").

Please ensure that all documentation is legible. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts.

Veterans

Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation must submit documentation that confirms the period of active duty that kept them from applying during the typical 2-year eligibility period.

The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.

If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i.

e., Honorable or General Discharge). Note : If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.

If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.

that verifies entitlement to veterans' preference and that your character of military service is honorable.

If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e.

g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc.

The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders.

Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans' preference.

Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.

C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position.

Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet.

If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.

Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement : 1) Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2) If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process.

If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3) As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application.

4) Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen.

5) Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and / or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies for this vacancy.

6) Submit required documents. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.

Agency contact information

Michael Battle

Phone

303-236-9556

Email

[email protected]

Address

12201 Sunrise Valley Drive

Mail Stop 600

Reston, VA 20192

Next steps

If you are one of the most highly qualified candidates, you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

We expect to make a selection within 30-45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified via email of the outcome.

You can also go to "My Account" within USAJOBS to review your Application Status.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request
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