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GS-1301General Physical Science
Performs professional physical science work applying physics, chemistry, or related disciplines to scientific problems.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14/15 · Degree required
GS-1306Health Physics
Performs professional health physics work including radiation protection, monitoring, and safety program management.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14 · Degree required
GS-1310Physics
Performs professional physics work including theoretical and experimental research in physical phenomena.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14/15 · Degree required
GS-1313Geophysics
Performs professional geophysics work including study of Earth physical properties using seismic, magnetic, and gravitational methods.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14 · Degree required
GS-1315Hydrology
Performs professional hydrology work including study of water resources, groundwater, and surface water systems.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14 · Degree required
GS-1320Chemistry
Performs professional chemistry work including chemical analysis, research, and laboratory operations.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14/15 · Degree required
GS-1350Geology
Performs professional geology work including geological surveys, resource assessment, and geological analysis.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14 · Degree required
GS-1360Oceanography
Performs professional oceanography work including ocean research, data analysis, and marine science.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14 · Degree required
GS-1370Cartography
Performs professional cartography work including map production, geographic analysis, and geospatial data management.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13 · Degree required
GS-1372Geodesy
Federal geodesist position performing geodetic surveys, precise positioning, Earth measurement, and geospatial reference frame work for NOAA, NGS, and federal mapping agencies.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14 · Degree required
GS-1373Land Surveying
Performs professional land surveying work including boundary surveys, construction surveys, and property mapping.
Professional · GS-5/7/9/11/12/13 · Degree required
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