Physical Sciences

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Job Series in Physical Sciences

GS-1301DegreeProfessional

General Physical Science

Performs professional physical science work applying physics, chemistry, or related disciplines to scientific problems.

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GS-1306DegreeProfessional

Health Physics

Performs professional health physics work including radiation protection, monitoring, and safety program management.

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GS-1310

Degree

Professional

Physics

Performs professional physics work including theoretical and experimental research in physical phenomena.

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GS-1313DegreeProfessional

Geophysics

Performs professional geophysics work including study of Earth physical properties using seismic, magnetic, and gravitational methods.

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GS-1315DegreeProfessional

Hydrology

Performs professional hydrology work including study of water resources, groundwater, and surface water systems.

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GS-1320DegreeProfessional

Chemistry

Performs professional chemistry work including chemical analysis, research, and laboratory operations.

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GS-1350DegreeProfessional

Geology

Performs professional geology work including geological surveys, resource assessment, and geological analysis.

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GS-1360DegreeProfessional

Oceanography

Performs professional oceanography work including ocean research, data analysis, and marine science.

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GS-1370DegreeProfessional

Cartography

Performs professional cartography work including map production, geographic analysis, and geospatial data management.

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GS-1372DegreeProfessional

Geodesy

Federal geodesist position performing geodetic surveys, precise positioning, Earth measurement, and geospatial reference frame work for NOAA, NGS, and federal mapping agencies.

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GS-1373DegreeProfessional

Land Surveying

Performs professional land surveying work including boundary surveys, construction surveys, and property mapping.

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