GS-1301

General Physical Science

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

🎓Degree Required📊Professional📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14/15📁1300

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1301

Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

• Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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🎖️Military to Federal Crosswalk

Military jobs that transition to GS-1301

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Physical Science series for those with focus on cartography and GIS technical work.

Skills:

Imagery AnalysisGISRemote SensingData Analysis

Entry Grades:

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Weather

Physical Science series. NOAA, NWS, FAA weather services hire. May need degree for full GS-1340.

Skills:

Weather AnalysisForecastingBriefingData Analysis

Entry Grades:

GS-7GS-9GS-11GS-12

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📋Typical Duties

•Conduct physical science research
•Analyze physical phenomena
•Develop scientific methods and procedures
•Prepare technical reports
•Design and conduct experiments
•Apply physical science principles

🎯Key Competencies

Scientific Research

Ability to design and conduct scientific studies.

Data Analysis

Skill in analyzing and interpreting scientific data.

Laboratory Skills

Proficiency in laboratory techniques and procedures.

Scientific Writing

Ability to prepare technical reports and publications.

Problem Solving

Skill in applying scientific methods to solve problems.

Instrumentation

Knowledge of scientific instruments and equipment.

Mathematical Analysis

Ability to apply mathematical concepts to physical problems.

Collaboration

Skill in working with other scientists and researchers.

🔑Resume Keywords

Analyze physical phenomenaApply physical science principlesConduct physical science researchDesign and conduct experimentsDevelop scientific methods and proceduresGeneral Physical SciencePrepare technical reports

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