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This announcement has been amended to extend the closing date from 04/21/17 to 04/28/17.
The Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program provides an opportunity for postdoctoral fellows to conduct concentrated research in association with selected members of the USGS professional staff, often as a final element to their formal career preparation. The Program is also intended to provide research experiences that enhance their personal scientific stature and credentials. The Mendenhall Program is envisioned to bring current scientific expertise to assist in the implementation of the USGS Strategic Plan and the science strategy of its programs (refer to http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/2007/1309/,http://www.usgs.gov/start_with_science/). Mendenhall Fellows are expected to publish their results in peer-reviewed scientific outlets.
Salary: $71,012 (Step 01) to $92,316 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
There is one vacancy; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies if they become available.
08/18/2016 to 04/28/2017
$71,012 - $92,316 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Overnight travel of 2 nights per month may be required.
Term - Full Time NTE 2 Years
Full-time - Temporary,
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No
PAC-2016-0274
447921400
Mendenhall Research Fellowship - Research Opportunity #S24. Development of a geoscience based method to produce a standard elevation product for two-dimensional hydraulic models.
Proposed Duty Station: Rolla, MO
Areas of Ph.D.: Geomorphology, hydrology, hydraulic engineering, or geographic sciences (candidates holding a Ph.D. in other disciplines but with knowledge and skills relevant to the Research Opportunity may be considered)
Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: Research Hydrologist, Research Civil Engineer/Civil Engineer, or Research Geographer. (This type of research is performed by those who have backgrounds for the occupations stated above. However, other titles may be applicable depending on the applicant's background, education, and research proposal. The final classification of the position will be made by the Human Resources specialist.
http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/qualifications.html
Physical/Environmental Demands:
Work is usually performed in an office setting. The work area:
Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position? 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.
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.
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the educational requirements. Applicants must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education (undergraduate/graduate) is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Human Resources Office will provide the hiring official with application material for review and consideration. The Research Advisor and/or hiring official will review the application material and contact candidates for interviews as needed. A subject matter expert panel will be convened. If an applicant is chosen for an opportunity and meets the qualification requirements, the Human Resources Office will contact the applicant and make a firm job offer. For Research Opportunities with multiple duty stations, the selection of the official duty station will be made by the USGS. For some additional details, such as a description of the criteria used to evaluate applications, please visit the FAQ section.
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Applicants are to submit the following for each individual Research Opportunity for which they are applying.
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.
Applications (required material) for this opportunity must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE 11:59pm Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this opportunity. 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. 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 Research Opportunity for this announcement. 6) Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact from the list below. Required documents may be: 1) uploaded directly from your desktop in PDF format only 2) Auto Requested Fax Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume. PROGRAM CONTACTS Dr. Rama Kotra Office of Science Quality and Integrity 703-648-6271 - rkotra@usgs.gov HR Specialist (See "Agency Contact Info" section within the Announcement.)
Applicants claiming 10-point veterans' preference, must submit a DD-214, SF-15 and supporting documents (e.g., official statement from the Department of Veterans' Affairs). If applicants fail to provide supporting documentation, they will only be granted 5-point tentative preference if appropriate. Required documents may be faxed, mailed or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office. For more information on veterans' preference, visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp
If an applicant is chosen for an opportunity and meets the qualification requirements, the Human Resources Office will contact the applicant and make a firm job offer.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/447921400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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