Individual Occupational Requirements for
GS-1350: Geology Series
The text below is extracted verbatim from
Section IV-B of the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards
for General Schedule Positions (p.IV-B-189), but contains minor edits
to conform to web-page requirements.
Use these individual occupational requirements in conjunction with
the "Group Coverage Qualification Standard for
Professional and Scientific Positions."
- Degree: geology, plus 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.
OR
- Combination of education and experience--course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate
experience or additional education.
Acceptable experience may have been gained through geological field or
laboratory work that provided a means of obtaining professional knowledge of the theory and application
of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology. Such
work generally must have involved making close observations, taking samples, handling various types of
instruments and equipment, assembling geologic data from source materials, and analyzing and reporting
findings orally and in writing. Experience that involved only one phase of geology work, e.g., collecting
samples, would not be acceptable as providing the required professional knowledge of the theory and
principles of geology. In some situations, professional scientific experience in other fields may be accepted
in part as professional geological experience. Such experience must have been preceded by appropriate
education in geology or by professional geological experience, and must have contributed directly and
significantly to the applicant's professional geological competence. Examples include some positions in
geophysics, mining engineering, soils science, physical oceanography, hydrology, climatology, biology,
analytic or experimental chemistry, metallurgy, and comparable fields where the normal duties or results
of investigations have been extended to the solution of geologic problems by the applicant. Ordinary
functions of positions such as seismic, computer, petroleum or mining engineer, mine superintendent, or
metallurgist generally are not considered professional geological experience. To receive credit for geological
experience obtained in positions that are not full-time professional geological positions, the applicant is
responsible for indicating clearly the actual time or percentage of time devoted to geologic duties within such
positions, and for giving adequate descriptions of the geologic functions.
FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR POSITIONS WITH PILOT DUTIES
Applicants must:
- Possess a current FAA Commercial Airman Certificate with ratings appropriate for the
duties performed;
- Possess an instrument rating;
- Have completed a minimum of 500 hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command and 25 hours of
flight time as Pilot-in-Command at night; and
- Possess a current Class II Medical Certificate.
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