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Classification & Qualifications General Schedule Qualification Standards

Astronomy and Space Science Series, 1330

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements:

  1. Degree: in one or a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, space science, or electronics. The course work must have included differential and integral calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy and/or physics.

    or

  2. Combination of education and experience -- at least 30 semester hours of courses equivalent to a major in any combination of astronomy, space science, physics, mathematics, and electronics, with required course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.