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Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions

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General Physical Science Series, 1301

Associated Group Standard

Use the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions for this series in conjunction with the Individual Occupational Requirements described below.

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements:

  1. 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.

    OR

  2. 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.

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.