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Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions

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Geophysics Series, 1313

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: that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.).

    OR

  2. Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, 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.