Computer Scientist
As a Computer Scientist within the Fort Collins Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Researching computer science topics including service oriented information architectures, open source software trends, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. Preparing reports and scientific papers concerning the application of computer technology to USGS science efforts for presentation at professional and scientific conferences, and to management groups and peer working teams. Designing and developing web based mapping applications for scientific collection, management, visualization, and distribution of geospatial data based on open source technologies. Serving as point of contact on the highly technical aspects of software product development. Researching innovative data integration and delivery models for scientific data on wildlife populations. Designing advanced software systems for a predominantly Java-based open-source environment. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet the following to satisfy the basic education requirement for Computer Scientist, all grade levels. Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science OR a bachelor's or higher degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. For GS-11:
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement as described above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-11 level:
Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR:
One year of appropriate professional experience that is in or directly related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of such experience may include performing hardware and software analysis, and writing software in an environment that requires a good working knowledge of the syntax, capabilities, and limitations of a programming language, as well as working knowledge of and experience with the operating system under which the software operates. Successful candidates will have had the scope of assignments defined for them, but will be capable of exercising judgment in selecting specific approaches and, when necessary, making minor changes to adapt the methods to specific work situations. OR:
a combination of successfully completed graduate level education, as described above, and professional experience, as described above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE). For GS-12:
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement as described above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-12 level:
One year of appropriate professional experience that is in or directly related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of such experience may include digital computer system design; system software organization, assembly and programming languages; and analysis, interpretation and evaluation of computer software data and techniques. Work generally has not required modification or adaptation of standard procedures, methods or techniques, and development has involved typical methods and techniques to address problems for which guidelines and precedents exist. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Researching computer science topics including service oriented information architectures, open source software trends, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. Preparing reports and scientific papers concerning the application of computer technology to USGS science efforts for presentation at professional and scientific conferences, and to management groups and peer working teams. Designing and developing web based mapping applications for scientific collection, management, visualization, and distribution of geospatial data based on open source technologies. Serving as point of contact on the highly technical aspects of software product development. Researching innovative data integration and delivery models for scientific data on wildlife populations. Designing advanced software systems for a predominantly Java-based open-source environment. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must meet the following to satisfy the basic education requirement for Computer Scientist, all grade levels. Bachelor's or higher degree in computer science OR a bachelor's or higher degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. For GS-11:
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement as described above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-11 level:
Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR:
One year of appropriate professional experience that is in or directly related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of such experience may include performing hardware and software analysis, and writing software in an environment that requires a good working knowledge of the syntax, capabilities, and limitations of a programming language, as well as working knowledge of and experience with the operating system under which the software operates. Successful candidates will have had the scope of assignments defined for them, but will be capable of exercising judgment in selecting specific approaches and, when necessary, making minor changes to adapt the methods to specific work situations. OR:
a combination of successfully completed graduate level education, as described above, and professional experience, as described above. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO COMBINE GRADUATE EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE). For GS-12:
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement as described above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-12 level:
One year of appropriate professional experience that is in or directly related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of such experience may include digital computer system design; system software organization, assembly and programming languages; and analysis, interpretation and evaluation of computer software data and techniques. Work generally has not required modification or adaptation of standard procedures, methods or techniques, and development has involved typical methods and techniques to address problems for which guidelines and precedents exist. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
- Department:
1550 Computer Science - Salary Range:
$70,181 to $109,358 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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