U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Notice for Direct Hire (STEM) - Mathematician
Pay$72553.00 - $186854.00 / year
LocationFort Collins/Colorado
Employment typeOther
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Job Description
- Req#: 793850800
- Degree: mathematics; or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics OR
- Combination of education & experience: courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), as above, plus appropriate experience or additional education
- GS-11:
- At least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR
- At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience utilizing application of specialized methods and techniques of the required field of mathematics; and gathering, analyzing, and processing of data and information to support work efforts OR
- A combination of education & experience
- GS-12:
- At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experienceadvising and providing technical assistance to scientific, engineering, mathematical and managerial personnel on the mathematical aspects of work
- GS-13:
- At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience reviewing scientific and mathematical studies and papers and converting results into practical recommendations and procedures
- GS-14:
- At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience formulating, conducting, organizing, and directing creative and independent research programs; and defining and selecting problems for investigation based on needed improvements to the state of the art in mathematical modeling
- GS-15:
- At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience providing operational and scientific expertise to explore research initiatives for a new generation; and overseeing policy development, plans, and operations in research initiatives and advanced technologies for future precision capabilities on a continuing or project basis
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