Open to all qualified persons. At this level, employees are developing the ability to work on operating assignments where the background information involves standard practices and procedures. Assignments are a part of a project or may involve developing information from a variety of sources. There is ample precedent for the project assignment. Technical choices are limited and the employee carries out the assignment recognizing problem areas and following instructions on how to resolve problems.
Supervision is usually available.
Instructions are provided before and during the assignment. Reports are written and reviewed by a senior engineer, scientist, or supervisor. All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit. This is a permanent, career-conditional appointment. This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis.