1301 - General Physical Science Series

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This series includes positions that involve professional work in the physical sciences when there is no other more appropriate series, that is, the positions are not classifiable elsewhere. This series also includes work in a combination of physical science fields, with no one predominant.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the PHYSICAL SCIENCES GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

  • 1306 - Health Physics
  • 1310 - Physics
  • 1311 - Physical Science Technician
  • 1313 - Geophysics Series
  • 1315 - Hydrology Series
  • 1316 - Hydrologic Technician Series
  • 1320 - Chemistry Series
  • 1321 - Metallurgy Series
  • 1330 - Astronomy and Space Science Series
  • 1340 - Meteorology Series
  • 1341 - Meteorological Technician Series
  • 1350 - Geology Series
  • 1360 - Oceanography Series
  • 1361 - Navigational Information Series
  • 1370 - Cartography Series
  • 1371 - Cartographic Technician Series
  • 1372 - Geodesy Series
  • 1373 - Land Surveying Series
  • 1374 - Geodetic Technician Series
  • 1380 - Forest Products Technology Series
  • 1382 - Food Technology Series
  • 1384 - Textile Technology Series
  • 1386 - Photographic Technology Series
  • 1397 - Document Analysis Series
  • 1399 - Physical Science Student Trainee Series

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Concrete Construction Special Inspector Is Not In Demand American Concrete Institute (ACI) someSome    
Certified Environmental Systems Manager (CESM) Is Not In Demand National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Registered Environmental Manager (REM) Is Not In Demand National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Registered Environmental Professional (REP) Is Not In Demand National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) mostMost GI BillGI Bill  
Registered Hazardous and Chemical Materials Manager (RHCMM) Is Not In Demand National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Industrial Environmental Toxicologist Is Not In Demand National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) otherOther    
Certified Petroleum Apprentice (CPA) Level 1 Is Not In Demand National Petroleum Management Agency (NPMA) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Petroleum Journeyman (CPJ) - Level 2 Is Not In Demand National Petroleum Management Agency (NPMA) otherOther    
Certified Petroleum Specialist (CPS) - Level 3 Is Not In Demand National Petroleum Management Agency (NPMA) otherOther    
Certified Petroleum Craftsman (CPC) - Level 4 Is Not In Demand National Petroleum Management Agency (NPMA) otherOther    
Certified Petroleum Professional (CPP) Level 5 Is Not In Demand National Petroleum Management Agency (NPMA) otherOther    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 1301 - General Physical Science Series. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Concrete Construction Special Inspector COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

A Concrete Construction Special Inspector certification is aimed at persons qualified to inspect and record the results of concrete construction inspection based on codes and job specifications. The program covers inspection during preplacement, placement, and post-placement operations. Candidates must hold a current certification as an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I; obtain a passing grade on the written inspection examination; and obtain a passing grade on the written plans reading examination. Candidates must also meet education and experience requirements.

Click here to go to Certified Environmental Systems Manager (CESM) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Registered Environmental Manager (REM) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Registered Environmental Professional (REP) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Registered Hazardous and Chemical Materials Manager (RHCMM) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

Click here to go to the GI Bill site.

ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Click here for the external link to: My Next Move salary info for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers