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Physical Scientist

Miami, FL · On-site

$125K/yr

Boulder, CO; Miami, FL; Norman, OK; or Kansas City, MO.Qualifications: Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification ...

Physical Scientist

Miami, FL · On-site

$106K/yr

Boulder, CO; Miami, FL; Norman, OK; or Kansas City, MO.Qualifications: Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification ...

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What types of projects and collaboration can I expect when working as a boulder setter in a climbing gym?

As a boulder setter, you'll typically work closely with other setters, gym managers, and sometimes members to design and install new bouldering routes. Your daily tasks will involve brainstorming creative problems, physically setting holds, and testing routes for difficulty and safety. Collaboration is key, as you'll often provide feedback on colleagues' routes and adjust your own based on team input. This role offers a dynamic and physically engaging work environment, with opportunities to develop advanced setting skills and potentially move into lead setter or management roles within the gym.

What is a boulder?

Boulder jobs refer to employment opportunities located in Boulder, Colorado, or positions related to the city. Boulder is known for its thriving tech industry, university research, outdoor recreation, and vibrant startup scene. Common job sectors include technology, education, healthcare, and environmental sciences. Job seekers in Boulder can find roles ranging from entry-level to executive positions in both established companies and innovative startups. The city is also recognized for its focus on work-life balance and sustainability.

What is the difference between Boulder vs Geologist?

AspectBoulderGeologist
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require a degree in geology or earth sciencesBachelor's degree in geology, earth sciences, or related field; advanced roles may require a master's or Ph.D.
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor terrains, geological surveys, and environmental projectsLaboratories, field sites, research institutions, and consulting firms
Industry UsageConstruction, landscaping, environmental assessment, and outdoor recreationNatural resource exploration, environmental consulting, academia, and research

While a Boulder typically refers to a large rock or stone used in construction or landscaping, a Geologist is a professional who studies the Earth's materials and processes. Both roles may involve outdoor work, but Geologists require specialized education and work primarily in scientific and research settings, whereas Boulders are physical objects used across various industries.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Boulder jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Boulder job openings:

Infographic showing various Boulder job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

$125K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


U.S. Department Of Commerce rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

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Job description

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Modeling and Development (OMD), with 6 vacancies in Silver Spring, MD; College Park, MD; Boulder, CO; Miami, FL; Norman, OK; or Kansas City, MO.Qualifications:

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements:
To qualify for the 1301 series:
EDUCATION:
A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To qualify at the GS-14 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

  • Coordinating or managing the development and transition of observation processing and assimilation capabilities, environmental prediction systems, verification systems, or applications related to environmental prediction to operations;
  • Generating written reports and giving oral presentations containing scientific and technical information; and
  • Collaborating with the scientific or technical community to accelerate the transition of advances in research to operations.
Education:

Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.
College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), name of accredited institution, course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty.
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.

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