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Physical Scientist


US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Location

Salt Lake City, UT | United States


Job description

Duties

The working title of this position is Science Technology Integration Scientist. The Science Technology Integration Scientist will perform:

These duties are described at the full performance level of the GS-13. The GS-12 is developmental leading to such performance.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Key Requirements :

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:


BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements:


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 - education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.


AND



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-12 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-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:



To qualify at the GS-13 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-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
LOCATION IS NEGOTIABLE AFTER SELECTION:


Aberdeen, SD


Albany, NY


Albuquerque, MS


Amarillo, TX


Anchorage, AK


Bethel, AK


Billings, MT


Binghamton, NY


Bismarck, ND


Blacksburg, VA


Bohemia, NY


Boise, ID


Boulder, CO


Brooklyn Heights, OH


Brownsville, TX


Burlington, VT


Calera, AL


Caribou, ME


Carolina, PR


Chanhassen, MN


Charleston, SC


Charleston, WV


Cheyenne, WY


College Park, MD


Columbia, SC


Coraopolis, PA


Corpus Christi, TX


Davenport, IA


Dodge City, KS


Duluth, MN


Elko, NV


Eureka, CA


Flagstaff, AZ


Ft. Worth, TX


Gaylord, MI


Goodland, KS


Grand Forks, ND


Grand Junction, CO


Grand Rapids, MI


Gray, ME


Great Falls, MT


Greer, SC


Handford, CA


Hastings, NE


Honolulu, HI


Huntsville, AL


Indianapolis, IN


Jackson, MS


Jacksonville, FL


Johnston, IA


Kansas City, MO


Key West, FL


LaCrosse, WI


Lake Charles, LA


Las Vegas, NV


Lincoln, IL


Lubbock, TX


Memphis, TN


Miami, FL


Midland, TX


Missoula, MT


Mobile, AL


Monterey, CA


Mount Juliet


Negaunee, MI


New Braunfels, TX


Norman, OK


North Little Rock, AR


North Platte, NE


North Webster, IN


Oxnard, CA


Paducah, KY


Peachtree City, GA


Pendleton, OR


Phoenix, AZ


Pleasant Hill, MO


Pocatello, ID


Portland, OR


Raleigh, NC


Rapid City, SD


Reno, NV


Saint Charles, MO


Salt Lake City, UT


San Angelo, TX


San Diego, CA


Santa Teresa, NM


Seattle, WA


Shreveport, LA


Sioux Falls, SD

Slidell, LA

Spokane, WA

Springfield, MO

State College, PA

Sullivan, WI

Tallahassee, FL

Topeka, KS

Tucson, AZ

Tulsa, OK

Tuscaloosa, AL

Upton, NY

Valley, NE

Wakefield, VA

White Lake, MI

Wichita, KS

Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, OH

Education

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

Additional information

CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at:



CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.


NOAA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit


The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.



THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.


How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.



Veteran's Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.


Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b).


A one year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.


If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher than is supported in your description of experience and/or education as described in your resume/application, or that your resume or application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible and/or not qualified.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. You must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of your agency's notice to you, your separation SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location) to be eligible. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here:

How to Apply



Agency contact information

Applicant Inquiries

Email

[email protected]

Address

NOAA Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS)
1315 East West Hwy
SSMC4
Silver Spring, MD 20910
US

Next steps

Salary ranges will vary based on the location. Please visit: OPM Salary Charts for specific salary information related to a specific location.Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Anchorage, AK is 1.69% and is not federally taxed. The COLA is not reflected in the locality salary shown in this vacancy announcement. COLAs are exempt from Federal income taxes; post differentials are not.



This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Physical Scientist, GS-1301-12/13 positions throughout NOAA. The position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations, same grade/band and requires the same qualifications and specialized experience as indicated in this vacancy announcement).


You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are:

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.


You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.)

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Required Documents

Required documents may be: (1) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (2) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments.



A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume



You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose, for each work experience at a minimum, your resume must include; job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal); description of duties or work performed; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week and/or full-time or part-time. If identifying as part-time you must state the number of hours per week . ( NOTE: A full-time work schedule requires most employees to work 33-40 hours during the work week. A part-time schedule requires an employee to work less than full-time, but for a specific number of hours (usually 16-32 hours per administrative work week) on a prearranged scheduled tour of duty.)

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) & Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligibles -If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, the Servicing Human Resources Office must receive proof by the closing date of this announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330 Subpart F for CTAP and 5 CFR 330 Subpart G for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. This includes:

If you are CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you will be considered well qualified if you meet the required education or combination of education and experience, and specialized experience. For more information on CTAP/ICTAP please click here.


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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Open to the public. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).


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