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Physicist, ZP-1310-4 (DE/CR)</font></b><span
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<span class="company" style="unicode-bidi: embed; font-size:
11pt;">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration</span><span
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embed;">About the Agency<span
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This position is located in the Earth System Research
Laboratory, Chemical Sciences Division, Office of Oceanic
and Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO.<span
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This position will be filled under the Department of
Commerce Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system
replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under
CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan and pay
band.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b
style="unicode-bidi: embed;">The ZP-4 is equivalent to
the GS-13/14 grade level<span
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<ul>
<li>A one to three year probationary period may be
required for this research position.</li>
<li>This position is not in the bargaining unit.</li>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">NOTES:<span
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may be used to fill other Research Physicist<span
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style="unicode-bidi: embed;">, ZP-1310-4<span
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throughout NOAA. The position must be alike (e.g., within
the same geographical location, same grade/band requires
the same qualifications as indicated in this vacancy
announcement).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">TRAVEL REQUIRED</b>
<ul>
<li>Occasional Travel</li>
<li>Occasional travel may be required for this position.</li>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">RELOCATION AUTHORIZED</b>
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<li>No</li>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">KEY REQUIREMENTS</b>
<ul>
<li>Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.</li>
<li>Required to pass a background investigation and
fingerprint check.</li>
<li>Must be registered for Selective Service, if
applicable (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.sss.gov">www.sss.gov</a>)</li>
<li>Must be suitable for Federal employment.</li>
<li>Qualification requirements must be met by closing
date of announcement.</li>
</ul>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">DUTIES:<span
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The individual selected for this position will:<span
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<li>Develop instrumentation, perform aerosol
measurements relevant to air quality and climate,
including black carbon aerosol in the atmosphere and
in the cryosphere, and including bioaerosol.</li>
<li>Analyze and evaluate atmospheric aerosol data and
write key papers that improve our scientific
understanding in multiple climate and air quality
research areas.</li>
<li>Participate in the design, execution, and analysis
that leads to communication in peer-reviewed journals
of results from research studies of atmospheric
aerosols relevant to air quality and climate.</li>
<li>Participate in atmospheric field experiments
involving ESRL/CSD to investigate aerosol processes,
including emissions, relating to air quality and
climate.</li>
<li>Participate in and help lead/coordinate within
ESRL/CSD the scientific discussions on future aerosol
research directions to help management ensure that
strategic research goals of NOAA and ESRL/CSD are met.</li>
<li>Interact with other agencies/academia/others to
assemble the needed research expertise and
plan/coordinate the science and management of
atmospheric composition research, particularly
research involving black carbon aerosol and
bioaerosol, related to air quality and climate.</li>
<li>Prepare written and verbal summaries and other
visual materials describing scientific research
findings from research studies in atmospheric
composition, particularly involving aerosols, related
to air quality and climate that are relevant to
policy/decision-maker discussions.</li>
<li>Prepare white papers describing mission objectives
and plans for potential future atmospheric composition
research projects, particularly those involving black
carbon aerosol and bioaerosol, related to air quality
and climate.</li>
</ul>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:<span
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Qualification requirements in vacancy announcements are
based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal
qualifications standards. This handbook is available on
OPM's website at: Qualification Standards<span
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This position has a positive education requirement,
transcripts must be submitted.<span
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style="unicode-bidi: embed;"><b style="unicode-bidi:
embed;">CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING BASIC
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:<span
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Degree:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>physics;
or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours
in physics.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b
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</b>OR<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b
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Combination of education and experience<span
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equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24
semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional
education.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b
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</b>In either above, the courses must have included a
fundamental course in general physics and, in addition,
courses in any two of the following: electricity and
magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and
sound.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS<span
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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.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;"><b style="unicode-bidi:
embed;">To qualify at the ZP-4 or GS-13/14 level:<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></b>Experience:<span
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One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience
equivalent to the ZP-3 (GS-12) of the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as:<span
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<li>Performing atmospheric physics research related to
climate and air quality.</li>
<li>Planning, coordinating and executing projects to
improve our understanding of the impact of black
carbon aerosol on climate and air quality.</li>
<li>Developing, performing, and analyzing measurments of
black carbon aerosols.</li>
<li>Preparing and delivering presentations and
peer-reviewed scientific publications.</li>
</ul>
<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">College Transcript:<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>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.), 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.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Note:<span
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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.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Your resume must document
specialized experience and support your responses to the
vacancy questions.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>For
information on the requirements for this position, please
click on Physics Series .<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:<span
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review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting
documentation to determine if you meet the minimum
qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum
qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will
compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting
documentation to your responses on the scored occupational
questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice
questions) and place you in one of three pre-defined
categories. These categories are "gold," "silver," and
"bronze." However, your resume or optional cover letter
must support your responses to the self-assessment
questions, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed
in the "gold" category will be identified for referral to
the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.<span
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How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility:
Within each category, those entitled to veterans'
preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined
category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles
with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be
listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold)
depending on the position and grade level of the job. For
more information on category rating, please go to:
Category Rating<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on
the following competencies;<span
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style="unicode-bidi: embed;">please do not provide a
separate written response:<span
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<li>Knowledge of characteristics of aerosols, including
black carbon aerosol and bioaerosol, and impacts on
air quality and/or climate.</li>
<li>Ability to conceive, design, and perform research to
gather and analyze scientific data on black carbon
aerosol and bioaerosol, related to air quality and
climate.</li>
<li>Skill in writing scientific research papers related
to atmospheric composition especially including
aerosols, and its impact on air quality and climate,
and in publishing them in peer-reviewed scientific
journals.</li>
<li>Ability to design, build, and operate
state-of-the-art atmospheric instrumentation that
measures characteristics of aerosols in the atmosphere
and on snow and/or ice, that are important to air
quality and climate issues.</li>
<li>Skill in participating in interagency and
inter-institutional research projects for studying
atmospheric aerosols related to air quality and
climate.</li>
<li>Skill in developing written and verbal
communications for managers and for decision makers
and stakeholders, that synthesize research plans and
scientific findings on atmospheric composition
especially including aerosols, related to air quality
and climate.</li>
<li>Ability to provide effective verbal scientific
briefings and presentations for other scientist on
atmospheric composition research relating to aerosols
and their impact on air quality and climate.</li>
</ul>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">BENEFITS:<span
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You can review our benefits at:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/doc/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=16&jnum=101507">https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/doc/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=16&jnum=101507</a><span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">OTHER INFORMATION:<span
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candiddates will be eligible if it is determined that they
exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by
attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information
about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel
Management’s Career Transition Resources website at: ICTAP<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">ICTAP applicants MUST
submit the following documents:<span
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</b>1. A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of
proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of
disability annuity termination, or certification from the
National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are
eligible for disability retirement.<span
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2. A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel
Action", documenting your RIF separation, noting your
positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency
certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;<span
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3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including
your rating; and<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your
current promotion potential.<span
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NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-verify is an Internet
based system operated by the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security
Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers
to electronically verify the employment eligibility of
their newly hired employees.<span
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