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bold; margin: 0px;"><font size="+1">Research Oceanographer, AST,
Oceanographic Studies</font></b><span
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<span class="company" style="unicode-bidi: embed; font-size:
11pt;">National Aeronautics and Space Administration</span><span
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<span style="unicode-bidi: embed; white-space: nowrap;">$92,145 -
$141,555 a year<br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/426054100">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/426054100</a><br>
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embed;">About the Agency<span
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The Sciences and Exploration Directorate, Earth Sciences
Division, Laboratory (Code 616) seeks a Researcher to
provide expertise in the research and study of coupled
global and regional physical-biogeochemical modeling and a
strong interest in the assimilation of satellite ocean
color products into these models.<span
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COMMENTS:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Please be sure to review your resume on the 'Review tab'
by clicking on the 'Your Resume.' Ensure that the correct
copy of the resume you have selected has been transferred
from your USAJOBS account. If you fail to validate the
information in your resume, you may not be appropriately
evaluated for this position. Also, please be sure to
review and complete the Supplemental Information
questions.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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To receive consideration, you must submit a resume and
answer NASA-specific questions. The NASA questions appear
after you submit your resume and are transferred to the
NASA web site. If you successfully apply, USAJOBS will
show your application status as 'resume received
complete.' If your status is 'Application Started,' you
have not successfully applied. Do not rely on a USAJOBS
email to confirm successful application only an email from
NASA confirms a successful application.<span
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If you are an individual with a disability and have
questions regarding the Federal special hiring authorities
for individuals with disabilities or would like to request
a reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring
process, please contact the Disability Program Manager by
email at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:gsfc-disability-programs@mail.nasa.gov">gsfc-disability-programs@mail.nasa.gov</a>. Goddard
Space Flight Center offers a wide array of reasonable
accommodations and programs for individuals with
disabilities including onsite sign language interpreters,
readers, and is a participating agency with the Computer
Electronics Accommodations Program.<span
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(NOTE: For additional information for job seekers with
disabilities, please copy and paste the following address
into your browser:
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">KEY REQUIREMENTS</b>
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<li>A one-year probationary period may be required</li>
<li>Applicants must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree
or equivalent</li>
<li>Occasional travel may be required</li>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">DUTIES:<span
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research positions may be filled at one of several grade
levels depending upon the scientific impact of the person
selected. A review may be required to determine the
appropriate grade level of the position and supplemental
materials may be required from the selectee. Please keep
this in mind when indicating the lowest grade you will
accept.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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As Research Oceanographer, specializing in Oceanographic
Studies, with expertise in coupled global and regional
physical-biogeochemical modeling and performing the
assimilation of satellite ocean color products into these
models. A key focus of the work is to lead and conduct
studies of hypothesis-driven research and will extend
model capabilities through assimilation of
satellite-derived ocean color products beyond the
traditional chlorophyll retrievals. The work involves
leading, planning, and developing sensitivity analyses
designed to drive improvements in the ocean color products
and to facilitate the development of new products. This is
a research position, research includes, but is not limited
to: determining the nature, magnitude, and
interrelationships of physical, chemical, biological, and
other comparable ocean phenomena and processes; to create
or develop empirical, theoretical, or experimental means
of investigating such phenomena and processes. You will
extend knowledge to global and regional biogeochemical
processes; you will contribute inventions, new
instrumentation, measurement techniques and algorithms
that are of material significance in deriving and
verifying remote sensing calibration and validity; you
will originate and establish unique methods and
applications that provide innovative solutions to complex
oceanographic scientific issues. You will lead or
participate in ensuring the effective performance of
research investigations and assignments. Research results
will be published in technical reports, journal articles,
or requirements documents and presented at scientific
conferences and seminars. Responsibilities also include
developing and evaluating research proposals and serving
as an authoritative source of consultation for other
scientists and program specialists.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:<span
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to the Basic Education Requirement, applicants must have
one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next
lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the
particular competencies needed to successfully perform the
duties of the position described above.<span
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At the GS-13 level - Specialized experience is defined as
performing research of coupled global and regional
physical-biogeochemical modeling; and performing
assimilation of satellite ocean color products into these
models.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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At the GS-14 level - Specialized experience is defined as
leading other researchers and performing research of
coupled global and regional physical-biogeochemical
modeling; and performing assimilation of satellite ocean
color products into these models.<span
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For AST Positions:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
To receive consideration, your resume MUST contain your
complete degree information (i.e., type of
degree0-received, year degree received, and major area of
study). If you have received a degree in Computer Science,
you MUST list all courses you have taken which meet the
education requirements as stated in the qualification
requirements section as well as the semester hours
awarded. You MUST include the descriptive title, course
code, and number of semester/quarter hours. (i.e.,
CMSC-435-Software Engineering, 3 Semester hours) If this
information is not provided, your education may not be
appropriately evaluated and you may lose consideration for
this position. Please note that degrees in engineering
technology are not considered to be qualifying for this
position. If you are selected for this position, you will
have to provide an official copy of your transcripts prior
to entering on duty.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Basic Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university with major study in
Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics, Aerospace
Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Astronautics,
Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Ceramic
Engineering, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry,
Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer
Science*, Earth and Planetary Science, Electrical
Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Geology, Geophysics,
Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials
Science, Mathematics (Pure or Applied), Applied Mechanics,
Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering,
Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, Meteorology,
Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Physics,
Oceanography, Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied
Physics, Engineering Physics, Space Science, Structural
Engineering, Welding Engineering or other appropriate
physical science or engineering field. Degrees in
engineering technology are not considered to be qualifying
for this position. *Note: Curriculum must include 30
semester hours of course work in a combination of
mathematics, statistics and computer science. Of the 30
semester hours, 15 must be in any combination of
statistics and mathematics which includes differential and
integral calculus.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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U.S. citizenship is required.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:<span
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an automated system (Resumix) that matches the
competencies extracted from your resume to the
competencies identified by the selecting official for the
position. Based on the competencies you match, you are
placed in one of three categories identified as 90, 80, or
70 pt. quality categories, which are defined as:<span
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90 pt. Category - Tentatively meets (until subsequent
confirmation upon referral) the basic qualification
requirements identified in the vacancy announcement and
has experience in the same or similar job that has
demonstrated superior proficiency in the primary
requirements of the position.<span
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80 pt. Category - Tentatively meets (until subsequent
confirmation upon referral) the basic qualification
requirements identified in the vacancy announcement and
demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the primary
requirements of the position.<span
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70 pt. Category - Fails to meet criteria described in the
80 pt. category.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Additional application guidance is available in NASA's
Applicant Guide .<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
<br>
Information for Veterans : The Category Rating Process
protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of
non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference
eligibles who meet qualification requirements and have a
compensable service-connected disability of at least 10
percent must be listed at the top of the highest quality
category, except when the position being filled is
scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or
higher.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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For the purpose of the Career Transition Assistance
Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP), candidates rated in the top
quality category are considered well-qualified."<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">BENEFITS:<span
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review our benefits at:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nasajobs.nasa.gov/benefits/benefits.htm">http://nasajobs.nasa.gov/benefits/benefits.htm</a><span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">OTHER INFORMATION:<span
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applicant tentatively selected for this position may be
required to undergo a pre-employment background
investigation.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Individuals who have special priority selection rights
under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program
(CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance
Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to
receive consideration for special priority selection. See
'How You Will Be Evaluated' for definition of well
qualified. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP
consideration must indicate their eligibility when
applying for a position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to
identify your ICTAP eligibility; the NASA Supplemental
Information asks you to identify your CTAP eligibility. If
you are selected for the position, you must be prepared to
submit proof that you meet the requirements for
CTAP/ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a
copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of
their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade
level, and duty location.<span
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As a condition of employment, male applicants born after
December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered
with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from
having to do so under the Selective Service Law. In order
to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify
your claim for veterans preference on your resume.<span
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U.S. citizenship is required.<span
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NASA's Applicant Guide provides the information needed to
assist you in determining whether or not you can claim 5
or 10 point veterans preference. You should not submit
documents to prove your eligibility for veterans
preference at this time. However, you must be prepared to
submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if
claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by
that form) as requested by the Human Resources Office.
Veterans preference will only be considered based on what
is supported For instance, if you claim 10-point
preference, but are only able to document 5-point
preference, you will be considered accordingly. If you
fail to provide the required documents within the stated
time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you
from further consideration.<span
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<br>
Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of
your resumes. When you apply to a NASA position, we will
show you the text of the resume you have submitted, but we
do not maintain the name you have assigned to that resume.
If you wish to keep track of that information, we
recommend you make note of it at the time you apply.<span
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<br>
Fair Employment Opportunities for Applicants<span
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NASA Credit for National Service<span
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Identification of promotion potential in this position
does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the
part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will
depend upon administrative approval and the continuing
need for an actual assignment and performance of higher
level duties.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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The payment of relocation expenses is authorized.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">HOW TO APPLY:<span
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is being filled through NASA STARS, an automated Staffing
and Recruitment System. NASA partners with USAJOBS in
providing a seamless application process. Before you begin
the application process, please read the vacancy
announcement carefully and have all required information
available. You may begin the process of submitting your
resume by clicking on the 'Apply Online' link. In order to
be considered, you must submit a resume completed on the
USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS resume, please
remember that NASA limits resumes to approximately 32,000
characters including spaces. NASA does not accept resumes
uploaded to USAJOBS from a second source or documents
attached through USAJOBS' document attachment feature.
Once you submit your resume to NASA, you will be asked to
complete a short series of additional questions. You must
finish the entire process in order to have a complete
application package and receive consideration. Your
answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire
application. You may edit a previously-submitted
application, if the announcement is still open. If you are
unable to apply electronically for this position, submit
your resume and supplemental questions to: National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Resume
Operations Center, Mailstop: HS50, Marshall Space Flight
Center, AL 35812. DO NOT submit your resume directly to
the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must
be received by the close of business on the closing date
of the announcement. Hard copy resumes requirements are
provided at: Hard Copy Resume Requirements . If you are a
first time applicant, we recommend that you review NASA's
Applicant Guide to ensure that you are providing a
complete resume. Failure to submit the supplemental data
and a resume that contains all of the required information
may result in loss of consideration for positions in which
you are interested. All applications must be received no
later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of
the announcement.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:<span
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application process has been specifically developed to
ensure that we only ask you for the information we
absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and
eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only
need to submit your resume and answer the screening
questions and supplemental information. No additional
documentation is accepted at the time of application. (For
example you need not submit narrative 'KSA' statements;
they are not required and will not be evaluated.) In this
way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best
describes your background and abilities. For assistance in
preparing your resume, consult the Applicant Guide .
Nothing further is required until requested by the Human
Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit
documentation to support statements made in your resume.
For example, we may ask you to provide academic
transcripts or proof of Federal employment status. If you
are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to
submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if
claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by
that form). If you fail to provide the required documents
within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer
and/or remove you from further consideration.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">AGENCY CONTACT INFO:<span
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Acquisition Office<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Phone: 301-286-3691<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:GSFC-TAO@mail.nasa.gov">GSFC-TAO@mail.nasa.gov</a><span
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Agency Information:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
NASA's Resume Operations Center<span
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4200 Rideout Road, Mailstop HS50<span
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Marshall Space Flight Center, AL<span
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35812<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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