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<a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/546016300"><span style="color:blue">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/546016300</span></a><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Summary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) of the Climate Program Office (CPO) with one vacancy in
Silver Spring, MD or Boulder, CO.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">This position is also announced under vacancy number OAR-2019-0019, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for
both.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/546016300#agency-modal-trigger"><b><span style="color:#0071BC;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">Learn more
about this agency</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">As a Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Oversee the development and implementation of the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Program in accordance with Public Law 115-423
and recommendations from the Director of the NOAA Climate Program Office and relevant advisory boards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Oversee the development and implementation of NIDIS strategic, annual operating, and other programmatic plans and documentation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Engage stakeholders; foster collaborative work among federal agencies, tribes, states, and local governments to help communities cope with the impacts
of drought; and coordinate with the scientific community to ensure state-of-the-art science is supported through research undertaken by the program. Maintain familiarity with current research directions, and identify critical research and program needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Manage the drought early warning system concept for NIDIS implementation and oversee the implementation of NIDIS Regional Drought Early Warning Systems
and the Drought Portal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Oversee the NIDIS Program and its team. Develop and manage NIDIS program budget and spending plans. Administer financial awards by developing Announcements
of Opportunity, conduct proposal reviews, select and recommend proposals for support, and oversee awards processing and closeout of end-of-year grant actions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Travel Required<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">50% or less - Up to 35% domestic travel may be required for this position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Supervisory status<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">No<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Promotion Potential<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">5<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:white">Job family (Series)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:white"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?j=1301"><span style="color:white">1301 General Physical Science</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/job-announcement/requirements/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4C2C92"> Help</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#046B99">Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Conditions of Employment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Must be suitable for Federal employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Time-in-grade/band must be met by closing date of announcement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">If selected, required to complete OGE Form 450 financial disclosure.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">This position requires a Public Trust Security Clearance.</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">This position will be filled under the DOC 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.<br>
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The ZP-5 is equivalent to the GS-15. <br>
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NOTE: <br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">* A one year probationary period may be required.<br>
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</b>* Payment of relocation expenses <b>is not</b> authorized.<br>
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</b>* This position <b>is not</b> in the bargaining unit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">College Transcript:</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121"> 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.<br>
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<b>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.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">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: <a href="https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">https://www.opm.gov/policy</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">BASIC REQUIREMENTS: </span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least
one year of Specialized Experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">To qualify for the 1301 series:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">A. Degree: </span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">OR</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">B. Combination of education and experience </span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">-- 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">-AND-</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121"><br>
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<b>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: </b><br>
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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. <br>
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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.<br>
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<b>To qualify at the ZP-5 or GS-15 level:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121"> In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must
also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-4 or GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Planning, developing and/or implementing climate weather and/or drought research information programs;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Conducting strategic and programmatic planning to include developing program objectives and priorities, formulating budgets and developing operating plans;
and<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Developing and managing stakeholder relationships and/or partnerships to support research and assess the impacts of drought and/or other climate weather
related phenomena.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Education<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro";color:#212121">Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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