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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/562564100">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/562564100</a><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Summary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GDFL) with one vacancy in Plainsboro, NJ.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>This position is also announced under vacancy number OAR-GFDL-2020-0024, 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><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>As a Research Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>As a senior expert in physical sciences applications, lead efforts in maintaining a regression test model code, compile model executable files from source code, and design and execute Earth System Model (ESM) experiments. Write scripts in multiple languages to accomplish various tasks within experiment workflow.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Research the evolution and predictability of the Earth’s climate system on seasonal to multi-decadal scales, and seek to identify the causal factors for climate variability and changes on global to regional scales, including changes in climate extremes.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Lead and support writing papers and communication of results, improving scientific understanding of past, present, and future climate variability, predictability and change from both natural variability and radiatively forced climate change.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Travel Required<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Occasional travel - Up to 5% domestic or foreign travel may be required for this position.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Supervisory status</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>No<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Promotion Potential</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>4<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Job family (Series)<o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>1301 General Physical Science<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Requirements</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Conditions of Employment<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Must be suitable for Federal employment.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Time-in-grade/band must be met by closing date of announcement.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>This position requires a Low Risk Security Clearance.</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>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><br>The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14.<br><br><b>NOTE:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>A three year probationary period may be required.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Payment of relocation expenses<b> is not</b> authorized.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Payment of recruitment incentives may be authorized.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>This position <b>is not</b> in the bargaining unit<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>College Transcript:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'> 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><br><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><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>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:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>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.<br><br><b>BASIC REQUIREMENTS:</b> 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><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>To qualify for the 1301 series:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><br><br><b>EDUCATION:</b><br><br><b>A. Degree:</b> 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.<br><br>OR<br><br><b>B. Combination of education and experience </b>- 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><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>-AND-</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><br><br><b>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:</b><br><br>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><br>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><br><b>To qualify at the ZP-4 or GS-13 level:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'> In addition to the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Participating in designing and analyzing sets of simulations using climate models to analyze seasonal to decadal climate variability, predictability and change;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Using source code revision control systems to maintain code integrity and reproducibility for climate modeling and prediction; and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Performing diagnostic analyses on model and observational data sets and studying how extreme events change in response to radiative forcing change.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Education<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Additional information<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Well-qualified for CTAP and ICTAP eligibility includes those candidates who have been determined to exceed minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85, but otherwise may or may not be among the highly or best-qualified candidates. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management’s Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.<br><br><b>CTAP</b> applicants MUST submit the following documents:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, noting current position, grade level, and duty location;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>ICTAP</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'> applicants MUST submit the following documents:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>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;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'>How You Will Be Evaluated<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>We will 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). However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. The best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.<br><br>The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Ability to provide leadership for technical development of modeling tools, including source code revision, version control and updating.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Ability to provide expertise in optimizing model execution environment for various model configurations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Ability to work independently.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Ability to design and execute codes for efficient post-processing, manipulation and scientific analysis of large data sets produced from model simulations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Ability to use organizational skills in ensuring efficient access to wide suites of model simulations and their output.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Ability to contribute leadership and vision for conducting leading edge research resulting in novel results and publication in peer-reviewed journals.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Ability to conduct leading edge analyses of model and observational output to advance understanding of variations and change in the climate system.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><br><br><b>To preview questions please click here.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Background checks and security clearance<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Security clearance</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Other<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Drug test required</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>No<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Required Documents<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Required Documents</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>. Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must include information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duration of employment (mm/dd/yy – mm/dd/yy), hours per week, duties and accomplishments, salary, and your education. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position/s. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>SF-50, “Notification of Personnel Action: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>If you are a current or former Federal employee, you <b>must</b> provide the most current Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) that verifies career/career-conditional status, title, series and grade (do not submit an Award SF-50). Also provide the SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent basis or the full performance level of your current position, whichever is higher. <b>Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating.</b><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Veteran’s documentation: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>If you are requesting consideration under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) you must submit a copy of your Member 4 DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service or other valid proof of eligibility (i.e., statement of service that shows service dates AND character of service) and/or any other required supporting documents (VA Letter). http://www.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp#VeteransEmploymentAct1998.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Active Duty Service Members:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'> You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation </span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>if applicable (see other information).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Documentation supporting eligibility for non-competitive appointment,</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'> (severely disabled, eligible veterans, certain military spouses, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Education.</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'> If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. <b>Special Instructions for Foreign Education: </b>Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You <b>MUST</b> provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation by the closing date of the announcement will result in lost consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Performance Appraisal</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'> - most recent performance appraisal (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan that does not include this information.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Awards</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'> - Copies of any award received within the last 3 years.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Benefits</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Review our benefits<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>