[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Physicist (Atmospheric Chemistry), NOAA, Boulder, CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/404043900

*Job Title:*Research Physicist

*Department:*Department Of Commerce

*Agency:*National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

*Job Announcement Number:*PH-PA-15-1407837


      SALARY RANGE:

	$88,316.00 to $158,700.00 / Per Year


      OPEN PERIOD:

	Monday, June 8, 2015 to Monday, June 22, 2015


      SERIES & GRADE:

	ZP-1310-04


      POSITION INFORMATION:

	Full Time - Permanent


      PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

04


      DUTY LOCATIONS:

	1 vacancy in the following location:
Boulder, COView Map <https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/404043900#>


      WHO MAY APPLY:

	US Citizens and Status Candidates


      SECURITY CLEARANCE:

	Not Applicable


      SUPERVISORY STATUS:

	No


      JOB SUMMARY:

*Science, Service, and Stewardship *

This position is located in the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Research of the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration.

*Who May Apply:* U.S. Citizens and Nationals, and  merit promotion 
candidates.

You are eligible under merit promotion procedures, if you meet one of 
the following criteria:

• Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointments in 
the competitive service.

• Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointment in the 
excepted service and under an Interchange Agreement.

• Former Federal status employees with reinstatement eligibility based 
on previous Federal service.

• Displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection 
consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the 
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).

• Veterans eligible for the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act 
(VEOA), who are preference eligible or who have been separated under 
honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service.

• Veterans eligible for a non-competitive appointment under the Veterans 
Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Authority, who are preference eligible or 
recently separated from the military.  Applies to grades GS-11 and below.

• Individuals with disabilities under Schedule A hiring authority - 
Refer to "Other Information" section for eligibility details.

• Applicants entitled to non-competitive appointment authorities or 
special hiring authorities, e.g., Peace Corps; Americorps VISTA, Boren 
Fellows; military spouse preference; and applicants who previously held, 
or currently hold, this grade with the same promotion potential of GS-14 
or higher (SF-50(s) must show proof of this), etc.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this vacancy announcement if 
they become available.


      TRAVEL REQUIRED

  * Not Required


      RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  * No


      KEY REQUIREMENTS

  * You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
  * Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for selective service.
  * Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply section).
  * Required to pass background investigation and fingerprint check
  * A three -year probationary/trial period may be required.

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      DUTIES:

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Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  * Performs atmospheric chemistry research on climate & air quality
  * Performs analyses of trace gases in the atmosphere, specializing in
    volatile organic compounds
  * Conducts scientific interpretation of trace gas measurements
  * Communicates research with publications and presentations (national
    and international)
  * Develops/uses state-of-the-art instruments

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      QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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*Applicants must meet the Basic Requirement by one of the 
following: (transcript required)*

A. Have a degree in physics; or a related degree that included at least 
24 semester hours in physics. (Note: course work 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.)*OR*

B. Have a combination of education and experience and the courses are 
equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, 
plus appropriate experience or additional education.

*In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, applicants must 
demonstrate the following specialized experience:*

Have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in 
difficulty and responsibility to ZP-03 (GS-12 level work) in the Federal 
service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing 
atmospheric physics research related to climate and air quality; 
planning, coordinating, and executing atmospheric composition projects; 
developing, performing, and analyzing state-of-the-art mass 
spectroscopic measurements of volatile organic compounds (VOCs); and 
preparing and delivering presentations and peer-reviewed scientific 
publications.

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.


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