[ES_JOBS_NET] Physical Scientist (Satellite Systems and Weather Forecasting), NOAA, Boulder, CO

Tue Mar 3 08:20:24 MST 2015

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/395622100

*Job Title:*Physical Scientist

*Department:*Department Of Commerce

*Agency:*National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

*Job Announcement Number:*PH-15-RCS-1333676

      SALARY RANGE:

	$89,580.00 to $137,613.00 / Per Year

      OPEN PERIOD:

	Monday, March 2, 2015 to Friday, March 13, 2015

      SERIES & GRADE:

	ZP-1301-04

      POSITION INFORMATION:

	Full Time - Permanent

      PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

04

      DUTY LOCATIONS:

	1 vacancy in the following location:
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      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,

*Oceanic and Atmospheric ResearchDivision* 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.

• 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 ofZP-04 
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

  * Occasional Travel
  * Approx. 15% foreign and domestic travel may be 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:*

Leading the research for NOAA related to Global Navigation Satellite 
Systems (GNSS) Radio Occultation (RO) used by the National Weather 
Service (NWS) and other parts of NOAA as input to weather forecast models.

Conducting Observing System Experiments (OSEs) and Observing System 
Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) to guide government decision makers on 
investments in existing and future observation systems.

Providing scientific leadership for the Global Observing Systems 
Analysis, (GOSA Group), finding funding to keep the research going, and 
serving on and participating in scientific meetings/organizations to 
stay abreast of the RO science.

Conducting research and supporting the Global Positioning System (GPS) 
ground based observing system developed at Global Systems Division, 
(GSD),  that provides low-cost, high-accuracy data under all weather 
conditions.

Conducting science to improve weather forecast models using RO 
technology and data

Publishing results

Providing leadership within NOAA/OAR to determine priorities and 
analysis of OSE/OSSE assessments.

Managing the GOSA group, Leading federal and non-federal employees

Exploring new uses of the technology to improve forecasts and 
situational awareness for forecasters.

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      QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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In order to qualify for this position you must meet both the basic 
education requirement and the specialized experience requirement:

*Basic Education Requirement:*

You must possess a Bachelor's or higher degree in 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.

*OR*

Possess a combination of education and experience. This includes 
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.

*Specialized Experience*:

You must possess a minimum of one year of specialized experience, 
equivalent to the ZP-03, GS-13 or equivalent pay band level in the 
Federal service leading and evaluating research techniques and funding 
requests related to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Radio 
Occultation (RO) as input to weather forecast models; expert scientific 
knowledge of GNSS-RO and Ground Based GPS theories, concepts, principles 
and applications; conducting Observing System Experiments (OSEs) and 
Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) to guide decision makers 
on investments in existing and future observation systems; experience in 
atmospheric sciences/forecasting; experience with program/project 
management including budgeting, scheduling and leading a team or staff; 
communicating and collaborating on atmospheric science/forecasting 
issues with a variety of audiences; experience in communicating 
technical information effectively; and conducting and publishing 
original research in scientific peer reviewed journals.

*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.

*ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?* You MUST provide transcripts 
or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless 
otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you 
may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and 
credit for the course. All materials must be submittedby 11:59 p.m. EST 
on the closing date of the announcement.
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*SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: *If you are using education 
completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification 
requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been 
evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation 
of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed 
equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or 
full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college 
or university. For further information, visit: 
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
*Translated transcripts are required.*
Only education/experience obtained by 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date 
of this announcement will be considered.

Current and former career and career-conditional Federal employees must 
meet the time-in-grade/band requirement of 52 weeks at the next lower 
grade.  Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements 
(e.g.,time-in-grade and qualification requirements) by the closing date 
of the announcement.

Current career and career-conditional Federal employees must submit a 
copy of their most recent SF-50, which shows competitive service 
appointment, tenure group, grade, and salary. If you are applying for a 
higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of 
time you have been in the next lower grade level. (NOTE: Federal 
employee applicants must submit SF-50s, which demonstrate how they meet 
all announcement requirements.  Examples of appropriate SF-50s include 
promotions, with-in grade/range increases, and SF-50s one or more years 
old.)

You may be required to serve a probationary period of up to three years.

      HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and 
supporting documentation will be made and compared against your 
responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you 
are qualified for this job.

*Applicants applying under Delegated Examining (all U.S. citizens) 
procedures *will be rated under NOAA's Category Rating and Selection 
Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to 
determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this 
announcement. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your resume and 
supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the 
Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is 
supported by your application materials, your score may be lowered 
and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is 
determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application 
will then be placed in one of three categories: *Gold, Silver, 
or Bronze. *Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' 
Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference 
eligibles.  Candidates placed in the "gold" category will be identified 
for referral to the hiring manager for further review and consideration.

*Applicants applying under merit promotion procedures* will be rated in 
accordance with the Merit Staffing plan of NOAA. Your resume and 
supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the 
job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are minimally 
qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be 
compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you 
rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, 
your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from 
consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top 
candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for 
employment consideration.

You will be rated based on the following knowledges, skills, abilities 
(KSAs) or competencies:

  * *Technical Abilities-Satellite Weather Forecasting*
  * *Ability to Develop/Evaluate Research Proposals/Grants*
  * *Skill in Program/Project Management*
  * *Ability to Communicate Technical Information*

In order to be rated as meeting the minimum qualifications,*we must be 
able to determine from your application package*that you have the 
education and/or specialized or general experience that is 
required. Applicants who have qualifying experience performed on less 
than a full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time 
spent in performance of such duties.

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