[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Physicist, ZP-1310-4 (Direct Hire), Atmospheric Chemistry, NOAA, Boulder, CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/565854700
Duties
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), The Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL), Chemical Sciences Division (CSD) with one vacancy in Boulder, CO.

Responsibilities
As a Research Physicist, you will perform the following duties:

     *   Serve as a Research Physicist and expert in a research group that uses airborne field measurements to study trace gases, aerosols, and atmospheric chemical processes related to air quality, ozone layer depletion, and climate. Develop hypotheses and formulate research plan establishing time phasing of the various aspects of the research, interpret results, and prepare technical reports.
     *   Design, build, and use new laboratory and field instrumentation for measuring atmospheric trace species and aerosol, and improve the performance of existing instruments for use on airborne platforms. Analyze and interpret atmospheric measurements, and prepare results for peer-reviewed publications and other written and verbal summaries.
     *   Design, build and use in situ and remote sensing instruments for wildfire measurements. Participate in field missions to improve understanding of the atmospheric effects of wildland and agricultural fires in the U.S.
     *   Develop and execute conceptually related studies, developing and applying new techniques. Participate in and lead scientific and programmatic discussions involving future directions in atmospheric chemistry research to ensure NOAA strategic research goals are met. Interact with partners in other agencies and in academic and other institutions to form collaborative and cooperative efforts to undertake research in atmospheric processes and composition.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 10% of domestic or foreign travel may be required for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
4

  *   Job family (Series)
1310 Physics

  *   Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

     *   Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.
     *   Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
     *   Must be suitable for Federal employment.
     *   Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
     *   Qualifications requirements must be met by closing date of announcement.
This position requires a Low Risk Security Clearance.
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.
The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14.

The full performance level of the position is ZP-4 or GS-14.

Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice.

     *   A three year probationary period may be required.


     *   Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.


     *   This position is not in the bargaining unit.

NOTE:

     *   This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Research Physicist, ZP-1310-4 positions throughout NOAA. The position must be alike (e.g. within the same geographic locations, same grade/band and requires the same qualifications and specialized experience as indicated in this vacancy announcement).
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.
Qualifications
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.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements:
To qualify for the 1310 series:

EDUCATION:
A. Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Note: In either A or B above, the courses 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.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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. 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.

To qualify for ZP-4 or GS-13 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting 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:

     *   Performing research on atmospheric processes and their impact on air quality, ozone depletion, and climate;
     *   Performing measurements and data analysis of atmospheric trace species;
     *   Utilizing in situ and remote sensing instruments to perform wildfire measurements to assess the atmospheric effects of wildland and/or agricultural fires; and
     *   Publishing research findings in reports and/or in peer-reviewed journals.
Education
College Transcript: 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.

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.
Additional information
CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have met the minimum qualifications for the position. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management’s Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career Transition

CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

     *   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).
     *   A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
     *   A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
     *   Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:

     *   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;
     *   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;
     *   A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
     *   Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
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.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Veteran’s Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.

Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b).

NOTE: A three year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.


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Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No

  *   Required Documents
Required Documents

     *   Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. 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.
     *   Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation if applicable (see other information).
     *   College Transcript 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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.

  *   Benefits
Benefits
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.
NOAA offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at Benefits
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.

Help
This job is open to

  *   Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

  *   The public
U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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