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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt'><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/579375700">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/579375700</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Full Job Description<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";color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Duties</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;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";color:black;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'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><br><br>The government-wide direct hire authority for <b>Physical Scientist GS-1301</b> is being used to fill this position.<br><br>This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.<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";color:black;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";color:black'>As a <b>Physical Scientist</b> within the <b>National Climate & Adaptations Science Center</b>, some of your specific duties will include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Chairing the Federal Steering Committee for the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5)</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>, including overall responsibility for tactical decisions for NCA5. This includes content, organization, technical accuracy and cross-report consistency/coordination.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Updating and consulting on the status of the National Climate Assessment and other closely associated sustained assessment products.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Proposing agenda items, briefing the FAC on status and challenges, and recommending implementation measures in response to FAC advice and recommendations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Overseeing the activities of key inter-agency working groups (IWGs) of the US Global Change Program (USGCRP). The IWGs for which the incumbent will have most responsibility in overseeing are the Indicators Working Group, the Sustained Assessment Inter-agency Working Group, and the Scenarios and the Interpretive Science Coordinating Group. These IWGs are addressing, respectively, the development and utilization of climate change indicators for USGCRP; long-term strategic direction for the sustained assessment process, including plans for special topical reports and future NCAs; and the development of scenario information to inform both NCA5 and future assessment activities.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>The selectee will be required to travel to meet and coordinate with regional author teams and stakeholders to inform the rich set of sub-national information that is expected in NCA5. As the NCA5 Director, manages a team of contractors and Federal detailees who make up the National Climate Assessment and Sustained Assessment team at USGCRP.<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";color:black'>Salary</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><br>$139,037 (Step 01) to $170,800 (Step 10);<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";color:black'><br><b>NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at </b>the Step 01.<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";color:black;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";color:black'>25% or less - You may be expected to travel 1 to 5 nights per month 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";color:black'>Supervisory status</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><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";color:black'>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";color:black'>Promotion Potential</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><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";color:black'>None<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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";color:black'>1301 General Physical Science<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";color:black'>Similar jobs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Physical Scientists, All Other<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Scientists, Physical, All Other<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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";color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Requirements</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;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";color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Conditions of Employment<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:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Key Requirements:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year trial period.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.<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";color:black'>Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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 vacancy is limited to the first <b>50</b> applications received and will close at midnight Eastern Time on the day this application limit is reached regardless of the closing date specified in this vacancy announcement. Any application received prior to midnight Eastern Time of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. <b>You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application should the vacancy close earlier than stated in this announcement due to the applicant limit being reached. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.</b><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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 background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>If selected for this position, you may be required to file one or more financial statements upon reporting and annually, some of which may be subject to public disclosure.<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";color:black;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'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Basic Education Requirement:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><br><br>Applicants must meet A or B below to satisfy the basic education requirement for Physical Scientist, all grade levels.<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";color:black'>A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.<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";color:black'>B. A combination of education and experience-education equivalent to one of the majors shown in "A" above (24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science, engineering, or mathematics) that included at least 24 semester hours or the equivalent in physical science and/or related engineering science as described above, plus appropriate experience and/or additional education for a total of 4 years. The education or combined education and experience must be comparable in type, scope and thoroughness to that acquired through successful completion of a 4-year course of study as described in "A" above.<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";color:black'>For GS-15:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><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";color:black'>In addition to the basic education requirement as stated above, applicants must meet the following to qualify for the GS-15 level:<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";color:black'>One year of appropriate professional experience that is in or directly related to the duties of the position to be filled is qualifying if it is equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, and if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.<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";color:black'>Examples of such experience may include conducting investigations that involved highly unstructured problems involving both difficult technology and complex human relations or programmatic issues. The results of these investigations had significant effects over a wide region of the United States, or may have included responsibility for new technology especially critical to the organization's programs. This work involved other recognized senior technical experts asking the scientist for advice or counsel due to his/her personal reputation in the field.<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";color:black'>You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><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";color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Education<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .<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";color:black;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'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Other Information:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.<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";color:black'>Agency Benefits:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework in accordance with the DOI Telework policy and with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at: https://www.doi.gov/telework/policies.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health, life, dental, vision, and long term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement 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:1.0in'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><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";color:black;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";color:black'>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'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>-Basis of Rating: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>The government-wide direct hire authority for <b>Physical Scientist GS-1301 </b>is being used to fill this position. All applicants who meet the eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements will be referred for consideration.<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";color:black;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";color:black'>Security clearance</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><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";color:black'>Not Required<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";color:black'>Drug test required</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><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";color:black'>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";color:black'>Position sensitivity and risk</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><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";color:black'>Moderate Risk (MR)<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";color:black'>Trust determination process</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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";color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Required Documents</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;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";color:black'>Required documents may be: (1) faxed to the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy announcement; or (2) uploaded directly from your desktop; or (3) uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments; or (4) hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office listed in the vacancy announcement.<br><br><b>Transcripts</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>-If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Please ensure that all documentation is legible.<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";color:black'><br><b>Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) & Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligibles</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>-If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, the Servicing Human Resources Office must receive proof by the closing date of this announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330 Subpart F for CTAP and 5 CFR 330 Subpart G for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. This includes:<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>copy of the agency notice;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>your most recent Performance Rating; and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;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"'>your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.<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";color:black'>If you are a CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you will be considered well qualified if you earn a minimum score of 85 (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference points). For more information on CTAP/ICTAP please click here.<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";color:black'>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";color:black'>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";color:black'>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='color:black;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";color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Benefits</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;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";color:black'>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";color:black'>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";color:black'>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><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Help<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt'>This job is open to<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)<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";color:black'>Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue"'>The public<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";color:black'>U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>