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<p class="MsoNormal">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/585909200<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">Full Job Description<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<h2 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt">Duties</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<h3 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">Summary<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></h3>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Are you ready to explore your future with NIST?<br>
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<b>Your application package may be shared with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like the one you are applying to. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.</b><br>
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This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<h3 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">To identify and pursue research in areas where NIST laser technology might provide a dramatic improvement in sensing over conventional approaches. Specific
research areas will include the development and demonstration of frequency-comb-based, or other laser-based, instrumentation across the infrared and terahertz spectral regions with a focus on high-precision laboratory measurements and outdoor open-path atmospheric
sensing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h3 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">Travel Required<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Occasional travel - Occasional travel required to technical conferences or field sites for measurement campaigns.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">04 - No known promotion potential<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">1310 Physics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h3 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">Conditions of Employment<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif">You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5">
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<h3 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Basic Requirements:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black"><br>
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A. Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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<b>In addition to the basic requirements</b>, applicants must also have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 (ZP-III at NIST) level. Specialized Experience is defined as experience in frequency combs, phase locking of
laser systems, linear and nonlinear optics as well as nonlinear supercontinuum generation in fiber optics and waveguides. Specialized experience in dual-comb spectroscopy including both the technique and applications within the fields of physics and atmospheric
chemistry.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">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>
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Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcement 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 OPM website located at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Applicants may request reconsideration of their qualifications determination within three business days from the date their applicant status was changed.
Applicants should email the Agency Contact listed in this vacancy announcement with their written request listing the announcement number; explaining why the original determination was improper; what factors were not considered; and, should provide any other
pertinent information that would enable reevaluation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h3 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">Education<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial
transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to the final offer of employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Foreign education: Individuals educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited
private organization for a U.S. equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. View a listing of these accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. Provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation
with a course by course listing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h3 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">Additional information<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">A one to three year probationary period may be required.<br>
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This position is covered by an Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS). This system replaces the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and grade with career paths and pay bands. For information regarding how the pay bands correspond to the General Schedule,
click here.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h3 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">How You Will Be Evaluated<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;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 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification
determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, salary, duties performed for each position, and if the
position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level/pay band. Please also include in your resume a list of all publications and patents/patent applications on which you are a named inventor and provide the title
and patent/patent application number for each. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made
under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. You may not be considered for the position if any part of the application is incomplete. Your application may not receive appropriate consideration without the required supporting
documentation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h5 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Position sensitivity and risk</span><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h5>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h5 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Trust determination process</span><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h5>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Suitability/Fitness<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt">Required Documents</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">What documents do I need to submit?</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black"> In addition to your resume,
you must submit a copy of your transcripts to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required prior to the final offer of employment.<br>
<b>How do I submit my documents:</b> You may submit required and/or supplemental documents through any ONE of the following methods:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">All required supporting documentation mentioned in this vacancy announcement, and all vacancy applications submitted electronically or via fax must be
submitted and received by 11:59 pm ET on the closing date of this announcement. You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Are you CTAP or ICTAP Eligible?</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black"> If you are a Federal employee
claiming special priority selection rights under DOC's Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or your Agency's Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must meet the threshold of "well qualified" for the position to receive priority
consideration. DoC defines well qualified as receiving an overall score of "85". In order to be eligible and considered under CTAP or ICTAP procedures, you must submit proof that you meet the requirements of 5CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for
ICTAP. This includes a copy of your agency's notice, a copy of your most recent Performance Rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting current position, grade level, and the duty location. Please annotate your application
to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. If you are determined eligible for CTAP and ICTAP consideration, you may be required to respond to job-related questions in order to assess your “well qualified” status. Responses to the questions
must be reflected in your resume. If the your responses are not supported by information in your resume, they may be modified and, as a result, your score may be lowered.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">For more information about CTAP and ICTAP, please refer to the following web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ctap.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Please review the information on the following link to determine if there are any documents you need to provide - https://www.nist.gov/careers/information-new-employees/applying-jobs-required-forms<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h4 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></h4>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;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 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;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
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<h2 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt">Benefits</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt;font-weight:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;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 style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">NIST offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation
in the Federal Employee Retirement System. NIST also offers a broad array of work-life flexibilities and services to employees such as flexible work schedules, teleworking transit subsidies, on-site child care, fitness center, credit union, employee assistance
programs, and free parking. Learn more about NIST's work life programs by clicking here.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black">Review our benefits<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;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>
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<h3><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"helvetica neue",serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.05pt">This job is open to<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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Service (Peace Corps & VISTA); * Applicants eligible under special hiring authorities (i.e., Appointment of certain military spouses, Schedule A).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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