Summary
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), with four vacancies in Silver Spring, MD; College Park, MD; Boulder, CO; Seattle, WA; Miami, FL; Ann Arbor, MI; Plainsboro NJ; Norman OK; or Newport, OR.
Duties
As a Supervisory Research Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties: Direct the Stratospheric Modeling and Analysis program or an ocean-focused research division. Lead a research team in conducting stratospheric chemistry, composition, and dynamics research; OR direct research groups making long-term ocean observations, studying drivers of change in marine ecosystems, or studying environmental effects of changing ocean chemistry. Apply advanced professional knowledge of atmospheric OR oceanic science methods, models, techniques, and theory to formulate and direct research projects designed to advance knowledge of atmospheric or oceanic chemical and physical processes. Provide professional hypotheses to determine the most appropriate research strategy and methodology and establish project and program objectives. Develop research plans and required investigations to implement scientific priorities that align with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) mission and goals. Serve as a technical expert strengthening scientific and research collaborations across the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), academic institutions, federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders to advance the scientific mission of the Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL), Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) or the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) and (NOAA). Speak for the relevant lab on national and international committees, engaging with other institutions to set research directions. Supervise staff by planning and distributing work to be accomplished by subordinates. Oversee personnel processing actions, addressing performance standards and specifying training needs. Make or approve selections for subordinate nonsupervisory positions. Recommend selections for subordinate supervisory positions or project director positions responsible for coordinating the work of others, and similar positions. 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.
Requirements
This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-5 is equivalent to the GS-15. Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation. More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Considerations: Three year probationary period may be required.* Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized. A one year supervisory probationary period may be required (probationary period can be served concurrently). This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance. Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. 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 (including NOAA) employee; and are in the same line of work; have previously completed a probationary period; and with no more than a 30 day break in service. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; Needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Education
Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy. 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.), name of accredited institution, 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. 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: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.
How you will be evaluated
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Additionally, you will be evaluated using the USAHire Assessment. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Veteran's Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures. To preview the announcement questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13032456