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General Engineer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 60 days ago
Hybrid Norman, OK $148K – $192K Apply by Aug 10, 2026 General Engineering ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Engineering
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This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Observations (OBS), Radar Next, with 1 vacancy in Norman, Ok.
What You'll Do
- →As a General Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Serve as a Senior General Engineer and technical expert providing definitive leadership in advanced engineering integrity and analyses for the comprehensive lifecycle of multi-billion dollar observing systems with international scope and Congressional interest impacting the Nation.
- →Lead the resolution of unprecedented, complex engineering problems where no established precedents exist, requiring the development of new theories, concepts, or approaches to achieve objectives.
- →Oversee and coordinate the planning and prioritization of projects throughout the project lifecycle.
- →Lead the identification and validation of significant problem areas requiring action while prioritizing assigned projects.
- →Oversee and manage project and technical activities of the Program in the meeting of established objectives.
- →Serve as the program's technical expert in technical exchanges and engagements with international partners, other federal agencies, and industry.
- →Collaborate with other agencies and international partners in pioneering development efforts involving the transition and application of new research, emerging technology, and data observation and collection.
- →Serve on committees and boards providing expertise to weather radar development projects that impact external organizations.
Requirements
- ✓Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S.
- ✓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: One year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
- ✓This position requires High 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 one 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.
Personality Fit
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