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Physical Science Technician
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 71 days ago
Hybrid Woods Hole, MA $46K – $100K Apply by Jul 13, 2026 Physical Science Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), with one vacancy in Woods Hole, MA or Narragansett, RI. This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS-26-12996165-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
What You'll Do
- →As a Physical Science Technician, you will perform the following duties: Collect hydrographic, chemical, and biological data.
- →Conduct complex tests to analyze data collected and evaluate the quality of the data.
- →Record data, review results for consistency, and prepare written reports on technical approach and findings.
- →Select analytical equipment, define sampling protocols, and review standardized procedures, technical requirements, and regulations to ensure compliance with community standards and established practices.
- →Alter and develop procedures, and design highly technical approaches to solve complex issues to meet project needs.
- →NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZT-3; the ZT-2 is developmental leading to such performance.
- →POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle.
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 ZT-2 is equivalent to the GS-5/6/7/8.
- ✓The ZT-3 is equivalent to the GS-9/10 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.
- ✓If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.
- ✓Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
- ✓Payment of relocation incentives OR recruitment incentives may be authorized.
- ✓Note: Relocation incentives are for current federal employees only.
- ✓This position requires Low Risk Security Clearance.
- ✓Background investigation will be required.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 424017ef-55cd-4698-b8af-759c4a41a694
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