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Physical Scientist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 115 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), with one vacancy in Pensacola, FL.
What You'll Do
- →This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS-26-12980392-ST for the ZP-2, which is open to Status Candidates.
- →You must apply to each announcement if you want to be considered for that announcement.
- →This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS-26-12980393-DE for the ZP-2, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals.
- →You must apply to each announcement if you want to be considered for that announcement.
- →As a Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties: Perform and lead reconnaissance, design, procurement, deployment, and recovery of oceanographic observing systems, including geodetic leveling.
- →Conduct Global Positioning System (GPS) / Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) field observations using various receiver setups.
- →Plan, coordinate, and execute oceanographic and atmospheric instrumentation projects.
- →Monitor oceanographic real time observing systems and coordinate assigned tasks.
- →Advise management of progress, and/or issues, conflicts in priorities, and/or unusual situations.
- →Lead a team effort to accomplish the project goals and objectives.
- →Serve as liaison to internal teams, external partners, stakeholders, and the public to ensure continuous reliable operations of field deployed instrumentation.
- →Form and maintain partnerships with individuals in other government agencies and industry that can be transformed into interagency alliances.
- →Be a source of information concerning regional waterways navigational, environmental, and political issues.
- →Speak at conferences, meetings and professional societies on behalf of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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-3 is equivalent to the 11/12.
- ✓The ZP-3 is the Full Performance Level of the position.
- ✓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 a Low 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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 97921f0d-8322-4d1c-9d0f-97d5b8d67f81
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