Job Description

SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Meteorological Development Laboratory, Office of Science and Technology Integration (OSTI), with one vacancy that is location negotiable after selection (See "Qualifications" for locations).OverviewOpen & closing dates08/26/2024 to 09/09/2024Salary$103,409 - $167,336 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 13Locations1 vacancy in the following locations:Location Negotiable After SelectionRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes\xe2\x80\x94as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Up to 10% of travel may be required for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberNWS OSTI-24-12524834-DHAControl number806380800This job is open toClarification from the agencyOpen to the publicVideosDutiesThe incumbent will serve as a Physical Scientist. As a Physical Scientist you will perform the following duties:

• Leads a team of meteorologists and physical scientists in investigating meteorological problems, conducting experiments, making analyses, recommending solutions, and writing scientific papers for publication.
• Conducting investigations into phenomena that may require development of new techniques.
• Applies scientific programming and data processing techniques to manipulate large, gridded datasets at fine resolution in common data formats such as GRIB2, NetCDF, and HDF5.
• Provides advice to other agency scientists and high- level officials.

RequirementsConditions of EmploymentKey Requirements: * Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (ww.sss.gov)
• This position is in the bargaining unit. This position is covered by (1538).

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

• A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant\'s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• 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.

QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements 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 Office of Personnel Management\'s website located at: .BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:EDUCATION:Degree: in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.ORCombination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.ANDSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.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.To qualify for the GS-13:
Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the private or public sector. Specialized experience MUST include the following:

• Designing, developing, implementing, or maintaining software or webpages in a Linux environment to maintain meteorological data (e.g. archiving, processing, and visualizing meteorological data);
• Conducting projects to investigate meteorological problems and improve forecast products; and
• Serving as a staff specialist working to improve forecast guidance requirements and packages.

List of negotiable locations
Central Region
| Kansas City, MO | Grand Junction, CO | Pueblo, CO | Davenport, IA | Johnston, IA | Lincoln, IL | Indianapolis, IN | North Webster, IN | Dodge City, KS | Goodland, KS | Topeka, KS | Wichita, KS | Paducah, KY | Gaylord, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | Negaunee, MI | Chanhassen, MN | Duluth, MN | Pleasant Hill, MO | Saint Charles, MO | Springfield, MO | Bismarck, ND | Grand Forks, ND | Hastings, NE | North Platte, NE | Aberdeen, SD | Rapid City, SD | Sioux Falls, SD | LaCrosse, WI | Sullivan, WI | Cheyenne, WY
Southern Region
Fort Worth, TX | Calera, AL | Mobile, AL | North Little Rock, AR | Jacksonville, FL | Key West, FL | Ruskin, FL | Tallahassee, FL | Peachtree City, GA | Lake Charles, LA | Shreveport, LA | Slidell, LA | Jackson, MS | Albuquerque, NM | Santa Teresa, NM | Tulsa, OK | Carolina, PR | Memphis, TN | Morristown, TN | Mount Juliet, TN | Amarillo, TX | Brownsville, TX | Corpus Christi, TX | League City, TX | Lubbock, TX | Midland, TX | New Braunfels, TX | San Angelo, TX
Western Region
Salt Lake City, UT | Flagstaff, AZ | Tucson, AZ | Eureka, CA | Hanford, CA | Monterey, CA | Oxnard, CA | San Diego, CA | Boise, ID | Pocatello, ID | Billings, MT | Great Falls, MT | Missoula, MT | Elko, NV | Las Vegas, NV | Reno, NV | Pendleton, OR | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA
Eastern Region
Columbia, SC | Greer, SC Blacksburg, VA | Wakefield, VA | Burlington, VT | Charleston, WV | Bohemia, NY | Caribou, ME | Gray, ME | Newport, NC | Wilmington, NC | Albany, NY | Binghamton, NY | Upton, NY | Brooklyn Heights, OH | Wilmington, OH | Coraopolis, PA | State College, PA | Charleston, SC
Alaska Region
Anchorage, AK
Pacific Region
Honolulu, HI
NCEP
College Park, MD | Miami, FL | Norman, OK | Kansas City, MO | Boulder, CO
NWS HQ
Silver Spring, MD
Water Prediction
Tuscaloosa, AL | Silver Spring, MD | Chanhassen, MNEducationCollege 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.), 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.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:Additional informationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management\'s Career Transition Resources website at: .CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: * A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).

• A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
• A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
• Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: * A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;

• A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;
• A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
• Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

NOAA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

• Benefits

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. .

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