Physical Scientist
Company Name:
Department Of Commerce
United States Citizens Term NTE 2 years Full Time
Science, Service, and Stewardship
The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) - or NOAA Research - provides the research foundation for understanding the complex systems that support our planet. Working in partnership with other organizational units of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a bureau of the Department of Commerce, NOAA Research enables better forecasts, earlier warnings for natural disasters, and a greater understanding of the Earth. Our role is to provide unbiased science to better manage the environment, nationally, and globally.
This Physical Scientist position is located in the Ocean Acidification Program. As such, you will be responsible for ocean acidification communications and outreach.
Position: Term--with option to extend after 2 years and
the position can be located EITHER in Silver Spring OR Charleston, SC at the Hollings Marine Lab.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this vacancy announcement or, if they become available.
You must be a U.S. citizen or national. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for selective service. Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply section). Required to pass background investigation and fingerprint check
This position is that of a Physical Scientist in the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in Silver Spring, MD or Charleston, SC. In this capacity, you will:
Serve as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the cross matrix Ocean Acidification Program.
Maintain and enhance the agency's website and social media outreach program.
Develop written and presentation outreach materials for broad and specific audiences.
Lead a broad, national stakeholder ocean acidification communications working group.
Other duties as assigned by the agency Director.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of experience, education, training completed, and potential based on the information provided within their application/resume, and detailed responses provided on the job elements to determine those who are minimally qualified and those who are best qualified. The job elements are included in the Supplemental Questionnaire, located further in this vacancy announcement. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in a determination of not qualified. You are encouraged to complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of your application package, experience and training you claim must be reflected in your application/resume.
This position has a basic education requirement. You must possess one of the following in order to be found qualified:
A. A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
B. A combination of education and experience. The education is equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
_In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must also meet the qualification requirement for the grade level(s) for which you are applying:_ __
_ _
In order to be qualified for the GS-11 level, you must possess one of the following:
A. One year of experience, equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service, with experience
equivalent to the ZP-2 or GS-09 level in the Federal service, with experience including the following:
1.) Oversee ocean acidification science and research communication, 2) design and maintain scientific program website using DotNetNuke and mapping software; 3.) Organize and lead communications experts on a national basis in development of ocean acidification-specific messages; and 4.) Present, and organize communication workshops, using scientific webinars and GoTo Meeting Software specifically focused on ocean acidification.
B. A PhD or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of physical science, engineering, or mathematics.
C. A combination of experience, as described above, and graduate level education, as described above, that when combined, equals at least 100% of the total requirement. (To compute, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)
Please note: You are required to provide transcripts to support your educational claims.
Qualification requirements in vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. The handbook is available on OPM's website /
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information,
Only education/ experience obtained by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
You may be required to serve a probationary period of up to three years.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
Applicants applying under Delegated Examining (all U.S. citizens) procedures will be rated under NOAA's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Gold, Silver, or Bronze. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
Ability to manage and enhance the Ocean Acidification Program Website.
Ability to develop and coordinate education and outreach programs.
Knowledge of ocean geochemistry, ocean acidification and scientific literature.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
In order to be rated as meeting the minimum qualifications, we must be able to determine from your application package that you have the specialized experience required as described above. Applicants who have qualifying experience performed on less than a full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, October 09, 2014.
To begin , click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete , log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application , log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your R sum showing relevant experience; cover letter optional
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Transcripts, if qualifying based on education
5. Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
CTAP/ICTAP documents
Veterans' documentation
Your resume should list your education and work experience including the dates, (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for each position. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following 1221038. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot apply online :
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203-FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire and
3. Fax the completed 1203-FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203--FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive notice via email once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be notified of your application status at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking Application Status.
The amount of notices that each applicant receives may vary. The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete
Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
Eligible (Application Referred) or Eligible (Application Not referred)
Selected or Not Selected
NOAA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees #icc.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference see
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see / ).
Career Transition Assistance Programs (CTAP/ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible see . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Commerce
United States Citizens Term NTE 2 years Full Time
Science, Service, and Stewardship
The Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) - or NOAA Research - provides the research foundation for understanding the complex systems that support our planet. Working in partnership with other organizational units of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a bureau of the Department of Commerce, NOAA Research enables better forecasts, earlier warnings for natural disasters, and a greater understanding of the Earth. Our role is to provide unbiased science to better manage the environment, nationally, and globally.
This Physical Scientist position is located in the Ocean Acidification Program. As such, you will be responsible for ocean acidification communications and outreach.
Position: Term--with option to extend after 2 years and
the position can be located EITHER in Silver Spring OR Charleston, SC at the Hollings Marine Lab.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this vacancy announcement or, if they become available.
You must be a U.S. citizen or national. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for selective service. Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply section). Required to pass background investigation and fingerprint check
This position is that of a Physical Scientist in the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in Silver Spring, MD or Charleston, SC. In this capacity, you will:
Serve as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the cross matrix Ocean Acidification Program.
Maintain and enhance the agency's website and social media outreach program.
Develop written and presentation outreach materials for broad and specific audiences.
Lead a broad, national stakeholder ocean acidification communications working group.
Other duties as assigned by the agency Director.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of experience, education, training completed, and potential based on the information provided within their application/resume, and detailed responses provided on the job elements to determine those who are minimally qualified and those who are best qualified. The job elements are included in the Supplemental Questionnaire, located further in this vacancy announcement. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in a determination of not qualified. You are encouraged to complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of your application package, experience and training you claim must be reflected in your application/resume.
This position has a basic education requirement. You must possess one of the following in order to be found qualified:
A. A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
B. A combination of education and experience. The education is equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
_In addition to meeting the basic education requirement, you must also meet the qualification requirement for the grade level(s) for which you are applying:_ __
_ _
In order to be qualified for the GS-11 level, you must possess one of the following:
A. One year of experience, equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service, with experience
equivalent to the ZP-2 or GS-09 level in the Federal service, with experience including the following:
1.) Oversee ocean acidification science and research communication, 2) design and maintain scientific program website using DotNetNuke and mapping software; 3.) Organize and lead communications experts on a national basis in development of ocean acidification-specific messages; and 4.) Present, and organize communication workshops, using scientific webinars and GoTo Meeting Software specifically focused on ocean acidification.
B. A PhD or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of physical science, engineering, or mathematics.
C. A combination of experience, as described above, and graduate level education, as described above, that when combined, equals at least 100% of the total requirement. (To compute, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)
Please note: You are required to provide transcripts to support your educational claims.
Qualification requirements in vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. The handbook is available on OPM's website /
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information,
Only education/ experience obtained by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
You may be required to serve a probationary period of up to three years.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
Applicants applying under Delegated Examining (all U.S. citizens) procedures will be rated under NOAA's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Gold, Silver, or Bronze. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
Ability to manage and enhance the Ocean Acidification Program Website.
Ability to develop and coordinate education and outreach programs.
Knowledge of ocean geochemistry, ocean acidification and scientific literature.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
In order to be rated as meeting the minimum qualifications, we must be able to determine from your application package that you have the specialized experience required as described above. Applicants who have qualifying experience performed on less than a full-time basis must specify the percentage and length of time spent in performance of such duties.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, October 09, 2014.
To begin , click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete , log into your USAJOBS account, , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application , log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your R sum showing relevant experience; cover letter optional
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Transcripts, if qualifying based on education
5. Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
CTAP/ICTAP documents
Veterans' documentation
Your resume should list your education and work experience including the dates, (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for each position. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following 1221038. Fax your documents to .
If you cannot apply online :
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203-FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire and
3. Fax the completed 1203-FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203--FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive notice via email once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
You will be notified of your application status at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking Application Status.
The amount of notices that each applicant receives may vary. The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete
Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
Eligible (Application Referred) or Eligible (Application Not referred)
Selected or Not Selected
NOAA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees #icc.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference see
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see / ).
Career Transition Assistance Programs (CTAP/ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible see . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:
Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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