Supervisory Physical Scientist, ZP-1301-5 (Direct Hire)
OverviewOpen & closing datesOpening and closing dates08/31/2020 to 09/14/2020This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.
Learn moreServiceCompetitivePay scale & gradeZP 5Salary$142,701 to $170,800 per yearAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-TimeDuties SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Public Notice.
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION DEADLINE:
It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in this announcement.
As a result the announcement will close at 11:
59 PM EST on the date of receipt of the 75th application or at 11:
59 PM EST on September 14, 2020; whichever occurs first.
ResponsibilitiesThis position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), with 2 vacancies in Silver Spring, MD.
As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:
Direct the development and implementation of research programs, resources and operation.
Interpret policy affecting programs in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research, development and transition portfolio; apply multidisciplinary science to develop program operations; evaluate management and programmatic goals, policies, operations; develop corporate policies and strategies for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on NOAA's research and development (R&D); oversee fiscal and resource requirements; and direct administrative functions.
Lead analysts responsible for strategic change to meet organizational goals and establish vision.
Implement and maintain operational strategic plans; develop logic models to link research inputs to research outcomes; and assist staff in short and long-term planning of scientific operations.
Participate in policy and planning activities to formulate operating goals and milestones to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) science mission.
Ensure return on investment of NOAA line office activities, committees and councils within the DAA science portfolio.
Oversee quality briefing materials for the NOAA Research Council and its committees.
Direct activities to coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and report on R&D portfolio consisting of weather and air quality, climate, and ocean, coasts, and lakes research.
Interpret, evaluate, abstract, and communicate complex scientific information to senior leadership; and represent the DAA on various committees and councils.
Exercise the full range of supervision over a multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff.
Provide technical oversight and instruction; evaluate work performance, address poor performance and conduct concerns; select candidates for subordinate positions; recommend promotions, reassignments and awards; exercise personnel funding control for programs; adhere to non-discriminatory employment practices.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Up to 5% of domestic travel may be required for this position.
Supervisory statusYesPromotion Potential5Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US Citizen or National to apply.
Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
Must be suitable for Federal employment.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.
sss.
gov)Qualifications requirements must be met by closing date of announcement.
This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure.
Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
The ZP-5 is equivalent to the GS-15.
Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice.
A one year supervisory probationary period may be required.
Payment of relocation expenses is authorized.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
NOTE:
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Physical Scientist, ZP-1301-5 positions throughout NOAA.
The position must be alike (eg within the same geographic locations, same grade/band and requires the same qualifications and specialized experience as indicated in this vacancy announcement).
Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:
59 pm EASTERN TIME (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the US 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:
.
To qualify for the 1301 series:
EDUCATION:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified.
You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements:
A.
Degree:
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.
ORB.
Combination of education an experience -- education 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.
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 (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, 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 at the ZP-5 or GS-15 level:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-4 or GS-14 in the Federal service.
Providing scientifically based input into planning and designing, and implementing multidisciplinary atmospheric/oceanographic research for new or ongoing research and development (R&D) projects, including R&D transition and application;Planning and identifying research strategic goals and milestones; program financial resources; and administrative support requirements;Interpreting, abstracting and communicating complex research information to research stakeholder committees/managing boards; andAssigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of a multidisciplinary subordinate staff and providing performance feedback.
EducationCollege 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 (ie, 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 US 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.
Note:
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.
Additional informationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have met the minimum qualifications for the position.
Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management s Career Transition Resources website at:
Employee Guide to Career TransitionCTAP 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 andAny 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; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
NOAA participates in e-Verify.
E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Veteran s Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
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 supervisory probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.
To preview questions please click here.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNoThis job is open toCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The publicU.
S.
citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Learn moreServiceCompetitivePay scale & gradeZP 5Salary$142,701 to $170,800 per yearAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-TimeDuties SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Public Notice.
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION DEADLINE:
It is anticipated that there will be significant interest in this announcement.
As a result the announcement will close at 11:
59 PM EST on the date of receipt of the 75th application or at 11:
59 PM EST on September 14, 2020; whichever occurs first.
ResponsibilitiesThis position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), with 2 vacancies in Silver Spring, MD.
As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:
Direct the development and implementation of research programs, resources and operation.
Interpret policy affecting programs in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) research, development and transition portfolio; apply multidisciplinary science to develop program operations; evaluate management and programmatic goals, policies, operations; develop corporate policies and strategies for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on NOAA's research and development (R&D); oversee fiscal and resource requirements; and direct administrative functions.
Lead analysts responsible for strategic change to meet organizational goals and establish vision.
Implement and maintain operational strategic plans; develop logic models to link research inputs to research outcomes; and assist staff in short and long-term planning of scientific operations.
Participate in policy and planning activities to formulate operating goals and milestones to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) science mission.
Ensure return on investment of NOAA line office activities, committees and councils within the DAA science portfolio.
Oversee quality briefing materials for the NOAA Research Council and its committees.
Direct activities to coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and report on R&D portfolio consisting of weather and air quality, climate, and ocean, coasts, and lakes research.
Interpret, evaluate, abstract, and communicate complex scientific information to senior leadership; and represent the DAA on various committees and councils.
Exercise the full range of supervision over a multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff.
Provide technical oversight and instruction; evaluate work performance, address poor performance and conduct concerns; select candidates for subordinate positions; recommend promotions, reassignments and awards; exercise personnel funding control for programs; adhere to non-discriminatory employment practices.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Up to 5% of domestic travel may be required for this position.
Supervisory statusYesPromotion Potential5Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US Citizen or National to apply.
Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
Must be suitable for Federal employment.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.
sss.
gov)Qualifications requirements must be met by closing date of announcement.
This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure.
Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
The ZP-5 is equivalent to the GS-15.
Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice.
A one year supervisory probationary period may be required.
Payment of relocation expenses is authorized.
This position is not in the bargaining unit.
NOTE:
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Physical Scientist, ZP-1301-5 positions throughout NOAA.
The position must be alike (eg within the same geographic locations, same grade/band and requires the same qualifications and specialized experience as indicated in this vacancy announcement).
Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:
59 pm EASTERN TIME (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the US 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:
.
To qualify for the 1301 series:
EDUCATION:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified.
You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements:
A.
Degree:
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.
ORB.
Combination of education an experience -- education 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.
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 (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, 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 at the ZP-5 or GS-15 level:
SPECIALIZED
Experience:
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-4 or GS-14 in the Federal service.
Providing scientifically based input into planning and designing, and implementing multidisciplinary atmospheric/oceanographic research for new or ongoing research and development (R&D) projects, including R&D transition and application;Planning and identifying research strategic goals and milestones; program financial resources; and administrative support requirements;Interpreting, abstracting and communicating complex research information to research stakeholder committees/managing boards; andAssigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of a multidisciplinary subordinate staff and providing performance feedback.
EducationCollege 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 (ie, 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 US 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.
Note:
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.
Additional informationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have met the minimum qualifications for the position.
Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management s Career Transition Resources website at:
Employee Guide to Career TransitionCTAP 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 andAny 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; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
NOAA participates in e-Verify.
E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Veteran s Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
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 supervisory probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.
To preview questions please click here.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNoThis job is open toCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
The publicU.
S.
citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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