Physical Scientist
Physical Scientist
U.S. Department of Commerce
Silver Spring, MD
See who U.S. Department of Commerce has hired for this role
Duties
Summary
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD.
Requirements
Qualifications
Qualification 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: To qualify for the 1301 series: 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. OR Combination of education and 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. SPECIALIZED 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 at ZP-5 or GS-15 level: Specialized experience: Applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-4 or GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Coordinating aircraft observational systems such as radar, sensing, or communication for the collection of data used during hurricane reconnaissance missions; Facilitating stakeholder meetings relating to strategic planning and execution of engagements; AND Providing scientific knowledge or guidance to inform policy decisions, information processing, or communication technology.
Summary
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD.
Requirements
Qualifications
Qualification 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: To qualify for the 1301 series: 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. OR Combination of education and 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. SPECIALIZED 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 at ZP-5 or GS-15 level: Specialized experience: Applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-4 or GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Coordinating aircraft observational systems such as radar, sensing, or communication for the collection of data used during hurricane reconnaissance missions; Facilitating stakeholder meetings relating to strategic planning and execution of engagements; AND Providing scientific knowledge or guidance to inform policy decisions, information processing, or communication technology.
-
Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology -
Industries
Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Department of Commerce by 2x
See who you knowGet notified about new Physical Scientist jobs in Silver Spring, MD.
Sign in to create job alertSimilar jobs
People also viewed
-
Patent Agent - Molecular Bio
Patent Agent - Molecular Bio
-
SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST with Security Clearance
SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST with Security Clearance
-
Wetland Scientist
Wetland Scientist
-
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientist
-
Chemist (SMD-119)
Chemist (SMD-119)
-
SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST with Security Clearance
SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST with Security Clearance
-
Environmental Protection Specialist (Construction Inspector)
Environmental Protection Specialist (Construction Inspector)
-
Chemist (Senior Material Scientist -Interdisciplinary)
Chemist (Senior Material Scientist -Interdisciplinary)
-
Chemist I with Security Clearance
Chemist I with Security Clearance
-
Research Physical Scientist - IDA Center for Computing Sciences with Security Clearance
Research Physical Scientist - IDA Center for Computing Sciences with Security Clearance
Similar Searches
Explore collaborative articles
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
Explore More