PHYSICIST.

Duties

• Apply knowledge or work processes, and standard scientific practices to direct varied rules, procedures to assigned assignments. Employee has complete responsibility for assigned projects that are portions of more complex projects or programs assigned to a higher-grade engineer and/or professional scientist. Applies professional Physicist theory and practices and developmental knowledge of other engineering and scientific disciplines to assigned projects.
• Uses physical laws and texts, scientific and technical materials and standard publication to obtain information and pertinent data to be used by higher grade physicist, engineers, contractors and /or customers. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain current in the field and for application to work assignments.
• Participates in the research, collection, investigation, and application of scientific data and their relationship to the assigned area of study. Incumbent must apply judgment in the independent application of the professional methods and techniques previously learned. Recommends course of action for technical problems which are not covered by standard scientific practices.
• Uses a wide range of manuals, standard publications and technical materials to obtain information, analyze data and prepare reports. Presents briefings or presentations on findings, which may require gaining senior officials' acceptance of proposed solutions.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection
• Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• PCS cost may be authorized and will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
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• Position may require an appropriate security clearance. Some positions under this announcement may require a secret clearance.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• You will be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale
• Mobility - you may be required to relocate during or after completion of your training
• Opportunity for situational telework as determined by the unit
  
  

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics.
  
  

or

• Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
  
  

In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Professional knowledge of physical laws, policies, theories, principles and concepts, to apply to scientific methods and techniques to solve assigned problems.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply physical laws and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to senior physicists.
• Professional knowledge of physics and related disciplines to assign, develop and adapt scientific methods and techniques to recommend solutions for scientific and engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of computer operatins and standard software applications.
  
  

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04

• 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.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.