Supervisory Physical Scientist, ZP-1301-5 (DE/CR)
This position is also announced under vacancy number NSDIS-NCEI-2020-0038, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:
Serve as a Branch Chief delivering a full range of scientific oversight and administrative leadership across various sections comprised of physical scientists covering coastal science, physical oceanography, biological oceanography, marine geology, hydrography, space weather, physical science and/or other geophysical disciplines to promote understanding of scientific developments, approaches and techniques. Develop and manage strategic partnerships; network with team members to facilitate and promote teamwork and collaboration; promote understanding of scientific developments, approaches and techniques. Develop and supervise effective organizations; provide direction to scientific and administrative professionals. Evaluate work performance of subordinates, identify training needs, increasing the quality of work; recommend promotions and reassignments and provide conflict management within the organization. Provide operational readiness, safety, security, and planning; manage resources, budgets and affiliate personnel assets; develop and review annual operating budgets for programs and projects to ensure proper balance in resource allocation and effective use of resources. 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 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:
EDUCATION:
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 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.-AND- 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 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. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Participating in multi-disciplinary teams by assisting in the development of scientific research and decision making on a department level scope; and Developing geophysical data to be used in scientific articles, presentations, reports or standard operating procedures.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serve as a Branch Chief delivering a full range of scientific oversight and administrative leadership across various sections comprised of physical scientists covering coastal science, physical oceanography, biological oceanography, marine geology, hydrography, space weather, physical science and/or other geophysical disciplines to promote understanding of scientific developments, approaches and techniques. Develop and manage strategic partnerships; network with team members to facilitate and promote teamwork and collaboration; promote understanding of scientific developments, approaches and techniques. Develop and supervise effective organizations; provide direction to scientific and administrative professionals. Evaluate work performance of subordinates, identify training needs, increasing the quality of work; recommend promotions and reassignments and provide conflict management within the organization. Provide operational readiness, safety, security, and planning; manage resources, budgets and affiliate personnel assets; develop and review annual operating budgets for programs and projects to ensure proper balance in resource allocation and effective use of resources. 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 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:
EDUCATION:
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 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.-AND- 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 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. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Participating in multi-disciplinary teams by assisting in the development of scientific research and decision making on a department level scope; and Developing geophysical data to be used in scientific articles, presentations, reports or standard operating procedures.
- Department:
1301 General Physical Science - Salary Range:
$139,037 to $170,800 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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