Physical Scientist

National-Oceanic-; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks a qualified candidate for a GS-13, 1301 series position in the National Weather Service. The role supports the Central Operations (NCO) High Computing Performance Division (HPCD) with expertise in data analysis, weather modeling, and Linux-based software testing.

Locations include Norman, OK; College Park, MD; Kansas City, MO; and Bohemia, NY. Applicants must meet OPM education standards and possess one year of specialized experience,

Qualifications

• Meet OPM GS-1301 education requirement and one year of specialized experience.
• Specialized experience includes analyzing data and modeling systems.
• Experience in Linux environments for testing or troubleshooting software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze observational data and numerical weather modeling systems and programs.
• Test, implement, or troubleshoot applications or software in a Linux environment.
• Coordinate with forecasters or scientists to transfer data, present findings, or provide recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Weather modeling

Linux troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Physical science/engineering/mathematics degree with 24 sem hrs in physical science/engineering

Education+experience combination per A or B

Tools

Linux

Forecast software

Job description

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Central Operations (NCO), High Computing Performance Division (HPCD). With 1 vacancy in Norman, OK; College Park, MD; Kansas City, MO; or Bohemia, NY.

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-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet one of the following basic education 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.

OR

B. 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.

-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 GS-13 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 GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

• Analyzing and evaluating observational data and numerical weather modeling systems and programs;
• Testing, implementing, or troubleshooting applications or software in a Linux environment; and
• Communicating and collaborating with forecasters or other scientists to transfer data, present findings, or provide recommendations.