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Research Physical Scientist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Department of Commerce

This job in plain English

NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, part of the Oceanic and Atmospheric Research office, has two openings for Research Physical Scientists who build weather forecast models and software. The jobs are full-time and based in Silver Spring, MD; Boulder, CO; Seattle, WA; Miami, FL; Ann Arbor, MI; Plainsboro, NJ; or Norman, OK, with up to 10% travel. This is a direct hire announcement, so veterans' preference does not apply.

Telework eligible2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public and to career transition candidates (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), who get selection priority if well qualified. You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Develop weather forecast model and data assimilation code for supercomputers.
  • Lead theoretical and experimental research on advanced weather forecasting technologies.
  • Write programs in Python, Fortran, C and C++ to build forecast products.
  • Present research findings at national and international conferences and workshops.
  • Give recommendations to managers and explain science clearly to stakeholders and the public.

Do you qualify for ZP-4?

With experience: You need one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equal to ZP-3 or GS-12 level. It must include developing weather forecast models and data assimilation code, programming in several languages to build forecast products, and communicating scientific findings. The experience can be paid or unpaid and does not have to be federal.

With education: A degree in 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. You can also combine education equal to that major with extra experience or education. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less; longer resumes are removed from consideration
  • Resume listing job titles, series and grade, duties, and start and end dates by month and year
  • Resume stating hours per week for any part-time work
  • Unofficial transcripts if you qualify through education
  • Foreign education equivalency letter with a course-by-course listing, if applicable
  • Career transition documents (RIF notice, SF-50, latest performance appraisal) if claiming priority

How you will be rated: Your resume and documents are checked first to see if you meet the minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants then complete the USA Hire assessment. Overstating your experience or cheating on an assessment can get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or it will not be considered.
  • If you qualify by education, upload transcripts and any foreign education equivalency letter by the closing date.
  • Show clear examples of forecast model development, multi-language programming, and science communication, since all three are required experience.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Suitable for federal employment after a background investigation
  • Must register for Selective Service if applicable
  • Must meet qualification requirements by the closing date
  • Three-year probationary period may be required
  • Low risk security clearance required
  • Continued employment depends on passing the security investigation
  • Relocation expenses are not paid
  • Official college transcript required before reporting to duty

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$106,437 – $192,694 per year
Pay scale and grade
ZP-4 · Commerce pay band
Locations
  • Silver Spring, Maryland
  • Norman, Oklahoma
  • Plainsboro, New Jersey
  • Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Boulder, Colorado
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Miami, Florida
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Physical Science (1301)
Announcement
OAR-27-13101698-DHA

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