Research Physicist, ZP-1310-4 (Direct Hire)
As a Research Physicist, you will perform the following duties:
Serve as Research Physicist and expert in a scientific research program that focuses on enhancing the understanding and ability to predict atmospheric processes to support decision making in climate change, air quality, and stratospheric ozone depletion. Determine the investigations required, develop necessary hypotheses, and formulate the research plan. Interpret research results, and prepare comprehensive technical reports. Develop and execute several different but conceptually related studies. Participate in and lead scientific discussions on future atmospheric composition research directions to ensure strategic research goals of NOAA are met. Perform gas-chromatographic and mass-spectrometric measurements of atmospheric volatile organic-compounds (VOCs) in the laboratory and from airborne, shipborne, and mobile platforms in field measurement campaigns. Develop experimentation plans, and analyze and interpret VOC data. Investigate and improve the performance of existing laboratory and field instrumentation used to quantify atmospheric VOC species. Interact with agencies, academia, and other collaborators to assemble the research expertise and plan/coordinate the science and management of atmospheric composition research related to air quality and climate change. Prepare white papers describing mission objectives and plans for future research projects. Prepare written and oral summaries, and produce peer-reviewed publications. 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 requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements:
To qualify for the 1310 series:
EDUCATION:
A. Degree:
physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. OR B. Combination of education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Note:
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. 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 for ZP-4 or 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 ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Conducting gas-chromatographic and mass-spectrometer measurements of volatile organic-compounds (VOCs); Collecting, analyzing and interpreting VOC measurement data to assess impact on air quality and climate change; Collaborating with scientists, academia, and/or stakeholders on conducting cooperative atmospheric science research; and Publishing research findings in reports and/or in peer-reviewed journals.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serve as Research Physicist and expert in a scientific research program that focuses on enhancing the understanding and ability to predict atmospheric processes to support decision making in climate change, air quality, and stratospheric ozone depletion. Determine the investigations required, develop necessary hypotheses, and formulate the research plan. Interpret research results, and prepare comprehensive technical reports. Develop and execute several different but conceptually related studies. Participate in and lead scientific discussions on future atmospheric composition research directions to ensure strategic research goals of NOAA are met. Perform gas-chromatographic and mass-spectrometric measurements of atmospheric volatile organic-compounds (VOCs) in the laboratory and from airborne, shipborne, and mobile platforms in field measurement campaigns. Develop experimentation plans, and analyze and interpret VOC data. Investigate and improve the performance of existing laboratory and field instrumentation used to quantify atmospheric VOC species. Interact with agencies, academia, and other collaborators to assemble the research expertise and plan/coordinate the science and management of atmospheric composition research related to air quality and climate change. Prepare white papers describing mission objectives and plans for future research projects. Prepare written and oral summaries, and produce peer-reviewed publications. 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 requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of specialized experience in order to be found minimally qualified. You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements:
To qualify for the 1310 series:
EDUCATION:
A. Degree:
physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. OR B. Combination of education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Note:
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. 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 for ZP-4 or 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 ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Conducting gas-chromatographic and mass-spectrometer measurements of volatile organic-compounds (VOCs); Collecting, analyzing and interpreting VOC measurement data to assess impact on air quality and climate change; Collaborating with scientists, academia, and/or stakeholders on conducting cooperative atmospheric science research; and Publishing research findings in reports and/or in peer-reviewed journals.
- Department:
1310 Physics - Salary Range:
$100,027 to $153,659 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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