Job Title: Research Physical Scientist

This is a standing register to fill various Research Physical Scientist postions within the Science Directorate at NASA Langley Research Center. Your resume will remain on file for 90 days from the date your application is submitted. You will need to reapply to receive further consideration. Travel and relocation expenese may or may not be paid. THE FIRST CUTOFF FOR REFERAL OF APPLICANTS WILL BE IN TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPENED. Resumes will be active for 3 months from date of receipt. Selections may be made any time a position becomes available. These positions are TERM positions. A term position is for a period not to exceed a total of six years. All positions will require a bachelor's degree with a doctorate degree being preferred in an areas appropriate to research required by the position. Identification of promotion potential does not constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties. Under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004, individuals appointed under this announcement, may be converted to permanent appointment, either non-competitively or through internal agency competitive placement procedures. Conversion is not a guarantee, and term conversion eligibility is contingent on the employee meeting all legal requirements. NASA uses the USAJobs resume as the basic application document. NASA limits resumes to the equivalent of about six typed pages, or approximately 22,000 characters (including spaces). You cannot complete the application process if your USAJobs resume is too long. More information about the NASA application process is also available under the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.

NASA, the world's leader in space and aeronautics is always seeking outstanding scientists, engineers, and other talented professionals to carry forward the great discovery process that its mission demands. Creativity. Ambition. Teamwork. A sense of daring. And a probing mind. That's what it takes to join NASA, one of the best places to work in the Federal Government. KEY REQUIREMENTS: Position subject to pre-employment background investigation U.S. citizenship is required A PhD is preferred. Relocation expenses may be authorized

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This register will fill various Research Physical Scientist positions located in the Science Directorate.

The mission of the Science Directorate is to develop and implement research programs that advance the understanding of clouds, aerosols, key atmospheric species, and the Earth's radiation balance and determine their impact on atmospheric processes and climate.

Research assignments may include some of the following type of work:

Responsibility for the fusion of atmospheric remote sensing data and earth system models to advance understanding of climate change.

Contribute to the development of scientific goals, instrument requirements, and validation approaches for various missions.

Ensure data are used to test and improve global climate predictions.

Address the detection of trends in important climate variables, and the testing and improvement of climate prediction models.

Responsible for satellite remote sensing and theoretical investigations to develop physical understandings of radiant energy processes involving clouds, the atmosphere and the surface.

Analyze satellite remote sensing data to study clouds and aerosols in the Earth's atmosphere and their role in the Earth climate systems.

Conducts multi-satellite data fusion for scientific analyses of problems in the atmospheric sciences.

Basic Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science. Degrees in engineering technology are not considered to be qualifying for this position.

Required college majors for applicants qualifying on the basis of undergraduate or graduate education only:
Any appropriate field of engineering, physical or computer science or mathematics. Study must include or be supplemented by six semester hours or the equivalent in appropriate life or other natural science courses, and include or be supplemented by at least two courses which would provide knowledge of subjects appropriate to the vacancy being filled.

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) One year of professional experience in an area of climate and radiation studies at least equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 level work in the Federal service within or closely related to the position for which application is made; or
(b) Any combination of experience and graduate study; or
(c) Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field.

Resumes will be rated by an automated system (Resumix) that matches the competencies extracted from the candidate's resume to the competencies identified by the selecting official for the position. Candidates will be evaluated on the competencies they possess that are directly related to the duties of the job, as described in the announcement. Candidates should refer to NASA's Applicant Guide for assistance in developing a complete resume, as NASA will not accept separate KSA statements."

Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality levels based on the degree to which their competencies meet the duties required. A human resources specialist will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the selecting official. For the purpose of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), candidates rated in the top quality level are considered well-qualified.

NASA offers excellent benefit programs and competitive salaries. To learn more about pay and benefits at NASA, click HERE.

Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. See "How You Will Be Evaluated" for definition of well qualified.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP consideration must indicate their eligibility when applying for a position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to identify your ICTAP eligibility; the NASA Supplemental Information asks you to identify your CTAP eligibility. If you are selected for the position, you must be prepared to submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify your claim for veterans preference on your resume. NASA's Applicant Guide provides the information needed to assist you in determining whether or not you can claim 5 or 10 point veterans preference. You should not submit documents to prove your eligibility for veterans preference at this time. However, you must be prepared to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form) as requested by the Human Resources Office. Veterans preference will only be considered based on what is supported. For instance, if you claim 10-point preference, but are only able to document 5-point preference, you will be considered accordingly. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.

Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your resumes. When you apply to a NASA position, we will show you the text of the resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the name you have assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of that information, we recommend you make note of it at the time you apply.

This vacancy is being filled through NASA STARS, an automated Staffing and Recruitment System. NASA partners with USAJOBS in providing a seamless application process. Before you begin the application process, please read the vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. You may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page for "Apply Online".

In order to be considered, you must submit a resume completed on the USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS resume, please remember that NASA limits resumes to the equivalent of approximately SIX typed pages, or approximately 22,000 characters including spaces. You will NOT be allowed to complete the application process if your resume is too long.

Once you submit your resume to NASA, you will be asked to complete a short series of additional questions. You must finish the entire process in order to have a complete application package and receive consideration. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the entire application.

You may edit a previously-submitted application, if the announcement is still open. For more information, see the Applicant Guide.

If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your resume and supplemental questions to: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Resume Operations Center, Mailstop: HS50, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812. DO NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resumes requirements are provided at: Hard Copy Resume Requirements.

If you are a first time applicant, we recommend that you review NASA's Applicant Guide to ensure that you are providing a complete resume. Failure to submit the supplemental data and a resume that contains all of the required information may result in loss of consideration for positions in which you are interested.

All applications must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer the screening questions and supplemental information. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. (For example you need not submit narrative "KSA" statements; they are not required and will not be evaluated.) In this way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. For assistance in preparing your resume, consult the Applicant Guide.

Nothing further is required until requested by the Human Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts or proof of Federal employment status. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.

Sherry L. Carraway Phone: 757-864-2556 Email: Sherry.L.Carraway@nasa.gov

Or write: NASA's Resume Operations Center Mailstop: HS50 Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

Candidates for NASA positions are evaluated using our automated staffing and recruitment system, NASA STARS, which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official.

At NASA, we pride ourselves on efficient and timely recruitment actions, and you can normally expect to learn the outcome of the selection process in a fairly short period of time. In addition, to ensure that you can measure progress for yourself, NASA provides you with regularly updated information on the status of the vacancy announcement.