Job details
Salary $120,577 - $172,500 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
You will serve as an associate superintendent in the space science division, code 760100 of naval research laboratory.
Responsibilities
You will possess knowledge of advanced research and technologies in space sciences, space and ground based sensor technology, environmental remote sensing and modeling, sensor data analysis, and interpretation/exploitation for naval systems.
You will demonstrate ability to manage and coordinate the technical and administrative aspects of research and development efforts in the division.
You will demonstrate ability to organize technical, programmatic and financial aspects of research proposals and projects.
You will possess ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
You will demonstrate ability to conduct basic and applied research in space science, and/or related areas.
Travel required
Not required
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
None
Job family (series)
1301 general physical science
1310 physics
1330 astronomy and space science
1520 mathematics
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a us citizen.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New employees to the department of the navy will be required to successfully pass the e-verify employment verification checkTo learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
Within the department of defense (dod), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 united states code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for selective service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on dutyFailure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Qualifications
In addition to the basic requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the gs-13 grade level or pay band (np-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sectorSpecialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) possessing knowledge of advanced research and technologies in space sciences, space and ground based sensor technology, environmental remote sensing, environmental modeling, sensor data analysis, interpretation, and exploitation for naval systems and the advance of basic science(2) ensuring the proper functioning of administrative processes and assisting the superintendent in the management of all aspects of the enterprise(3) establishing and maintaining collaborations amongst divisions at the appropriate level and for providing the coordination between the divisions and with other navy laboratories necessary to fulfill joint program goals(4) giving up-to-date advice which may involve new concepts or applications involving originality or ingenuity while striving to maintain contacts with representatives from other laboratories engaged in related work in an effort to mutually improve the programs and to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort(5) maintaining active two-way communications with the support divisions and contributes to the establishment, monitoring, and correction of administrative policies and procedures for security, information systems, safety and program acceptance, legal agreements, export control and review according to applicable instructions and guidance.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following office of personnel management website:
Https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=list-by-occupational-series
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national service programs (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.
Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the office of personnel management (opm) qualifications standards manual.
Applicants must possess for the 1301 series:
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
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.
Applicants must possess for the 1310 series:
Degree in physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics
Or
Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Applicants must possess for the 1330 series:
Degree: in one or a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, space science, or electronicsThe course work must have included differential and integral calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy and/or physics.
Or
Combination of education and experience - at least 30 semester hours of courses equivalent to a major in any combination of astronomy, space science, physics, mathematics, and electronics, with required course work as shown in a above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Applicants must possess for the 1520 series:
Degree: mathematics; or the equivalent of a major that included at least 24 semester hours in mathematics.
Or
Combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in mathematics (including at least 24 semester hours in mathematics), as shown in a above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
The total course work in the 1520 series above must have included differential and integral calculus and, in addition, four advanced mathematics courses requiring calculus or equivalent mathematics courses as a prerequisite.
Additional information
This position is covered by the department of defense priority placement program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
If you are unable to apply online and request information about the alternate application process, please contact the department of navy`s employment information center.
Federal annuitant information: the selection of an annuitant is subject to the department of defense and department of the navy policy on the employment of annuitantsPolicy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/documents/civilianjobs/fedcivannuitants.pdf
Ictap applicants: to be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ictap candidate, displaced federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higherIctap candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent sf-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty locationApplicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ictap candidateFor more information about ictap eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/
Military spouse preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the full performance level (fpl) and if determined to be best qualified at the fpl, and selected, must be placed at the fplA bq military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being consideredYour resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this positionTherefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcementYou will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the occupational questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:
Accountability
Physics
Project management
Research and development
Strategic thinking
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection processIf selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test required
No
Required documents
Required documents
You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaireYou must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application packageApplicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring managerCover letter is optional.
A complete resume is requiredYour resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishmentsYour resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualificationsThe following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer`s name, starting and end dates (mo/yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.gGs-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.tip: a good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the resume builder in usajobs to create your resume.
Are you applying for a promotion? if you are a current gs employee applying for a higher grade than the grade that you currently hold you must provide an sf-50 that shows that you have held the next lower grade for at least one yearSome sf-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not demonstrate you have held the next lower grade for at least one year (e.gGeneral adjustment sf-50 from this year)In many cases, we need to see two (2) sf-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotionIf you are a dod employee, you can obtain a copy of your sf- 50(s) from mybiz.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? check the conditions of employment section above to see if any are requiredIf you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? is there a basic education requirement for this position? check the education section above to see what is allowed and what is requiredAny claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees must be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your schoolWhile unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the positionYou may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans` preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? you must submit a copy of your latest dd-214 certificate of release or discharge from active duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [honorable, general, etc.] is acceptable) or a va letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability and character of serviceIf you have more than one dd-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of serviceIf you were issued a dd-215 to amend aforementioned information on the dd-214 you must submit that tooIf you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the department of labor`s website: veterans` preference advisor
Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans` preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a dd-214 certificate of release or discharge from active duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.gDisability letter from the va) as described on standard form-15 (sf-15)Http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? active duty service members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the commandThe statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the human resources officeSome supplemental documents contain personal information such as ssn and dob and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than youYou may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your applicationYou must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Clarification from the agency
All federal employees; veoa eligibles and dod military spouse preference (msp) eligible; and current or former time-limited employees that occupied a position located at a defense industrial base facility (dibf) or major range and test facilities base (mrtfb)