- Position Title
- ASTRONOMER
- Agency
- United States Fleet Forces Command
- Announcement Number
- DE-10504198-19-PAB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 23, 2019 to Tuesday, May 28, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
4.
Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member? If yes, please confirm the following:
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or
non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or
non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
Preferences
1.
Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirement for the GS-1330, Professional Astronomy and Space Science Series.
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-1330-13, ASTRONOMER.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Use computers for data storage and data analysis for astronomy or astrophysics related projects.
4.
Develop and maintain an interactive Web site providing astronomical data services and electronic data products.
5.
Use office automation to prepare reports, charts, or graphs.
6.
Develop cross-organization research and development proposals for coordination and execution when approved and funded.
7.
Prepare management briefings or presentations to provide program status or accomplishments.
8.
Write briefings to recommend actions or solutions to decision makers.
9.
Coordinate plans with agencies to conduct testing and evaluation of astrological technologies.
10.
Develop new astronomical algorithms to solve scientific problems.
11.
Develop new test software using existing astronomical software products or other astronomical resources.
12.
Supply technical assistance to users of Web-based astronomical data services, astronomical software products, and/or on-line astronomical information pages.
13.
Furnish senior leadership with analysis of capability assessments of emerging operational needs.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?