- Position Title
- Physical Science Technician
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NESDIS OSPO-25-12641642-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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 a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of the Department of Commerce that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?
If Yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
You were separated from your position of record less than one (1) year ago.
If Yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
You were separated from your position of record less than one (1) year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
1.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Are you willing and able to work on a rotating shift basis to meet work requirements?
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Science Technician, ZT-1311-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-9) in the Federal service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Science Technician, ZT-1311-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
3.
Select the statement that describes your level of experience in the command and control of operational satellites.
4.
Do you have experience monitoring real time and archived spacecraft telemetry?
5.
Select the statement that describe your level of experience in testing satellites, systems equipment, or applications by measuring their operation against a set of specifications.
6.
Select the statements that describe your level of experience in testing satellites, systems equipment, or applications by measuring their operation against a set of specifications. (Check all that apply.)
7.
Select the statement which best describes the level of experience you have in addressing a problem in a real-time environment and communicating a solution to management.
8.
Select the statement that describes your level of experience in repairing, testing, and calibrations of electronic satellite systems, instruments, and/or equipment.
9.
Select the statement that best describes you experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with a variety of diverse teams (i.e., multiagency, interagency teams comprised of contractors, government employees, and special interest groups), to complete a project or achieve a mission goal.
10.
What is your experience providing formal or informal training on satellite operations to ensure organizational goals are supported?
11.
Do you have experience in evaluating and analyzing data?
12.
Select the statement that describes your level of experience in satellite product data recovery.
13.
Select the response that best describes your experience providing training and technical support to fleet personnel on data management directives and procedures.
14.
What is your experience in maintaining operational procedures?
15.
What is your level of experience troubleshooting hardware, software, systems, and services supporting a 24x7 mission or operation?
16.
Select all the computer, systems, and software application expertise you have.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
17.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.