Total 40 job vacancies by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) with one vacancy located in Ann Arbor, MI.

As a Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of space science and environmental systems, serving as a communication bridge between National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Office of Space Weather Observations (SWO), Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), and external partners. Ensure timely exchange of space weather, environmental, and scientific information and data between these groups.
• Lead the assessment of emerging requirements from space weather users and stakeholders, including NOAA and other government agencies, industries, and research organizations/academia. Coordinate and collaborate with these stakeholders to broaden the use of NOAA's space weather data and products.
• Oversee NOAA inter-office coordination to process, analyze, and assess space weather data quality. Apply space weather (for example solar, heliosphere, solar wind plasma, or magnetospheric) scientific expertise to improve space weather satellite data product quality and explore innovative ways to create and utilize new data or new products for space weather forecasting and physical understanding.

As an Administrative Support Assistant (OA), you will perform the following duties:

• Provide quality control screening of all supervisor's incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Act as a liaison with the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrative Support Offices on all administrative matters.
• Provide administrative support to staff and supervisors, including overseeing time and attendance, personal actions, travel, and personal property. Schedule appointments and arrange for time, participants, and locations of meetings in accordance with instructions from supervisor or other higher graded personnel.
• Initiate and monitor processing of purchase orders for recurring and nonrecurring service contracts, equipment, and supplies; and advise supervisor of budgetary discrepancies or impending shortfalls; maintain budget record, monitoring commitments, obligations, and funding requirements.

These duties are described at the full performance level of the GS-08; the GS-07 is developmental leading to such performance.

As an Administrative Support Assistant (OA), you will perform the following duties:

• Provide quality control screening of all supervisor's incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Act as a liaison with the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrative Support Offices on all administrative matters.
• Provide administrative support to staff and supervisors, including overseeing time and attendance, personal actions, travel, and personal property. Schedule appointments and arrange for time, participants, and locations of meetings in accordance with instructions from supervisor or other higher graded personnel.
• Initiate and monitor processing of purchase orders for recurring and nonrecurring service contracts, equipment, and supplies; and advise supervisor of budgetary discrepancies or impending shortfalls; maintain budget record, monitoring commitments, obligations, and funding requirements.

This is an open continuous announcement. The open period is 12 months. Applications will be reviewed on the established cut-off dates: 14 days - every 45 days after-

NOTE: The period of eligibility for applications is through each cut-off date. The agency will issue a list of eligible applicants at each cut-off date to hiring officials within the period of eligibility. Applicants will not need to reapply to be considered.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', or 'not qualified'. If this occurs, you are eligible to reapply to a future cut-off date.

As a Physical Science Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Support spacecraft missions which provide critical global environmental data that supports National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) strategic mission goals (Climate adaptation and mitigation; weather ready nation; healthy oceans; and resilient coastal communities and economies).
• Review, analyze and initiate command and control for a mission ground computer system for a satellite constellation.
• Support newly launched satellites, satellites maneuvers, and other required special operations through the use of computers, computer programs and databases.
• Implement satellite ground system programs for more efficient resource use and for efficiency of operations.

Note: The duties above are described at the full performance level of ZT-4; the ZT-3 is developmental leading to such performance.

This is an open continuous announcement. The open period is 12 months. Applications will be reviewed on the established cut-off dates: 14 days - every 45 days after-

NOTE: The period of eligibility for applications is through each cut-off date. The agency will issue a list of eligible applicants at each cut-off date to hiring officials within the period of eligibility. Applicants will not need to reapply to be considered.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', or 'not qualified'. If this occurs, you are eligible to reapply to a future cut-off date.

As a Physical Science Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Support spacecraft missions which provide critical global environmental data that supports National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) strategic mission goals (Climate adaptation and mitigation; weather ready nation; healthy oceans; and resilient coastal communities and economies).
• Review, analyze and initiate command and control for a mission ground computer system for a satellite constellation.
• Support newly launched satellites, satellites maneuvers, and other required special operations through the use of computers, computer programs and databases.
• Implement satellite ground system programs for more efficient resource use and for efficiency of operations.

As a Research Ecologist, you will perform the following duties:-

- Perform the full spectrum of research activities, including development of short and long-term plans, analysis of proposed research, preparation of cost and resources, oversight and control of efforts to support research projects, procurement, development and testing of research studies, implementation planning, and publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature and/or briefing of research results.

- Utilize comprehensive knowledge of conservation biology, marine ecology, natural resources, and environmental sciences to synthesize complex scientific information into a variety of scientific publications and public outreach materials (e.g., Condition Reports, educational materials, input for websites).

- Build partnerships with external organizations to further a sanctuary site's science needs and priorities, including obtaining research funding and grants and organizing technical meetings. Coordinate with other sanctuaries to expand research efforts, and efficiently utilize and share resources within Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS).

- Provide expert advice and recommendations to novel, complex, and controversial issues. Represent ONMS at national and international meetings, conferences, resource management boards, research advisory panels, etc.

As a Research Ecologist, you will perform the following duties:

- Perform the full spectrum of research activities, including development of short and long-term plans, analysis of proposed research, preparation of cost and resources, oversight and control of efforts to support research projects, procurement, development and testing of research studies, implementation planning, and publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature and/or briefing of research results.

- Utilize comprehensive knowledge of conservation biology, marine ecology, natural resources, and environmental sciences to synthesize complex scientific information into a variety of scientific publications and public outreach materials (e.g., Condition Reports, educational materials, input for websites).

- Build partnerships with external organizations to further a sanctuary site's science needs and priorities, including obtaining research funding and grants and organizing technical meetings. Coordinate with other sanctuaries to expand research efforts, and efficiently utilize and share resources within Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS).

- Provide expert advice and recommendations to novel, complex, and controversial issues. Represent ONMS at national and international meetings, conferences, resource management boards, research advisory panels, etc.

As a Facility Operations Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Develop and implement a proactive approach to critical project components reaching the end-of-life cycle or in danger of impending failure and oversee administrative activities related to inspections, surveys, alterations and repairs for the campus. Using technical data, anticipate potential failures and monitor scheduled/phased replacement of facility components.
• Develop and provide comprehensive oversight of maintenance service contracts, tenant improvement construction contracts and documents, cost estimates, and schedules. Ensure adherence to contracting laws and regulations governing construction/project management activities involving third-parties.
• Facilitate budget inputs for facilities to include determining the budgetary requirements to support the assigned facilities operations, maintenance repair, and plans. Oversee assigned aspects of the facilities operations, maintenance repair, construction operations and maintenance contractor and reimbursable support elements. Continually monitor budget expenditures in order to make recommendations as appropriate.
• Coordinate facilities activities with tenant organizations. Plan, implement, and monitor programs for maintenance of buildings and building systems, and equipment throughout the campus. Conduct quality assurance and oversight of operations and maintenance (O&M) contractor, ensuring timely and accurate completion of scheduled maintenance and customer generated work requests.

Note: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZA-4; The ZA-3 is developmental leading to such performance.

As a Facility Operations Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Develop and implement a proactive approach to critical project components reaching the end-of-life cycle or in danger of impending failure and oversee administrative activities related to inspections, surveys, alterations and repairs for the campus. Using technical data, anticipate potential failures and monitor scheduled/phased replacement of facility components.
• Develop and provide comprehensive oversight of maintenance service contracts, tenant improvement construction contracts and documents, cost estimates, and schedules. Ensure adherence to contracting laws and regulations governing construction/project management activities involving third-parties.
• Facilitate budget inputs for facilities to include determining the budgetary requirements to support the assigned facilities operations, maintenance repair, and plans. Oversee assigned aspects of the facilities operations, maintenance repair, construction operations and maintenance contractor and reimbursable support elements. Continually monitor budget expenditures in order to make recommendations as appropriate.
• Coordinate facilities activities with tenant organizations. Plan, implement, and monitor programs for maintenance of buildings and building systems, and equipment throughout the campus. Conduct quality assurance and oversight of operations and maintenance (O&M) contractor, ensuring timely and accurate completion of scheduled maintenance and customer generated work requests.

Note: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZA-4; The ZA-3 is developmental leading to such performance.

As a Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:

• Serve as technical expert for emerging technologies including sensors and unmanned system. Lead strategic planning for observing system. Provide management oversight of the Ocean Acidification Program (OAP) sponsored observing portfolio, performing scientific work of unusual difficulty, exercising independent judgment.

• Manage the planning and facilitation of various observing system logistical planning. Track and facilitate operations and data management for OAP's observing network including fixed, underway, and uncrewed program sponsored assets. Employ mastery scientific knowledge to analyze, synthesize, and report information to assess the program's ocean observing network.

• Lead and facilitate planning and coordination of regional ocean acidification research missions, including assisting Chief Scientist with securing country clearances and meeting logistical requirements involved in staging, execution, and de-staging operations. Function as a technical expert to represent OAP at various working groups related to ocean observing and data management. Conduct briefings to senior staff and facilitates and/or participates in OAP meetings, reviews, professional meetings with stakeholders, and other activities.

• Serve as designated program vessel coordinator and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations liaison to ensure timely and accurate submission of ship time requests in support of program mission requirements. Serve as escort for foreign nationals on research vessels. Use technical expertise to assess vessel and scientific needs for research missions. Support communications about at-sea operations and associated technology development. Act as the designated program liaison to the science team including with respect to Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention.

NOTE: The duties described are at the full performance level of the ZP-4 grade; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance.

As a General Engineer, you will perform the following duties:

• Serving as a senior project manager for Space Weather environmental satellites or ground based antenna and related systems.
• Managing multiple engineering projects using established project management principals.
• Developing project budgets, schedules and plans.
• Resolving a wide variety of complex problems; adapts precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs or special demands.

The working title for this position is IT Specialist. As an IT Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide guidance to users for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software and locally developed software; resolve problems with software, hardware and systems management.
• Apply desktop upgrades and software deployments, install and maintain software and hardware, optimize the functionality of networks and systems; diagnose and recover failed systems.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, risks, and maintain server integrity and availability.
• Provision new desktops, servers, and mobile devices; performs analysis of new and existing hardware as well as testing and acceptance of equipment.

These duties are described at the full performance level of the GS-12; the GS-11 is developmental leading to such performance.

The working title for this position is IT Specialist. As an IT Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Provide guidance to users for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software and locally developed software; resolve problems with software, hardware and systems management.
• Apply desktop upgrades and software deployments, install and maintain software and hardware, optimize the functionality of networks and systems; diagnose and recover failed systems.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, risks, and maintain server integrity and availability.
• Provision new desktops, servers, and mobile devices; performs analysis of new and existing hardware as well as testing and acceptance of equipment.

As a Supervisory Program Manager, you will perform the following duties:

- Oversee the Formulation and Performance Management Branch and the Policy and Congressional Analysis Branch. Analyze program operations to improve evaluation processes and provide guidance on alternative management practices. Manage and develop strategies for program budget formulation. Ensure organization's portion of the budget is submitted correctly and on time. Review comments on briefings and issue papers to ensure accuracy and compliance with strategic direction. Oversee analysis of various data to prepare factual data, recommendations, and/or briefing material for senior leadership.

- Establish and oversee strategic planning process, performance management and evaluation, and priorities-setting processes. Coordinate and evaluate risk assessment, internal review scheduling, and reporting. Advise senior leadership on policies that support alignment of research to National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s objectives. Analyze and evaluate effectiveness of lab and program operations in meeting establish goals and objectives.

- Provide advice and interpretation of legislation and policies. Coordinate development of congressional testimony offering recommendations. Manage development of strategies for congressional communications on laboratory, program, and budget issues.

- Participate in all facets of the personnel management process to perform the full range of supervisory duties. Distribute work to subordinates, set and adjust short and long-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work. Evaluate the work performance of subordinates and provide technical oversight and instruction to establish performance standards and improve production and quality of work.