Physical Scientist/General Engineer

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), Office of Satellite Products and Operations (OSPO), with 2 vacancies in Wallops Island, VA; Suitland, MD; Silver Spring, MD; College Park, MD; Asheville, NC; Boulder, CO; Fort Collins, CO; Madison, WI; Stennis, MS; or Fairbanks, AK. As a Physical Scientist/General Engineer, you will perform the following duties: Perform engineering or science calculations, develop preliminary design parameters, data and equipment design solutions and specifications, as well as project costs. Conduct project analysis of satellite data and frequency interference to determine projects' impact on public safety, natural or environmentally sensitive locations, mission readiness, and operations during weather conditions. Manage contracts as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Work with manufacturers and customers to develop specialized ground equipment enhancing satellite communications and data distribution for various systems. Ensure completion of documentation for procurement of divers, complex, novel, and unique electrical, mechanical, physical, science, or civil systems and specialized equipment for satellite or ground systems and various facilities. NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZP-4; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. Employee is required to provide support to antennas and satellite equipment and periodically drive to distant facilities. Required to obtain/maintain COR Level II within 24 months. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12. The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14. The Full Performance Level (FPL) is the ZP-4.