Physical Science Aid Job in Mobile - 96005081 - ZA1XAGBNBDGHA

Job Title:
PHYSICAL SCIENCE AID

Department:
Department Of The Navy

Agency:
Navy, Office of Naval Research

Job Announcement Number:
STEP111311

SALARY RANGE:
$17,803.00 - $49,643.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, January 20, 2011 to Thursday, January 19, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:NR-1311-01/02

POSITION INFORMATION:
Multiple Schedules  

Temporary position not to exceed 1 year.

DUTY LOCATIONS:
many vacancies - Washington, DC; many vacancies - Stennis Space Center, MS; many vacancies - Mobile, AL

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from degree seeking students enrolled at least half-time in accredited institutions.

JOB SUMMARY:The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) enables students to earn a salary while continuing their studies and offers them valuable work experience.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Education
• U.S. Citizenship
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
many vacancies - Washington, DC; many vacancies - Stennis Space Center, MS; many vacancies - Mobile, AL

THIS IS A STUDENT TEMPORARY POSITION

The student performs routine tasks and applies knowledge gained through work experience of possible alternatives which will aid in gaining desired results. Skills, knowledge, and judgment are required in arranging work sequences, adjusting and operating equipment, and recognizing significant deviations in results obtained.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

This announcement is for positions at the NR-I and NR-II levels. Students must be pursing studies in physical science or engineering, or possess coursework in physical science, engineering and/or  mathematics. Financial and commercial mathematics is not acceptable.

To qualify for the NR-I , you must be a student enrolled at least half-time in an educational program at an accredited educational institution. The salary range for the NR-I is $17,803 - $32,585 (base pay, does not include locality). Salary is based on education level and experience. Level I positions serve as a trainee acquiring a familiarity with the laboratory and/or field environment.

To qualify for the NR-II, you must be a student enrolled at least half-time in an educational program at an accredited educational institution, and possess a bachelor's degree or possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the NR-I. Specialized experience includes work experience that requires applying a limited background of knowledge of scientific methods and practices. The salary range for the NR-II is $27,123 - $49,643 (base pay, does not include locality). Salalry is based on education level and experience.

Applicants musat be at least 16 years of age.

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.

Applicant must submit a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational instution in the United States when you apply.

Applicant will need to successfully complete a background investigation before they can be appointed into this position.

Application materials will not be returned.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Candidates are rated and given priority consideration based on demonstrated academic achievement and applicable work experience.


BENEFITS:You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Alternative work schedule options are available.
OTHER INFORMATION:This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

If you fax your application, we will not consider it.


HOW TO APPLY:

YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

·Resume or OF612 (see below for information that must be included in this document)

·Most recent unofficial transcript or high school report card

·Current enrollment showing that you are enrolled in school at least half-time

·If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, include a DD214, member 4 copy.

·If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, include a DD214, member 4 copy, and SF15 with the required documentation

YOUR RESUME OR OF612 MUST INDICATE THE FOLLOWING:

·Job announcement number

·Duty location(s) of interest (WashingtonDC; Stennis Space Center, MS; Mobile, AL)

·Level(s) of the position you are applying to (NR-I and/or NR-II)

·If you are claiming veterans' preference, indicate the type of preference you are claiming (5-point or 10-point)

You may apply by mail or online.To apply by mail, please mail your complete application to:

Naval Research Laboratory

Attn: 1810/ STEP

4555 Overlook Ave. SW

WashingtonDC, 20375-5320

Application materials will not be returned.

To apply online please go to the Naval Research Laboratory Student Programs website at http://hroffice.nrl.navy.mil/student/student_only.aspand click the Student Temporary Employment Program link.You may read through the information about the program and then access the online application through the link at the bottom of the page.Click the link and fill out the application.Once the application is complete, you must upload all of the required documents.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Natalie Haman
Phone: (202) 767-8309 Agency Information:
Department Of The Navy
4555 Overlook Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20375-5320
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

This is an open continuious announcement. Applicants will be notidied if selected.

Applicantions will be kept on file for 6 months. Applicants are free to reapply after 6 months.

False Statements - If you make false statements in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.