Scientist Job in Riverside - 96194431 - ZAR/WJKDH4SQW

Job Title:
Scientist

Department:
Department Of The Navy

Agency:
Navy, Naval Sea Systems CommandSub

Agency:
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division

Job Announcement Number:
CDCE-11-ND-01

SALARY RANGE:
$62,203.00 - $83,126.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 31, 2011 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:ND-1515
1310
1530
1520
1550-02/03

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
04

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies - Riverside, CA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:

Initial Cut-Off: 4 February 2011

This announcement is issued to establish a register that will be used to fill vacancies as they arise. New resumes may be added to the register weekly.These positions will be filled as entry level, ND-2 or ND-3 positions with a target to the full performance ND-04 level.Candidates selected may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level upon satisfactory completion of training, meeting qualification requirements, and at management's discretion.Promise of promotion to the full performance level is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Candidates found eligible under this announcement will be placed on an inventory that will be used to fill permanent positions.Selection certificates will be issued by series.NOTE:Applicants will receive consideration for the discipline that correlates to their degree, unless otherwise indicated on their application/resume.Applicants requesting consideration for various disciplines must submit a separate application or resume for each.



KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Education
• U.S. Citizenship
• Position involves travel
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Riverside, CA

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:NSWC Corona Division serves as the Navy's independent assessment agent throughout the lifecycle.The mission of Corona Division is to gauge the warfighting capability of ships and aircraft, from unit to battlegroup level, by assessing the suitability of design, the performance of equipment and weapons, and the adequacy of training. Selectees will assist senior engineers or scientists, or works as team members, while developing skills in performing a variety of tasks designed to prepare them for performance of professional journeyman level engineering/scientific work. Work is designed to provide experience and training in the application of basic engineering and scientific knowledge. Assignments are varied to acquire a working knowledge of guides, methods and techniques used by the activity in solving various engineering/scientific problems.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:All minimum eligibility and qualification requirements established by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must be met prior to appointment.The excerpts below contain some of the basic information, however qualification information should be obtained from the OPM web site at:

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp,

Engineer ND-02

A.Bachelor's Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) static, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

OR

2. Combination of education and experience – college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding; both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

1.Professional Registration – Current registration as a professional engineer by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration.

2.Written Test – Evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination, or the written test required for professional registration, which is administered by the Boards of Engineering Examiners in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

3.Specific Academic Courses – Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering curriculum as described in paragraph A.

4.Related Curriculum – Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Scientist ND-02

1310/1520 -Bachelor's degree in physics/mathematics or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics/mathematics.

1515 – Bachelor's degree in operations research or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-mater courses requiring substantial competence in college level mathematics or statistics.At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus.

1550 – Degree in computer science or related degree that include at least 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.At least 15 of the 30 hours must be in any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

Engineer or Scientist ND-03

In addition to ND-2 above, applicants must have:

One year of post degree professional experience, in an appropriate field, equivalent to the ND-02 level.Experience must demonstrate professional knowledge and skill of appropriate scientific concepts, principles, and practices of the position to be filled.

OR

Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

OR

A combination of education and experience described above; e.g. six months of graduate level education and six months of professional experience.

To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Position may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. See Basis for Rating for definition of 'well qualified'. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

Selectee must be able to obtain and hold a Secret or higher security clearance and meet suitability requirements.Dual citizenship with a foreign country may prohibit ability to obtain a security clearance.

Occasional to Frequent travel may be required.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

BASIS OF RATING: Applicants will be rated on a scale of 70/80/90 based on the quality and extent to which their education and experience show possession of the qualifications required, as reflected in the statements of their applications and/or any additional information provided.Within these categories, applicants eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

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.

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.

Under a special program, we may reimburse a part of your Federally insured student loan. Our human resources office can provide additional information on the program.

You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:This position includes duties that are covered by more than one occupational field (series). If you work in any of the occupational fields identified or have education or experience in more than one of the fields, you may apply and will be considered.

When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

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.

Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.

If you are selected at a grade lower than the highest shown in this listing, you will be placed under a career development plan and can be non-competitively promoted when you successfully complete the requirements for the higher grade.

This position will be filled under a special Demonstration Project hiring authority. Interested individuals do not need to have present or previous status as a Federal employee in order to apply and be selected.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.


HOW TO APPLY:

HOW TO APPLY:Applications must be received by the closing date noted above

RESUME PACKAGES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:(FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL RENDER YOUR APPLICATION INCOMPLETE AND RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING)

*Full legal name and mailing address (with zip code), day and evening telephone numbers (with area code)

*Social Security Number (last 4 at a minimum)

*Country of Citizenship

*Announcement number

*Lowest Acceptable Salary

*College transcripts (unofficial ok)

*E-mail address (if available)

*DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applying for veteran's preference

*SF-15 and required documentation if claiming 10-point veteran's preference, if applicable

*If eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must submit a copy of agency Reduction In Force notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.Please annotate your application that you are applying as an ICTAP eligible.Additional information may be found at www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei32.htm.ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they meet the 90 point level.

RESUME SUBMITTAL:

Preferred Method:Via E-mail to m_crna_recruit2@navy.mil Indicate the announcement number in the subject line of your e-mail.Any additional forms required by this announcement may be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed as indicated below.

OR

Alternate Method: A hard copy may be mailed to:

Commanding Officer

Attn:Code 011/CDCE-11-ND-01

Corona Division, NSWC

P. O. Box 5000

Corona, CA92878-5000

OR

Alternate Method:A hard copy may be Faxed to:(951) 273-4274

You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button to the right of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

To apply online, read the announcement carefully and note any rating factors or KSAs that will need a response. From the announcement, select Apply on Line. You will need to log on to access your existing resumes or to create a new one and then submit it for consideration.

If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Donnel Okamoto
Phone: 951-273-4410
Email: m_crna_dea@navy.mil Agency Information:
Department Of The Navy
P.O. Box 5000
Corona, CA 92878-5000
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.