This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS) with one vacancy located in Silver Spring, MD; Chesapeake, VA; or Boulder, CO. This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS ONGS-24-12501702-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

Duties

As a Geodesist, you will perform the following duties: Within the Data Analysis Branch (DAB) of the Observation and Analysis Division (OAD), work with a matrixed project team of geodesists and software developers to develop and expand the capabilities of the Online Positioning User Service (OPUS) web application to ingest geodetic observation data files, such as from static or real-time Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), active GNSS networks, leveling, distance, angle, time or velocity measurements to improve the determination of horizontal and vertical positions of surveyed points on the earth. Use modern coding and scripting languages to develop tools in support of geodetic (preferably GNSS) positioning based upon geodesy principles and best surveying practices. Support the evaluation and vetting of user-submitted geodetic surveying projects and their incorporation into the NGS Database as a means of incorporating new measurements to the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). Use least squares theory to adjust observation networks for optimal positioning results. Engage with submitters if needed to ensure that properly performed survey projects can be successfully incorporated into the database. Provide technical expertise and authoritative advice to constituents in the use of NGS geodetic products and services and resolve technical issues related to geodetic services. Maintain awareness of current developments in geodetic science technology, updates and improvements to geodetic reference systems, and application to geospatial activities. Present scientific results and conduct training sessions at national and international scientific and professional conferences.

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: To qualify for the 1372 series: EDUCATION: A. Degree: geodesy; or 30 semester hours in any combination of geodesy, mathematics, physics, astronomy, engineering science, surveying, geodetic surveying, photogrammetry, or geophysics. The course work must have included differential and integral calculus. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify at the ZP-3 or GS-11 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Developing positioning algorithms and software using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data, in at least one satellite constellation using either differential or Precise Point Positioning techniques, or for processing geodetic leveling or theodolite measurements; Utilizing coding in a scientific or engineering computer programming language to support the development and maintenance of software; and Performing and analyzing surveying projects using GNSS, leveling, or other surveying methods. -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and professional experience. Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. (Note: Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.)

Education

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation

College Transcript: Submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty.

Contacts

• Address NOAA Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS) 1315 East West Hwy SSMC4 Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
• Name: Applicant Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]