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Selection for this position will be made at either the grade 11, 12 or 13. If selection is made at the grade 11, or 12 level the selectee may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher level up to the grade 13 upon recommendation of the Professional Accomplishments Evaluation Committee (PAEC).
07/30/2018 to 01/31/2019
$67,643 - $125,335 per year
IS 11 - 13
6 vacancies in the following location:
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No
Permanent - Trust Fund. This is not a federal position.
Full-time - Full Time, Indefinite.
Competitive
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506530300
This position is open to all qualified candidates. Multiple selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
This is the position of Astronomer in the Solar, Stellar and Planetary Division of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. S/He participates in research involving orbits, orbital elements, and orbit determination of minor planets and other activities related to the functioning of the Minor Planet Center.
In addition to the duties above duties at the grade 12 may include but are not limited to:
1. Independently contribute to team efforts to design and develop substantial modifications to current techniques for the determination of orbits from observations.
2. Independently contribute to team efforts to discover and correct errors in the MPC's orbital and observational databases.
3. Independently contribute to team efforts to develop new orbital integration and propagation routines, as well as assist in the introduction of modem mathematical and physics techniques to the differential correction problem.
4. Independently contribute to team efforts to apply new procedures for determining the orbits of minor planets.
5. Assist in the preparation of papers on such analyses and related topics for publication in scientific journals and presentation at scientific meetings.
In addition to the duties above, duties at the grade 13 may include but are not limited to:
1. Function as part of a team while leading all aspects of the design and development of substantial modifications to current techniques for the determination of orbits from observations.
2. Function as part of a team while leading all aspects of the discovery and correction of errors in the MPC's orbital and observational databases.
3. Function as part of a team while leading the development of new orbital integration and propagation routines, as well as the introduction of modem mathematical and physics techniques to the differential correction problem.
4. Function as part of a team while leading the application of new procedures for determining the orbits of minor planets.
5. Lead the preparation of reports on activities by the Minor Planet Center and on related activities by the national and international community, as well as proposals that can lead to funding opportunities.
6. Present these reports and proposals at national and international meetings.
7. Lead the preparation of papers on such analyses and related topics for publication in scientific journals and presentation at scientific meetings.
Applicants must meet the basic qualification requirements as described in the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions. These standards may be viewed at the following address on the web at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1300/1330.htm.
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses but may pay a recruitment bonus. The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity (www.si.edu/oeema).
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the criteria associated with this position as defined below
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Detailed resume or CV and bibliography
Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references
School transcripts or degree certificate
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Detailed resume or CV and bibliography
Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references
School transcripts or degree certificate
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right side of the page. Please Note:
You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge that your application has been received. Please be aware that the confirmation e-mail could reside in your "junk" or "bulk" mail folder depending on your filters.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/506530300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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