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This is the position of Information Technology Specialist in the High Energy Astrophysics Division of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and is for the purpose of providing computing support to the Chandra X-ray Center's (CXC) Science Support Division during all phases of the program.
Learn more about this agency02/15/2022 to 05/26/2022
$53,134 - $81,432 per year
IS 07 - 09
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent - Full Time.
Full-time - Indefinite Trust Appointment. This is not a Federal position.
Competitive
09
No
No
22-27
637355800
This position is open to all qualified candidates. Selection will be made at the grade 7 or grade 9 level. This is a career ladder opportunity with promotion potential to grade 9. If selected at the grade 7 level the selected candidate may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level, up to grade 9, upon the recommendation of the supervisor based on classification requirements, satisfactory performance and qualifications of the employee.
First consideration maybe made 14 days after the opening date
The Science Support Division operates as an integral part of the CXC, interacting with Systems Engineering and Integration and Data Systems staff as well as with many external Chandra elements, including the scientific community.
In addition to the duties above, duties at the grade 9 may include but are not limited to:
For qualification standards please check: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs2200/2210-altA.asp
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