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Duties: Physical Science Technician: Analyzing photometric observations to characterize distant solar system objects, revise and define data processing pipelines, and exploring the context of photometric results and implications for solar system history; performs other duties as assigned.

Duties: Computer Clerk/Assistant: Using PC and workstation-based processing systems, the employee will create content and process archival data for the ADS database, organize journal scanning that is contracted to external supplies, perform assurance tests and accuracy checks for the ADS abstract and article services, and maintain, update, document, and add bibliographic data holdings maintained by the ADS project.

Duties: Office Clerk/Assistant: Performs a variety of Internet and database research functions and uses word processing,spreadsheets and presentation software. Duties include data entry, and data management, imagine and scanning, presentations and graphics manipulations, office management, and communications.

Duties: Engineering Aide: Performs selected tasks and phases of routing studies and projects that require the application of basic principles in the technical area of Systems Engineering, assists in planning, monitoring, and conducting special studies, projects, and initiatives, and participates with senior personnel in conducting special studies, projects, and initiatives.

Conditions of employment

• Pre and Post background investigation.
• Electronic funds transfer/direct deposit is required for salary payment

For information on the qualification requirements for IS-1311, Physical Science Technician please click on the following link: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1300/1311.htm  

For information on the qualification requirements for IS-0335 Computer Clerk Series please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-CLER

For information on the qualification requirements for IS-0303 Office Clerk/Assistant please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-clerk-and-assistant-series-0303/

For information on the qualification requirements for IS-0802 Engineering Aide please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/engineering-technical-series-0802/
 

Qualifications

Requirements for Physical Science Technician:

Grade 5:  Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of physical science, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as physical science, engineering, or any branch of mathematics, except financial and commercial mathematics.
OR
1 Year equivalent to at least grade 4. Or Equivalent combinations of education and experience qualify for this grade.

Requirements for Computer Clerk/Assistant

Grade 5 Specialized experience of one year equivalent to at least grade 4 or 4 years above high school.

OR - Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels.

Requirements for Office Clerk/Assistant:

Grade 3:- 6 months of general experience or 1 year above high school.

Grade 4: - one year of general experience or 2 years above high school. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels.

Grade 5:1 year specialized experience equivalent to grade 4 OR 4 years above High School leading to Bachelor's degree.

OR - Equivalent combinations of education and experience qualify for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable

Requirements for Engineering Aide:

This series covers technical positions supervising, leading, or performing work involving applying practical knowledge of the:
Methods and techniques of engineering or architecture; and construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, processes, structures, machinery, devices, and materials.
Basic Requirements:
Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 or equivalent and above):
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include technical work in drafting, surveying, construction estimating, physical science, mathematics, aerospace, architecture, chemicals, electrical or mechanical systems, mining, petroleum, or nuclear systems.
Experience in a trade or craft may be credited as specialized experience when the work provided intensive knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and precedents. Examples are trade positions with substantial developmental, test, or design responsibilities such as:

Planner and estimator who analyzed designs for production purposes.
Instrument maker or model maker who performed design or development work on fabricated devices.

Education and Training:

Grade 3: Successful completion of l year of post secondary study that included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of courses such as engineering, engineering or industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, surveying, physical science, or mathematics.

Grad 4 : Successful completion of 2 years of post secondary study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-3 (or equivalent). At least 3 of the 12 semester hours must have been in drafting if a drafting area of specialization has designated the position.

Grade 5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of engineering, construction, or industrial technology; or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as those shown above for GS-3 (or equivalent). At least 6 of the 24 semester hours must have been in drafting if the position has been designated by a drafting area of specialization.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for the basic qualification stated in the requirements.
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