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Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will serve as a SUPERVISORY RESEARCH PHYSICIST in the U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY, PRECISE TIME DEPARTMENT in WASHINGTON, D.C. You will supervise a staff of professional scientists, engineers and technicians potentially ranging from grades 11 through 13. This includes direct supervision of three research physicists, GS- 1310-13, and one physical scientist GS-1301-13. You will plan and assign work, evaluate performance, give advice, counsel, and instruction, listen to and resolve conflicts and complaints, identify developmental and training needs, and identify and reward exceptional performance. You will act as a deciding official in selecting candidates for positions in the Division and may be designated Acting Deputy or Acting Head of the PT Department in the absence of a supervisor. You will be responsible for accomplishing the Division's primary mission which involve requirements analysis, strategic planning, preparing/tracking the Division's budget, performing risk assessment/reduction, and maintaining information assurance. You will make commitments concerning the programs under his/her management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (see Education section), your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: *Experience applying knowledge of Precise Time and Time Interval (PTTI) concepts. *Experience utilizing knowledge in clock technology to include microwave and optical atomic clock technology and other advanced and emerging clock technology. *Experience as a physical scientist participating in and guiding the work required to develop, assess, and integrate new, advanced atomic clocks and associated technology in support of the USNO master clock. *Experience guiding and directing the test and evaluation necessary to verify system performance and operation. *Experience reviewing specifications and requirements for the development and procurement of specialized equipment. *Experience acting in an advisory and technical liaison capacity with contractors and other agencies when necessary in order to coordinate program operations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual. Applicants must possess: A. Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. or B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound. IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. Additional Information Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.