Physicist

Air Force Civilian Career Training • Maxwell AFB, AL

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About The Position

Summary Force Renewal Programs are designed to attract students & recent graduates with management/leadership potential to careers as Federal employees with the Air Force Civilian Service. This is accomplished by recruiting & selecting high-caliber candidates & training them to become competent, effective, & productive employees in a variety of career fields; providing training & developmental opportunities, & preparing them to successfully complete required training & developmental assignments.

Duties GS-07: Performs work as a physicist in support of conventional projects assigned to higher level scientists. Performs work as a physicist of limited scope and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher grade scientists. Plans work procedures and selects standard practices and data to be applied to work projects and identified problems. Researches scientific information through a variety of data sources and scientific disciplines. Carries out special assignments designed to facilitate the full use of and enhance the intern's training and development.

GS-09: Plans and conducts own work procedures to be applied in support of projects assigned to higher grade physicists. Performs scientific assignments consisting of a series of interrelated tasks or problems screened by a higher grade physicist. Assists higher grade physicists in finding solutions for problems requiring a variety of data sources and scientific disciplines. Develops written summaries to be used by higher level physicists, contractors, and/or customers. Presents briefings or presentations as required. Keeps abreast of emerging techniques and professional developments to remain current in the scientific field for application to work assignment

Requirements

• Degree: Physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics.
• GS-7: Completed or will complete a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's from an accredited institution AND must have documented Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the undergraduate level in the following: a) Grade Point Average 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum.
• GS-9: Completed 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree: a) Grade Point Average - 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum.
• If more than 10 percent of total undergraduate credit hours are non-graded, i.e. pass/fail, CLEP, CCAF, DANTES, military credit, etc. you cannot qualify based on GPA.
• Professional knowledge of physical laws, policies, theories, principles and concepts and familiarity with other scientific and engineering disciplines.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply physical laws and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions to senior physicists.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• You will be required to serve a one year probationary period

Nice To Haves

• Some position under this announcement may require either a secret, top secret, or special sensitive clearance.
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments

Responsibilities

• Performs work as a physicist in support of conventional projects assigned to higher level scientists.
• Performs work as a physicist of limited scope and complexity in support of projects assigned to higher grade scientists.
• Plans work procedures and selects standard practices and data to be applied to work projects and identified problems.
• Researches scientific information through a variety of data sources and scientific disciplines.
• Carries out special assignments designed to facilitate the full use of and enhance the intern's training and development.
• Plans and conducts own work procedures to be applied in support of projects assigned to higher grade physicists.
• Performs scientific assignments consisting of a series of interrelated tasks or problems screened by a higher grade physicist.
• Assists higher grade physicists in finding solutions for problems requiring a variety of data sources and scientific disciplines.
• Develops written summaries to be used by higher level physicists, contractors, and/or customers.
• Presents briefings or presentations as required.
• Keeps abreast of emerging techniques and professional developments to remain current in the scientific field for application to work assignment

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level