From: Jim Ray (USNO) Subject: [IGSMAIL-1875] USNO position announcement Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 8:19:56 PDT ****************************************************************************** IGS Electronic Mail Thu Apr 23 8:19:56 PDT 1998 Message Number 1875 ****************************************************************************** Author: Jim Ray (USNO) Subject: USNO position announcement [http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/BB4707.HTM] USAJOBS FEDERAL OPEN COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------CONTROL NO BB4707 ASTRONOMER OPEN PERIOD 04/22/1998 - 05/22/1998 SERIES/GRADE: GS-1330-13/13 SALARY: $ 55969 TO $ 72758, ANNUAL PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-13 ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 950-56CE DUTY LOCATIONS: WASHINGTON, DC REMARKS: PCS/RELOCATION WILL NOT BE PAID. A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED. CONTACT: JOB INFORMATION CENTER (202) 433-4930 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE - W WASHINGTON NAVY YARD 901 M ST SE, BLDG 200 WASHINGTON, DC 20374 5050 Full vacancy announcement follows. Please be sure to review for complete qualification and "How to Apply" information. Human Resources Office - Washington Announcement No: 950-56CE Opening Date: 04-22-98 Closing Date: 05-22-98 Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Req: No Position: ASTRONOMER Series/Grade: GS-1330-13 Salary Range: 55,969 - 72,758 PA Organization Location: U.S. NAVAL OBSERVATORY, WASHINGTON, DC Area of Consideration: ALL SOURCES DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for research on the Earth's changing orientation relative to distant galaxies and on improving space geodetic measurements of this orientation. Emphasis of this research is modeling the orbits of the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites. Formulates, initiates and guides new and complex research projects, both basic and applied, related to the measurement of Earth orientation. Investigates data obtained from observations of GPS satellites. Inadequacies in current knowledge of and measurement technology for Earth orientation will be identified and investigated. Guides new major research efforts to remedy identified inadequacies. Will lead efforts at USNO to improve the modeling of GPS satellite orbits and to predict accurately the satellite trajectories for use in real-time applications. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Qualification requirements are described below and may also include substitution of education for experience or selective placement factors applicable to this position. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is that experience which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perfom the duties of the position being filled. For this position specialized experience is: experience in modeling the orbits of artifical satellites, especially GPS satelites; experience in computer operation and understanding of FORTRAN, UNIX, UNIX Shell scripts and C programming languages. The incumbent must have a Bachelors degree or higher in one or a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, space sciences, or electronics. The course work must have included differential and integal calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy and/or physics. A PhD. in Astronomy, geodesy, or astrodynamics is desired. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to perform independent research. 2. Knowledge of satellite geodesy and orbit modeling. 3. Knowledge of space geodetic techniques and their use for measuring variations in earth orientation. 4. Skill in communicating complex scientific ideas and in interacting with other groups and organizations. 5. Knowledge and ability to use computers. To be considered, applications must be postmarked or arrive in HRO-W or one of its on-site information centers on or before the closing date of the announcement. Send to: Human Resources Office - Washington Attn: (Announcement No.) 901 M. Street S.E., Bldg 200 Washington D.C. 20374-5050 THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER [Mailed From: Jim Ray (USNO 202-762-1444) ]