SEEKING Research Physical Scientists

Department of Homeland Security
US Coast Guard
Research & Development Center

Position Title: Research Physical Scientist
GS-1301-11/12
Vacancy Announcement #: 09-1151-NE-DG-D (C4ISR)
09-1152-NE-DG-D (Marine Environmental)
09-1154-NE-DG-D (Naval Architect)
09-1155-NE-DG-D (T&E)
Salary Range: $ 59,689 - $ 93,008 USD
Position Location(s): Groton, CT

Position Summary:
The US Coast Guard seeks to fill (4) Research Physical Scientist positions within the Research and Development Center located in Groton, CT. The incumbent will serve in one of five operational branches within the Technical Division: This position requires knowledge of and experience applying maritime sensors and communications technology, Test and Evaluation (T&E) methods and doctrine technology. Positions require a strong technical background; however, the preponderance of duties involve managing/overseeing research and development projects executed by either government employees or contractors.
- Effectively manage complex research and development projects with cost, schedule and technical performance parameters.
- Conducts systematic research in problem areas that are highly complex and of considerable scope.
- Serves as a research team leader in a scientific field.
- Makes major contributions to the scientific community such as inventions or new designs and techniques
- Conducts expert scientific analysis and applies findings
- Guides and evaluates contract efforts and assesses technical progress
- Serves as a senior scientist and technical expert in implementing and evaluating complex and innovative scientific projects
- Reviews resource estimates
- Designs or directs the development of unique or leading-edge technology

Applications MUST be received by Friday, November 21, 2008. You MUST apply online via www.usajobs.gov.

Qualifications: ***Please review the vacancy announcement at www.usajobs.gov for qualifications required for this position.*** All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For more position details, application and contact information go to www.usajobs.gov.
- This position does have a positive education requirement.
- This position does have a selective placement factor.
- This position requires a secret clearance.
- The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Link to announcements: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/jobsea...=Y&caller=/a9uscg.asp&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0