Astronomer

About this role

Applicants must meet the Basic Education Requirement and the Specialized Experience Requirement described below by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Education Requirement: (GS-1330 Astronomy and Space Science Series) Degree: in one or a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, space science, or electronics. The course work must have included differential and integral calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy and/or physics.

OR Combination of education and experience -- at least 30 semester hours of courses equivalent to a major in any combination of astronomy, space science, physics, mathematics, and electronics, with required course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS 07 Specialized Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience includes activities such as operating a telescope at a world class or university observatory, leading or assisting with astronomical or physics research, or writing or modifying computer software either professionally or as part of class work. OR Education One full year of graduate-level education in astronomy, physics, astrophysics, or a closely related physical science may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may also be used to qualify. SAA is based on a bachelor's degree with one of the following: A GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses or those completed in the last two years of study; A GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for courses in the major field of study or those completed in the last two years of study; Rank in the upper one-third of the graduating class; or Membership in a national scholastic honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

OR Combination Education and experience may be combined to meet qualification requirements. For a full explanation of this option, please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or have education completed at a foreign college or university, you must provide transcripts and documentation verifying U.S. equivalency. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for additional information.