Senior Scientist for the Geostationary Extended Observations Program

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs). These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading teams and/or projects for a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual’s total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. All applicants will be evaluated by a panel to determine the degree to which they possess the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). To be rated and considered for this position, applicants are requested to fully describe their experience in each of the following PTQs: Professional Technical Core Qualifications (PTQs): PTQ 1 – At least 3 years of comprehensive knowledge and experience in remote sensing satellites, their mechanisms, ground control, data acquisition, and processing system, as well as high-level technical capability in the range of scientific disciplines as related to state-of-the-art earth remote-sensing satellite development. PTQ 2 – Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of applications of satellite data and services for end-user purposes with at least 1 year of experience in planning and executing specialized programs that show outstanding research attainments. NOTE: Responses to PTQs must not exceed 2 pages per PTQ, for a total of 4 pages.
The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) collects and provides the critical satellite Earth observations and other essential environmental information needed for disaster preparedness, all hazards response and recovery and the protection of the Nations critical infrastructure and natural resources.