Supervisory Research Physical Scientist, ZP-13015

Open on 8/13/2026 and closes on 8/19/2026

Job Announcement # (DHA): OAR-26-13032456-DHA
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/880276200

NOAA Research is seeking Division Directors to lead key programs in atmospheric and ocean science by setting research objectives and aligning them with NOAA’s strategic goals. These leaders will cultivate vital scientific collaborations with academic, federal, and state partners to advance the missions of NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), the Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL) and the Pacific Marine and Environmental Laboratory (PMEL). Come join us!

These positions are located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) with vacancies in the following locations in Miami, FL; Silver Spring, MD; College Park, MD; Boulder, CO; Seattle, WA; Ann Arbor, MI; Plainsboro NJ; Norman OK and Newport, OR.

Key Requirements:

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Additional Considerations:

• Three year probationary period may be required.*
• Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
• A one year supervisory probationary period may be required (probationary period can be served concurrently).
• This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
• Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant’s successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b).

NOTE: A three year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee; and are in the same line of work; have previously completed a probationary period; and with no more than a 30 day break in service.

The announcement will be open on 08/13/2026 and close on 08/19/2026

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