Total 28 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Moffett Field, California

Major Duties include:

• Monitors the abundance, distribution and size of selected marine invertebrates, algae and fish using underwater sampling techniques on SCUBA. Techniques include, but are not limited to, band transects, quadrats, random point contacts, video transects, fish transects, fish sizing, roving diver fish counts, size frequency measurements, recruitment modules, video/photo documentation and use of remote temperature loggers.
• Conducts intertidal monitoring and other field-based biological work.
• Acts as a lead diver for at least one other diver providing leadership and direction to conduct the above-mentioned work in often adverse environmental conditions.
• Provides logistical support for all non-field aspects of a subtidal marine monitoring program. This includes office work associated with field collection of monitoring data under the direction of lead Biologist and in accordance with kelp forest monitoring handbook. This requires proficiency of data entry, organizational skills, and quality assurance/quality control of data and basic understanding of MS Access Database.
• Assists in all aspects of preparing trip and annual reports.
• Assists in making field observations and documenting them appropriately.
• Maintains equipment and NPS diving certification. This includes maintaining all equipment used for the kelp forest monitoring program such as SCUBA life support equipment, underwater cameras, dive computers, sampling equipment used for conducting the monitoring.
• Identifies the need for repairs and replacement of equipment and supplies. Maintains an accurate log of maintenance and repairs.
• Meets and maintains all NPS-4 diving regulations. Provides logistical support including preparing menus, dive plans, manifests, data sheets, purchasing provisions, loading food and equipment for multiday monitoring cruises that take place in remote conditions.
• Provides information to others on resource management issues by giving oral presentations.
• Assists with preparing trip reports and drafts detailed annual reports on the kelp forest monitoring program to meet NPS inventory and monitoring program and park requirements. These reports include descriptions of methods, literature research, preliminary data analysis, graphs and charts, results, and recommendations for planning, protection, and mitigation activities.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Advises, administers, or researches a field of Earth science concerned with the observation, measurement, modeling, and nature of the physical environment of Earth, including Earth Science for Action.
• Performs multiple functions, which may include: planning, design, test and evaluation, cost analyses, program and project management, mentorship of contracted work, quality management of projects.
• Conducts special studies for NASA Programs/Projects and its partners by serving as a principal investigator to perform needed management of budgets, deliverables, communication of results, while adhering to culture of open science.
• Designs, implements and reports on Earth science research projects related to biosphere and atmosphere and their interactions through the analysis, interpretation, and application of data obtained from space, airborne, and ground-based measurements.
• Identifies, develops, applies, and tests analytical techniques to derive useful Earth science information from a variety of remotely sensing data and supportive data obtained from in-situ or laboratory measurements.
• Develops mathematical algorithms via empirical techniques, physically-based models, or statistical/inversion methods as well as software or coding techniques that more accurately predict and characterize Earth processes using remotely sensed data.
• Disseminates findings, data, and knowledge in open-source ways to agency, external partners, and larger scientific community, including peer-reviewed publications, scientific conferences, agency workshop and meetings, and capacity building projects.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Conduct studies to advance understanding of atmospheric composition and processes including the atmospheric part of biogeochemical cycles using aircraft, ground-based, and space-borne remote sensing observations.
• Conceive field campaigns and develop proposals in response to science-driven hypotheses that address NASA focus areas. Act as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in conceiving and advocating for the investigation.
• Work with a team of physical scientists and engineers in instrument definition, design, development, or characterization focusing on greenhouse gas atmosphere-biosphere exchange studies.
• Study and develop new innovative techniques, including the use of machine learning tools for processing big data, which extend the understanding of atmospheric composition on a global scale.
• Coordinate the Advanced Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment (AGAGE) and NDACC (Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change) communities.
• Identify, develop, and facilitate the transfer of federally owned or originated technology resulting from research, development, design, or other technological advancements.
• Support current and planned NASA Earth Science Decadal Survey satellite missions. Help define algorithms used to retrieve data and participate in efforts to validate data via correlative measurements/interpretations.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Major Duties:

• Conduct fish and/or wildlife censuses and surveys and assembles basic information on fish and/or wildlife populations. Use standard statistical methods and procedures in performing routine and recurring testing of the field data collected.
• Perform field work which requires the ability to accurately distinguish wildlife by sight and sound.
• May assist state biologists in the capture of wildlife, applying visual and radio tags, and gathering physiological and spatial data.
• Enters and retrieves data from Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or other information management systems.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, plans, and guidelines. Recommends modifications to field activity procedures.

• Provide advice, assistance, and training to lower graded technicians and volunteers in gathering field data, including proper and safe handling of equipment and tools and operation of vehicles and/or watercraft.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

These Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (IRS) (Group Supervisor) positionsare located in the following areas:

Houston Division, Houston Division Office, Intelligence Group 2 in Houston, TX.
San Francisco Division, Sacramento District Office (Central Valley California HIDTA) in Sacramento, CA.

Among other duties, the incumbents will perform the following:

• Plans and directs the activities of staff in the collection, evaluation, production and dissemination of drug law enforcement intelligence.
• Oversees and plans the operations of an intelligence program with worldwide implications. Assesses unforeseen developments, new phenomena, and difficulties encountered.
• Initiates, plans, and evaluates broad and comprehensive research and analysis programs, procedures, and policies.
• Prepares and presents briefings to high-level federal, state, and local law enforcement representatives and to foreign dignitaries in regard to difficult, complex, and controversial drug trafficking issues.
• Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members.
• May be required to testify during career as an Intelligence Research Specialist.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

These Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist (IRS) (Group Supervisor) positionsare located in the following areas:

Houston Division, Houston Division Office, Intelligence Group 2 in Houston, TX.
San Francisco Division, Sacramento District Office (Central Valley California HIDTA) in Sacramento, CA.

Among other duties, the incumbent will perform the following:

• Plans and directs the activities of staff in the collection, evaluation, production and dissemination of drug law enforcement intelligence.
• Oversees and plans the operations of an intelligence program with worldwide implications. Assesses unforeseen developments, new phenomena, and difficulties encountered.
• Initiates, plans, and evaluates broad and comprehensive research and analysis programs, procedures, and policies.
• Prepares and presents briefings to high-level federal, state, and local law enforcement representatives and to foreign dignitaries in regards to difficult, complex, and controversial drug trafficking issues.
• Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members.
• May be required to testify during career as an Intelligence Research Specialist.

• Serve as center’s IH Program Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all matters regarding Industrial Hygiene.
• Formulate IH health hazard evaluations (in response to center safety reviews and project consultations) on all center operations to include institutional, science and construction projects; reporting the needed mitigation to ensure safe operations.
• Develop, plan, and implement comprehensive IH sampling/assessment design and perform health hazard sampling, surveys, and exposure assessments as required by the NASA set Environmental Health (EH) policies.
• Manage, implement, and audit the center’s 20+ IH related programs by complying to NASA’s Occupational Health policies.
• Draft and manage IH center directives and policies, reports, records, instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Provide branch management and center leadership with required scheduled metrics regarding the status of the IH programs.
• Develop and deliver IH training to workforce in-person and/or online.
• Develop effective working partnerships with other support/customer services, aircraft operations, and engineering organizations (e.g., Safety, Environmental, Medical, Facilities and Science and Aircraft engineering).
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Research, compile, and tabulate wildlife inventory data.
• Conduct field surveys on for federally listed and sensitive wildlife species.
• Conduct site, habitat, and vegetation monitoring.
• Conduct habitat and vegetation treatments as needed to meet management objectives.
• Complete inventories for specific species in potential habitat areas, document locations using maps and GIS/GPS technology.
• Process samples and enter data into databases.
• Interpret aerial photos, land-sat imagery, and topographic maps to determine land use and vegetation distribution and to plot nest/herd breeding sites.
• Higher grade positions my lead lower-level grades, plan projects related to wildlife habitat
• Improvement, and create analytical reports on environmental impacts to wildlife and present results at scientific and technical forums

Devils Postpile National Monument Mammoth Lakes, CA--Grade levels include GS 07. View this link for salary. Government Housing MAY be available. A Driver's License Record will be required before entering on duty. You will work weekends, evenings, and Overtime. A Uniform will be required and supplied through the park.
Mount Rainier National Park Longmire, WA--Grade levels include GS 05/06/07. View this link for salary. Government Housing WILL be available. Recruitment and Relocation Incentives will not be offered. Telework will be offered by Supervisory approval. You will work Overtime.
North Cascades National Park Marblemount, WA--Grade levels include GS 06/07. View this link for salary. Government Housing MAY be available. A Driver's License Record will be required before entering on duty. A mixed tour of duty schedule is being offered. You will work Overtime. There will be approximately 5 days of travel a month.
Sequoia National Park Three Rivers, CA--Grade levels include GS 05/06. View this link for salary. Government Housing MAY be available. Recruitment and Relocation Incentives will not be offered. You will work weekends evenings, holidays and other. There will be approximately 12 days of travel a month.
Yosemite National Park Mariposa, CA--Grade levels include GS 05/06/07. View this link for salary. Government Housing WILL be available. Recruitment and Relocation Incentives will not be offered. A Uniform will be required and supplied through the park. There will be approximately 8 days of travel a month.

Major Duties:
At the GS-05, duties may include:

• Collects and organizes field data.
• Performs routine and recurring testing of collected samples.
• Performs data entry and compiles reports.
• Monitors conditions in assigned program areas.
• Provides logistical support and area orientation for contract or cooperating scientists.
• Operates and maintains sampling, monitoring and laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Participates in the operation and maintenance of the park's comprehensive air quality monitoring network:
• Participates in the operation and maintenance of the park's water quality monitoring network.
• Processes GIS data (e.g., data collected via GPS and converted into GIS data layer) and prepares maps.

• Takes necessary precautions to prevent loss or contamination of air and water samples.
• Provides recommendations for establishing and improving air and water quality monitoring networks, sampling methodology and analytical procedures.
• Assists researchers with the implementation of their projects, including environmental compliance and logistical support.
• Conducts initial assessments to evaluate potential environmental contamination levels.
• Assists with the park's integrated pest management program by conducting chemical evaluations, recommending corrective actions and completing pesticide use documents.

• Uses scientific knowledge to determine best sites for data collection.
• Plans work for field crews, exercising judgment to collect the best data possible without compromising safety.
• Ensures data is collected according to established protocols, providing guidance and training as necessary.
• Summarizes and interprets data in reports for use by park managers and staff.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***


The employee will serve as a project coordinator for one or more clinical demonstration projects. In this position, he/she will be responsible for coordinating all administrative tasks related to the assigned projects and will assist In implementation of detailed work plans to achieve the project goals and timelines. He/she will facilitate the execution of these plans by developing a solid understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and motivations of each member of the Clinical Demonstration team.

He/she will work with the project Principal Investigators (Pis) to manage the study budgets and to complete all progress and other required reporting forms. He/she will work with the GRECC team in setting-up and managing project databases and provide data entry and security.

In addition, he/she will coordinate project participant care by serving as liaison to both VA and non-VA clinical care entities. These other clinical care entities include, but are not limited to, the VA Palo Alto Primary Care Behavioral Health Team (PCBHT) and the Stanford Partners in Caring Program. He/she will also provide some assistance with behavioral health counseling of project participants, with supervision.

Coordinate activities between the project clinical care entities, including, but not limited to, the VA Palo Alto Primary Care Behavioral Health Team (PCBHT) and Stanford Partners in Caring Program. Such coordination activities will Include, but are not limited to, arranging conference calls or meetings, providing timely communication of programmatic information and needs, coordinating flow of participants' care, and providing or facilitating timely access to address participant questions.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

• Leads and manages the Computational Aerosciences Branch with the Branch Chief by providing supervisory oversight, technical guidance, and personnel coordination in a complex and high-performing organization.
• Supports the Branch Chief by providing specific technical and administrative direction to subordinates, assisting in resource planning, aiding in development of strategic objectives, and defending organization and employee work to higher management.
• Plans and manages agency project supporting tasks involving innovative concepts or approaches.
• Supports the Branch Chief by managing a team of high-fidelity modeling and simulation code developers responsible for advancing computational fluid dynamics, aeroacoustics, fluid-structure interaction, and multi-physics capabilities.
• Provides guidance towards computational analysis tasks pertaining to space vehicle development, which include aerodynamic database generation and debris impact assessments for launch vehicles.
• Fosters inter-organizational technical collaboration and exchange, to include collaborators from NASA, industry, academia, and governmental entities, to advance the state of the art in computational aerosciences in service of the NASA missions.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Develops the techniques and tools necessary for science investigations, e.g., computer codes, sensors and other instrumentation and devices used in experiments.
• Facilitates the development of technologies to enable astrophysics research.
• Conducts development of data reduction pipelines and underlying algorithms, data analysis tools, and the delivery of scientific data products.
• Monitors contracted work either externally or on-site in the facility of the contractor.
• Obtains research data through the use of instruments aboard aircraft, balloons, rockets, spacecraft, and satellites.
• Documents and communicates findings through written papers and publications.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

The typical seasonal period for Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park is May-November. Anticipated Enter on Duty date would be May/June.

Major Duties:

• removes nonnative fish from alpine lakes;
• completes visual encounter surveys for amphibians and reptiles;
• sets, cleans and repairs gill nets;
• electro-fishes in streams;
• conducts fish, amphibian, and reptile surveys;
• collects field data;
• kills nonnative fish; handles dead fish;
• follows detailed protocols;
• records environmental parameters; using topographic maps, compass, and/or global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation;
• provides an overview of the project to park visitors.
• and occasionally assists with research projects.

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Lead team using technical approaches, policies, effective communication, and teamwork to achieve objectives and maintain effective relationships. Adapt to changing needs and consider complex cross-organizational implications when resolving issues.
• Direct airworthiness assessment of vehicles, operations, or processes, evaluate in-house and contract proposals of flight systems, and provide engineering dispositions. Act as primary operations interface with test teams or external partners.
• Assess and implement civil, military, international, manufacturer and NASA standards and requirements to ensure airworthiness of flight vehicles and/or mission success to meet research goals.
• Develop effective operational plans for small, moderate, and complex projects including scope definition, requirements and verification, schedule, cost and resource estimation and allocation for all project phase activities.
• Determine system performance and interface requirements to meet technical and safety objectives. Prepare risk assessments, and verify mitigation implementation through inspection, test, analysis, etc., to develop recommendations and resolve issues.
• Prepare complex integration plans and procedures for air and ground vehicles and infrastructure. Acquire and/or confirm integration readiness of equipment to ensure product support documentation and configuration management.
• Lead development and management of concept of operations, test plan and test cards. Manage command and control activities according to mission objectives including real-time decision-making and problem resolution during mission critical operations.
• Report ground and/or flight research results, and develop and deliver technical results/briefs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• The work performed is traditional hands-on wildlife work.
• The incumbent performs any of the assignments listed below related to all types of wildlife, including small mammals, birds, carnivores, megafauna, fish, reptiles, amphibians, etc.
• Individually, or as a crewmember, performs complex tasks in carrying out recurring wildlife-related projects, such as assisting in developing sampling methods or collecting field data.
• May collect field data on wildlife and vegetation for use by others in developing a variety of maps, management plans, and environmental analysis reports.
• Performs a variety of recurring duties in the assigned area. Schedules, organizes, and executes field wildlife projects for detecting identifying and evaluating habitat management.
• Using prescribed procedures, the technician resolves regular and recurring problems concerning wildlife project plans for habitat management.
• Collects, complies, and summarizes the data that is obtained on wildlife habitat and vegetation for preparation of wildlife species, range allotment, deer herd, and other maps and management plans.
• Compiles and summarizes the data obtained from aerial and ground surveys to determine vegetation types; conducts routine analyses.
• Provides the biological and vegetation data from records and fieldwork to professional personnel after checking it.
• Developing explanations for unusually high or low figures or figures that seem inconsistent to determine past wildlife and livestock use.
• Collects data for big game, upland game, raptors, small mammals, and threatened and endangered species.
• Subsequently, assists with development of reports after higher graded employees have refined and verified the data and analyzed the results.
• Ensures that a sufficient supply of reagents, standards and controls are available at all times by ordering an adequate supply from commercial sources or preparing a variety of specialized solutions or reagents.
• Using established procedures, calibrates, controls, and maintains a variety of instrumentation, laboratory, and field equipment.
• When calibration falls outside acceptable limits, incumbent uses independent judgment in adjusting either the procedure or the mechanical device used in the determination to bring the procedures into good quality control.
• Keeps accurate records and reports on the full range of research activities. Collects and performs a preliminary analysis of biological and physical data, including the inventory of habitat conditions and the needs and population of wildlife.
• Tabulates and orders acquired field data prior to computer analysis. Computes and summarizes data and prepares charts, graphs, and figures for data analysis and public presentation.
• Works with project collaborators and stakeholders in order to ensure cooperation, research integrity, and the achievement of agency objectives.