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Astronomer

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Closed

Apr 10, 2026

Historical announcement close date

Control number

859189100

USAJOBS control number

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Announcement details

Agency

Smithsonian Institution

Department

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Subelement

Not specified

Announcement number

26-66

Open date

Feb 26, 2026

Close date

Apr 10, 2026

Compensation

$51,417 - $81,765 - Per Year

Pay plan / grade

GS 07-09

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

This position supports ongoing scientific observing operations. Work is performed on a rotating schedule that includes evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by observing assignments and operational needs.

Service type

Competitive

Travel

Not required

Remote

No

Telework eligible

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Who may apply

The public

Hiring paths

The public

Source

USAJOBS / U.S. Office of Personnel Management

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Archive evidence status

Historical archive record

Archive status

HISTORICAL_CLOSED

Occupational series

  • 1330 - Astronomy And Space Science

    Source label: 1330

Locations

  • Amado, AZ

    Amado, AZ, United States

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