Employees may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level, up to grade 9, upon the recommendation of the supervisor, based on the position classification as well as the satisfactory performance and qualifications of the employee. First consideration may be made 14 days after the opening date. Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Please note that the email address is for submission of application materials only. All Smithsonian Institution positions require background checks, including fingerprinting.
New employees are subject to one-year probationary periods.
Relocation expenses may be paid at the discretion of the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in our workplace.