You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST/OCEANOGRAPHER in the Ocean Collections Division, Ocean Projects Department of NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS.

Duties

You will be responsible for establishing a worldwide Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) survey program. You will implement new methods and techniques in an operational environment. You will plan and performs investigations to test and evaluate new AUV technologies and related engineering, AUV/UUV modeling, simulation and visualization technologies, and determines which are suitable for operational use. You will establish new criteria or extends existing methodology for use of new and innovative AUV and sensor technology and related technologies. You will develop new guidelines in a rapidly evolving field that has extensive impact on Navy and other national programs. You will evaluate effects of significant technological developments in AUVs, sensors, modeling, simulation, and visualization on fundamental agency policies, objectives, goals, and operational methods. You will provide advice and guidance to top agency management on technical matters of substantial difficulty and controversy. You will plan and organize oceanographic surveys, including planning data collection in support of AUV testing, and determining appropriate data and collection methodologies. You will plan, arrange and manage data collection and preliminary analysis work performed by the courses and tracks to be followed. You will develop new information, considering data from variety of sources, modifying and originating approaches, methods, and procedures to plan and carry out assignments. You will Coordinate highly complex project activities among agency, other DOD, academic, and contractor scientists representing a wide variety of diverse disciplines.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Qualifications

For GS-14: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: *Technical experience and knowledge of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs); *Operational Experience with AUVs (Concept of Operations, Fleet Coordination); *Project Management (Requirements, Schedules and Deliverables); *Management of Human Resources (Personnel Qualifications, Training, Mentoring, Operational Assignments). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geophysics-series-1313/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geophysics-series-1360/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:

Geophysics Series, 1313

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements:

1. Degree: that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.).

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2. Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Oceanography Series, 1360

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements:

1. Degree: major study of at least 24 semester hours in oceanography or a related discipline such as physics, meteorology, geophysics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, geology, or biology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of oceanography, physics, geophysics, chemistry, mathematics, meteorology, computer science, and engineering sciences.

   or

2. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Contacts

• Address NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS 1002 Balch Blvd Stennis Space Center, MS 39522 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]