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Job opening: PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

Salary: $86 962 - 113 047 per year
Published at: Jan 26 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
You will serve as a Physical Scientist in the Hydrographic Department (NP4), Data Management Division (NP42), SSBN Support Branch (NP423), Naval Oceanographic Office of NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS.

Duties

You will analyze navigation or bathymetric automated system performance to determine data quality. You will process hydrographic or bathymetric and navigational data using knowledge of scientific applications. You will deliver instruction and training in the use of various data processing software and equipment. You will supply technical guidance and training to junior employees to increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities. You will perform data collection, processing, and formatting of data for product development and data transfer. You will use the principles, theories, practices, and techniques of the physical sciences for data collection, analysis, and production of results.

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.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final TOP SECRET SCI 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 A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • Position requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Qualifications

For GS-12: 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-11) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in the principles and theories of the physical sciences, including bathymetry and hydrography, navigation systems, bathymetric and hydrographic sonar systems, ADP, and computer systems. Experience performing geodesy, map projection and cartographic techniques. Experience developing and compiling data processing software for gridded bathymetric and hydrographic models. Experience preparing and creating presentation on both technical and non-technical materials. Experience conducting field surveys aboard ships. 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=GS-PROF. IOR: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ 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 Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

or

Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

For GS-12
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
  • NOTE: College Transcripts from an accredited University MUST be submitted for proof of education and meet the Basic Education requirement of this position.

Contacts

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

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