You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST in the OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT (N3) of COMNAVMETOCCOM.

Duties

You will apply expert knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, and practices of meteorology, oceanography and hydrography in operational military applications. You will translate subject matter expertise across missions, functions, and tasks of Naval Oceanography activities. You will provide a source of current and predictive Physical Battlespace Awareness data and products to enhance decision superiority across the complete range of military operations. You will coordinate and manage all future Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) operations, exercises and global force management within multiple Areas of Responsibilities (AORs). You will develop solutions, manage information, and promote knowledge of METOC programs and training for fleet operations. You will focus on all USN plans and operations and associated METOC support capabilities and delivery plans. You will work with the Fleet Oceanographer(s) and liaise with the Combatant Commander (CCMD) staff to facilitate the development of requirements for Naval Oceanography (NO) products and services. You will propose alternatives and resolve problems involving the maritime environment and naval operations in relevant theater. You will provide authoritative determinations and findings that improve the ability to provide METOC and Geospatial Information and Services (GI and S) support to the fleet.

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 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.
• MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.

Qualifications

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-12 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 applying knowledge of the Department of State (Embassy), Naval Component Commander, and Fleet regulations, and standard operating procedures in relation to Naval Oceanography. Experience applying knowledge of the Naval Oceanography organization structure, policies, and missions and of how Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) parameters affect tactical naval problems. Experience applying knowledge of Naval Oceanography capabilities, products and services; and familiarity with Joint and Naval Combatant Commander Command structure to include Joint Task Force and Fleet operations. 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 General Physical Science Series, 1301 (opm.gov) 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:

Basic Requirements:

1. 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

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

Transcripts must be provided at time of application.

Contacts

• Address COMNAVMETOCCOM 1100 Balch Avenue Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5005 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]