Physical Scientist

United States Fleet Forces Command•Gulfport, MS

21d

About The Position

You will serve as a Physical Scientist in the Curriculum Development Department (04) of NAVMETOCPRODEVCEN, supporting Naval Meteorology and Oceanography processes and operational METOC forecast products and services, with emphasis on environmental effects relevant to Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) and Mine Warfare (MIW). The position plans, conducts, evaluates, and reports significant oceanographic and acoustic studies and technical analyses that influence Fleet training requirements, tactical applications, and operational practices. The scientist studies environmental variables affecting ASW and MIW, including acoustics, remote sensing, hydrography, hydrology, currents, obstructions, navigability, and meteorological climatology. The position also instructs Advanced Forecasting Techniques and teaches scientific analysis, environmental interpretation, METOC forecasting, acoustics, remote sensing, and tactical decision aids. Instruction is developed and presented using scientific studies, validated analytical methods, technical conclusions, and responses to complex questions and operational scenarios. The role involves liaison with METOC professionals, Fleet operators, scientists, engineers, and system developers to incorporate emerging scientific and technological developments into advanced course content. The scientist hosts and participates in scientific seminars, studies, panels, and workshops related to METOC analysis, training requirements, testing materials, and emerging learning technologies, and develops, maintains, and periodically updates ASW and MIW training pipelines for Naval Oceanographers and Aerographer's Mates.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete the required E-Verify employment verification.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
A medical screening examination is required before embarking on a U.S. Navy vessel afloat and away from shore for more than 24 hours.
Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
Must complete the required Basic Instructor Course qualification and Navy NEC 805A requirements.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level applying professional scientific principles, theories, and practices of oceanography, meteorology, acoustics, or related physical environmental sciences to evaluate environmental effects on operational systems, platforms, and sensors such as ASW or MIW.
Experience planning, conducting, and analyzing physical science, oceanographic, or acoustic studies, including formulating objectives, evaluating environmental data, and preparing scientific findings and technical reports.
Experience evaluating and validating operational concepts, scientific models, tactical decision aids, or environmental prediction tools for technical soundness, operational applicability, and scientific standards.
Experience translating scientific findings, analytical methods, or METOC operational procedures into technical documentation, instructional materials, or formal training curricula.
Must meet the basic education requirement: a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics including 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science; or equivalent education with at least 24 such semester hours plus appropriate experience or additional education. Transcripts are required.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, evaluate, and report oceanographic and acoustic studies and technical analyses relevant to Fleet training, tactical applications, and operational practices.
Study environmental variables affecting ASW and MIW, including acoustics, remote sensing, hydrography, hydrology, currents, obstructions, navigability, and meteorological climatology.
Instruct Advanced Forecasting Techniques and provide instruction in scientific analysis, environmental interpretation, METOC forecasting, acoustics, remote sensing, and tactical decision aids.
Develop and present instruction based on scientific studies, validated analytical methods, authoritative technical conclusions, and complex operational scenarios.
Liaise with METOC professionals, Fleet operators, scientists, engineers, and system developers to incorporate scientific and technological developments into advanced course content.
Host and participate in seminars, studies, panels, and workshops concerning METOC analysis, training requirements, testing materials, and learning technologies.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update ASW and MIW training pipelines for Naval Oceanographers and Aerographer's Mates.