Physical Scientist

United States Fleet Forces Command•Stennis Space Center, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Physical Scientist in the Submarine Navigation Branch (NP432) of NAVOCEANO Bay St. Louis. The position develops, maintains, and implements procedures for processing and incorporating data into bathymetric seafloor models, including setting work priorities and schedules. It implements quality assurance procedures to certify the accuracy and validity of bathymetric and hydrographic data and the processes used to produce related models. The role coordinates with other Office components and government organizations to determine and update production requirements, resolves complex technical issues, advises on bathymetry and hydrography, and identifies potential problems based on knowledge of collection systems and product accuracy requirements. The position may require travel to domestic and international locations, including remote or isolated sites, and occasional sea duty. Work may take place in areas with potentially harmful physical or chemical agents, and participation in medical surveillance programs is required. The employee must obtain and maintain the required security clearance and successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination and drug testing. Applicants must meet the education requirements for the Physical Science Series and demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level. The role requires a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with at least 24 semester hours in physical science or related engineering science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in direct deposit and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification process.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test; the position is subject to random drug testing.
Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods and may travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites.
Must be able to perform occasional sea duty and participate in required medical surveillance programs.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, including experience with quality assurance for bathymetric or hydrographic data and seafloor models; multi-agency project coordination; scientific judgment and technical guidance; survey-ship or platform work with sonar and navigation equipment and preliminary data reduction; and testing and transitioning advanced digital procedures and technology.
Must possess a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, or equivalent education plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Transcripts are required to demonstrate the basic education requirement.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and implement procedures to process and incorporate data into bathymetric seafloor models.
Set priorities and schedules for completing work within assigned guidelines.
Implement quality assurance procedures to control and certify the accuracy and validity of bathymetric and hydrographic data and model-production processes.
Liaise with personnel in other Office components and government organizations to determine and update production requirements.
Resolve technical difficulties requiring professional scientific judgment and provide technical advice and assistance on bathymetry and hydrography.
Identify potential problems based on knowledge of the physical principles and engineering designs of hydrographic, bathymetric, and navigation collection systems and the accuracy requirements of seafloor products.
Represent the organization on multi-agency committees and working groups to determine, conform to, and update project requirements.
Provide technical guidance to subordinates and review their work for accuracy.
Perform duties aboard survey ships or other platforms, including operating sonar and navigation equipment and conducting preliminary data reduction.
Conduct developmental and applications-oriented investigations to test and evaluate advanced digital procedures and transition technology from research and development into operational use.