Physical Scientist

United States Fleet Forces Command • Stennis Space Center, MS

18h

About The Position

The Physical Scientist serves in the GEOINT Division, Geospatial Exploitation and Dissemination Division, or Operationally Sensitive (OPSEN) and Regional Engagement Division within the Warfighting Support Center at NAVOCEANO Bay St. Louis. The position oversees SURVOPS in accordance with established guidance, including deployment of oceanographic instruments. It also serves as a Senior Geospatial-intelligence Analyst on a multidisciplinary team of scientists, providing imagery-derived information; ensures final products are posted on the Web and archived; and briefs visitors on physical science concepts, analytical techniques, and guidance. The incumbent may travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites, and conduct shipboard surveys as an S NAVOCEANO representative. A qualifying physical science, engineering, or mathematics degree or equivalent education and experience is required, along with the specified specialized experience.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and be determined suitable for federal employment.
• 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 and experience including at least 24 such semester hours.
• Submit college transcripts from an accredited university.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, including scientific/oceanographic knowledge pertaining to Naval Special Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare, Antisubmarine Warfare, and/or Mine Warfare.
• Have experience leading technical projects and supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Have experience across all aspects of oceanographic surveys, including design, planning, preparation, execution, post-processing, data delivery, and reporting results.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current federal employee applying for a GS position.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
• Obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SURVOPS in accordance with established guidance, including deployment of oceanographic instruments.
• Serve as a Senior Geospatial-intelligence Analyst on a multidisciplinary team of scientists to provide imagery-derived information.
• Ensure final products are properly posted on the Web and archived.
• Brief visitors on physical science concepts, analytical techniques, and guidance.
• Conduct shipboard surveys as an S NAVOCEANO representative in accordance with NAVOINST 3120.13 series requirements.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior