PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

Summary

You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST in the CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (04) of NAVMETOCPRODEVCEN.

Duties

• •You will serve as a Physical Scientist in Naval Meteorology and Oceanography processes supporting operational METOC forecast products and services, with emphasis on the environmental effects applicable to Antisubmarine Warfare and Mine Warfare.
• •You will plan, conduct, evaluate, and report significant oceanographic and acoustic studies and technical analyses that directly influence Fleet training requirements, tactical applications, and operational practices.
• •You will study complex environmental variables affecting ASW and MIW, including acoustics, remote sensing, hydrography, hydrology, currents, obstructions, navigability, and other factors affecting meteorological climatology.
• •You will serve as an instructor for Advanced Forecasting Techniques, provide instruction in scientific analysis, environmental interpretation, METOC forecasting, acoustics, remote sensing, and tactical decision aids.
• •You will develop and present instruction based on the incumbent's scientific studies, validated analytical methods, authoritative technical conclusions, and respond to complex question and operation scenarios.
• •You will conduct liaison with METOC professionals, Fleet operators, scientists, engineers, and system developers to incorporate emerging scientific and technological developments into advanced course content.
• •You will host and participate in scientific seminars, studies, panels, and workshops concerning METOC analysis, training requirements, testing materials, and emerging learning technologies.
• •You will develop, maintain, and periodically update ASW and MIW training pipelines for Naval Oceanographers and Aerographer's Mates.

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-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 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 Antisubmarine Warfare [ASW] or Mine Warfare [MIW]). Experience planning, conducting, and analyzing physical science, oceanographic, or acoustic studies, including formulating study objectives, evaluating environmental data, and preparing authoritative scientific findings and technical reports. Experience evaluating and validating operational concepts, scientific models, tactical decision aids (TDAs), or environmental prediction tools to determine their technical soundness, operational applicability, and adherence to scientific standards. Experience translating scientific findings, analytical methods, or meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) operational procedures into technical documentation, instructional materials, or formal training curricula. 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 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 Basic Requirements: 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 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 are required