Physical Scientist

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

• 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.

• 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
• 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.
• A medical screening examination is required before embarking on a U.S. Navy vessel afloat and away from shore for periods of time greater than 24 hours.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• 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.
• The incumbent must complete the required Basic Instructor Course qualification and Navy NEC 805A requirements.

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…