Interdisciplinary - Physical Scientist​/Meteorologist​/Oceanographer

Overview

You will serve as an interdisciplinary Physical Scientist / Meteorologist / Oceanographer in the Geospatial Analysis and Support Division of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) at NAVOCEANO Bay, St. Louis.

• Utilize geospatial technologies, imagery collection methods, and scientific principles to develop new capabilities that support internal and external requirements.
• Conduct shipboard surveys as directed by applicable instructions.
• Evaluate, correlate, fuse, and present complex meteorological and oceanographic datasets in response to customer requests.
• Design, implement, and document focused Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis methodologies, automated workflows, and mapping solutions, including database design and customized toolsets to increase departmental productivity.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct‑deposit pay program.
• New Navy employees must successfully pass an E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for this grade must have served at least one year at the next lower grade level (time‑in‑grade requirement).
• Retired military members may be appointed to a civilian position when applicable under 5 U.S.C. § 3326.
• Men born after 12‑31‑59 must register for selective service.
• Must complete a pre‑appointment physical examination.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before duty assignment.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug test (including marijuana) and may be subject to random testing.
• May be required to travel domestically (CONUS) or abroad (OCONUS), and to work at remote or isolated sites, including extended periods on military or commercial aircraft.

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience applying theories, principles, policies, and techniques of oceanography, hydrology, remote sensing, image processing, and geographic information systems to coastal oceanographic and/or riverine environments.
• Experience using GIS and remote sensing tools to manipulate and evaluate oceanographic and riverine data, and to employ remote sensing exploitation techniques.
• Experience with the tactical use of environmental data during Naval Special Warfare, Amphibious Warfare, Special Operations, and other missions where knowledge of the riverine environment is required.
• Basic requirements for the General Physical Science Series, 1301: a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that includes at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic requirements for the Meteorology Series, 1340: a degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or another natural science major that includes at least 24 semester hours in meteorology/atmospheric science, including specified coursework in atmospheric dynamics, synoptic analysis, physical meteorology, and remote sensing, plus related physics and mathematics coursework.
• Basic requirements for the Oceanography Series, 1360: a major study of at least 24 semester hours in oceanography or a related discipline, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of oceanography, physics, geophysics, chemistry, mathematics, meteorology, computer science, and engineering sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A transcript must be submitted with the application if qualifying on the basis of education.

• See the Office of Personnel Management classification‑qualification standards for detailed eligibility and qualification information.
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• The position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program, and additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• Applicants who qualify as a federal employee or under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) may receive priority consideration and must submit the required documentation.