Interdisciplinary

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST/OCEANOGRAPHER/GEOPHYSICIST in the OCEAN DATABASES BRANCH (NP311), DATABASES AND ANALYSIS DIVISION (NP31), OCEANOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT (NP3), NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE, STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MISSISSIPPI. You will process, edit, and review hydrographic, bathymetric, oceanographic and/or geophysical data. You will perform manual and automated evaluation, classification and distribution of hydrographic, bathymetric, oceanographic and/or geophysical data. You will develop and implement new and improved methods and techniques used for the collection and processing of hydrographic, bathymetric, oceanographic and/or geophysical data. You will assist Senior NAVOCEANO in geodetic observations, data processing and evaluation, survey operations, and current and bottom sample data collection. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications BASIC EDUCATION: 1301: 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. 1313: Degree: that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.). OR Combination of education and experience courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 1360: Degree: major study of at least 24 semester hours in oceanography or a related discipline such as physics, meteorology, geophysics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, geology, or biology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of oceanography, physics, geophysics, chemistry, mathematics, meteorology, computer science, and engineering sciences. OR Combination of education and experience course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. EXPERIENCE: GS-09: In addition to the Basic Education Requirements, Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 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 performing oceanography or physical science such as geological, meteorological, physics, chemistry, marine science Experience collecting environmental data Experience performing computer data processing Experience compiling and integrating hydrographic, bathymetric, oceanographic and/or geophysical data. GS-07: In addition to the Basic Education Requirements, Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 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 performing oceanography or physical science such as geological, meteorological, physics, chemistry, marine science Experience collecting environmental data Experience performing computer data processing Experience compiling and integrating hydrographic, bathymetric, oceanographic and/or geophysical data. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Geophysics Series 1313 (opm.gov) ; Physics Series 1310 (opm.gov); Meteorology Series 1340 (opm.gov) 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 BASIC EDUCATION: 1301: 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. 1313: Degree: that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.). OR Combination of education and experience courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 1360: Degree: major study of at least 24 semester hours in oceanography or a related discipline such as physics, meteorology, geophysics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, geology, or biology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of oceanography, physics, geophysics, chemistry, mathematics, meteorology, computer science, and engineering sciences. OR Combination of education and experience course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: GS-09: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree GS-07: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements. If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.