Interdisciplnary Scientist/Engineer

Interdisciplnary Scientist/Engineer

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Indian Head, Maryland

Salary Range: $102415 - $158322 Per Year

Job 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.

Major Duties:

• You will support and facilitate production and otherwise contribute to the overall missions, goals and objectives of the NAVORDSAFSECACT (N8) organization.
• You will provide technical guidance to Navy/Marine Corps activities worldwide as well as private industry involved in DON contracts, for hazard classification of ammunition and explosives as required by NAVSEAINST 8020.8.
• You will review test data and recommend interim hazard classification for ammunition items and explosives substances to permit safe transportation and storage in accordance with the criteria in NAVSEAINST 8020.8.
• You will maintain technical expertise for cutting-edge technology through continuing professional education and training, symposiums, and technical liaison with other military activities.
• You will assist the team leader with team activities, progress, and scheduling to ensure successful project performance.
• You will coordinate and liaise with internal and external customers across a broad spectrum of government employees, military members, consultants, contractors, other government organizations, or private industry.

Qualifications: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band, NH-02 (GS-11 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional engineer or scientist providing guidance or expertise in the testing, hazard classification, handling, transportation, or storage of energetic materials, explosives, ordnances, or ammunitions to ensure compliance with established safety policies or standards for an organization. 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 Professional Engineering Series 08XX, Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf General Physical Science Series 1301, Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Chemistry Series 1320, Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ 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.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Sebastiane.o.kennedy.civ@us.navy.mil Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-31