PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

Salary Range: $106437 - $138370 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 serve as a specialist in the planning, execution and processing of hydrographic surveys.
• You will collaborate with other technical experts to refine department wide processes.
• You will compile, analyze, evaluate and refine hydrographic, oceanographic, geodetic, navigational and bathymetric survey data collected by the branch.
• You will evaluate new techniques and their potential improvement in satisfying established requirements.
• You will conduct extensive logistic preparation for field operations and exercises including calibration and staging of equipment and liaison with participation organizations.

Qualifications: (For GS-13) 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-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Applicant resume must demonstrate the following specialized experience: Experience applying physical science principles to analyze data and resolve complex hydrographic problems. Experience communicating technical information, project plans, or findings to diverse audiences. Experience managing bathymetric survey data, including data organization, quality control, and metadata creation. Experience executing Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures for hydrographic data products. Experience coordinating and managing hydrographic survey projects, from initial planning through execution. 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-Serieshttps://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.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: Email resumes to: steven.c.posey.civ@us.navy.mil Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages via email titled "Application for PHYSICAL SCIENTIST" to: steven.c.posey.civ@us.navy.mil Questions about this position must be addressed to: amanda.l.montgomery16.mil@us.navy.mil Resumes/Questions sent to any other email addresses will not be reviewed or forwarded. 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: 2026-04-27