Department of the Navy

PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

Suitland, Maryland Full time

PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Suitland, Maryland

Salary Range: $70623 - $111087 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. GS-09 = $ 70,623 - $ 91,815 GS-11 = $ 85,447 - $ 111,087

Major Duties:

  • You will Interpret visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify select environmental features.
  • You will use geographical information systems (GIS) to display data sources, perform standardized analysis, manipulation of data, answer questions regarding sea ice parameters and develop professional graphics.
  • You will use available imagery sources to produce analyses and forecasts with a tailored geographical information system (GIS) that depicts relevant information for routine products and tailored support products.
  • You will compile, analyze and interpret data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts on a global, regional, or tactical scale using World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standardized meteorological symbology.
  • You will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of geography, oceanography, meteorology and climatology.
  • You will identify and assist in the transition of novel capabilities and initiatives to operations for advanced analysis of satellite imagery, exploitation of model data, and outside agencies products to improve USNIC efficiency and accuracy.
  • You will participate in national and international working groups assigned in support of USNIC operational partnerships.
  • You will provide technical guidance, mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing to fellow ice analysts.
  • You will deploy aboard ship or on land as an ice analyst in support of USNIC customers on a rotational basis.

Qualifications: To qualify for a GS-09: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of 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: Applies knowledge of satellite imagery and model data in support of ice analyses and forecasts for regions including the Arctic, Antarctic, Great Lakes, and U.S. Northeastern coastlines. Applies foundational understanding of visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify and interpret select environmental features. Compiles, analyzes, and interprets multiple data sources to produce high-quality analysis and forecasts on a global, regional, or tactical scale using standardized meteorological symbology. To qualify for a GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 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 analyzing satellite imagery, model data, and produces ice analyses and forecasts for the Arctic, Antarctic, Great Lakes, and U.S. Northeastern coastline. Experience interpreting visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify select environmental features. Experience compiling, analyzing and interpreting multiple data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts in digital or message format on a global, regional, or tactical scale using standardized meteorological symbology. 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/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: rod.donnings@noaa.gov Please include "PHYSICAL SCIENTIST" in the subject line when submitting resume. 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: 2026-05-11