PHYSICAL SCIENTIST/PHYSICIST/METEOROLOGIST/OCEANOGRAPHER

FOR THE GS-12: 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-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: - (MUST HAVE) Subject matter expertise in Undersea Warfare (USW) and/or Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare (EMW) operations, including the application of environmental impacts on sensor and weapon system performance. - (MUST HAVE) Demonstrated ability to independently develop, validate, and disseminate tactical-level environmental products and recommendations to Fleet or other DoW entities. - Extensive experience leading the testing, evaluation, and operational transition of new Tactical Decisions Aids (TDA), software, and analysis techniques. - Proven ability to provide authoritative recommendations and briefings on complex technical matters to senior leadership (military and civilian). - Experience in representing the Navy's Undersea Warfare (USW) and/or Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare (EMW) environmental characterization capability in broader Navy, Department of War (DoW), or Joint Force venues. - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues under time-sensitive conditions. - Demonstrated ability to propose and implement innovative ideas for operational process improvement or new product development. FOR THE GS-11: 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-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: - (MUST HAVE) Operational experience and/or academic background in applying oceanographic and/or meteorological theories to areas of Navy relevance. - Experience independently validating numerical model output and producing tactical recommendations based on environmental analysis. - Proficiency in using and troubleshooting operational Tactical Decision Aids (TDA) and other mission-critical software. - Experience in troubleshooting technical issues and providing mitigating solutions. - Experience in proposing and assisting in the implementation of innovative ideas for operational process improvement or new product development. - Proficiency in communicating technical and non-technical topics verbally and in writing to a varied audiences (e.g., non-technical and senior technical personnel). 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/meteorology-series-1340/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/oceanography-series-1360/ 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.