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PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

United States Fleet Forces Command · Department of the Navy

General Physical Science

Salary
$106,437–$138,370/year
Grade
12
Work location
Telework eligible · Gulfport, Mississippi
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Apply by
Oct 19, 2026
Category
General Physical Science

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Summary

You will serve as a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST in the CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (04) of NAVMETOCPRODEVCEN.

Duties

You will serve as a Physical Scientist in Naval Meteorology and Oceanography processes supporting operational METOC forecast products and services, with emphasis on the environmental effects applicable to Antisubmarine Warfare and Mine Warfare.

You will plan, conduct, evaluate, and report significant oceanographic and acoustic studies and technical analyses that directly influence Fleet training requirements, tactical applications, and operational practices.

You will study complex environmental variables affecting ASW and MIW, including acoustics, remote sensing, hydrography, hydrology, currents, obstructions, navigability, and other factors affecting meteorological climatology.

You will serve as an instructor for Advanced Forecasting Techniques, provide instruction in scientific analysis, environmental interpretation, METOC forecasting, acoustics, remote sensing, and tactical decision aids.

You will develop and present instruction based on the incumbent's scientific studies, validated analytical methods, authoritative technical conclusions, and respond to complex question and operation scenarios.

You will conduct liaison with METOC professionals, Fleet operators, scientists, engineers, and system developers to incorporate emerging scientific and technological developments into advanced course content.

You will host and participate in scientific seminars, studies, panels, and workshops concerning METOC analysis, training requirements, testing materials, and emerging learning technologies.

You will develop, maintain, and periodically update ASW and MIW training pipelines for Naval Oceanographers and Aerographer's Mates.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Basic Requirements: 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. Transcripts are required

How you will be evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY PROBLEM SOLVING PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC THIINKING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

About this listing

United States Fleet Forces Command has 26 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Gulfport, Mississippi. See all United States Fleet Forces Command listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $106,437 to $138,370 a year. That covers GS-12 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 5 days, from Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026. Among currently open General Physical Science postings, the typical advertised window is about 8 days. As of Oct 15, 2026, it closes in 4 days.

Who can apply: federal employees eligible for career transition programs, employees of the hiring agency, veterans and 4 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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