Physical Scientist at Pearl Harbor

JOB SUMMARY:

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The incumbent serves as Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command’s (COMNAVMETOCCOM) representative to U.S Pacific Fleet Naval Component Commander (PACFLT) staff in its specific assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Who May Apply:

Current Permanent Department of the Navy Civilian Employees of U.S. Fleet Forces Command (NV60) (U.S. Fleet Forces and Subordinate Commands)

 

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP).
• You must obtain and maintain a security clearance

DUTIES:Back to top

Work with staff oceanographer(s) and conduct liaison with Naval Component Commander staff to facilitate the development of requirements for Naval Oceanography products and services

Conduct liaison with staff personnel and international entities for the coordination of Naval Oceanography (NO) Security Assistance (SA) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) activities.

Negotiates and implements government to government Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with countries in the assigned Oceana region.

Serves as COMNAVMETOCCOM’s primary focal point for daily interaction.

Responsible for all coordination, planning, programming, and implementation of cooperative efforts with host governments.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

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.

Your resume must 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. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Expert knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and practices of meteorology, oceanography and hydrography in operational and military applications.
• In-depth knowledge of Naval Component Commanders (COMPLACFLT) role and mission and skill to resolve new and unique Meteorology and Oceanography Command (METOC) problems.
• Expert communication skills in dealing with written and oral media.
• Ability to adapt to changing and difficult requirements, to assess current and alternative environmental product and service needs.
• A bachelor’s or higher 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.
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• 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.

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Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ 

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.   You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.  

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.  To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click on the following link:  View Assessment Questions.

EDUCATION:

Are you using your education to qualify? For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, we strongly recommend that you submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned).   See OPMs General Policies for information on crediting education.

 

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

REQUIREMENTS:

Generally, current Federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade.  All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

 

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

 

A security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.   If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled drug test appointment. Incumbents of drug testing designated positions will be subject to random testing. Drug test results will be provided to the employing activity/command.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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 responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies: 

 

1.  Knowledge of Naval Oceanography Principles 

2.  Ability to Represent as the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command

3.  Ability to Communicate Effectively Orally and in Writing

 

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.

Country: USA, State: Hawaii, City: Pearl Harbor, Company: Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.