Oceanographer

The U.S. Fleet Forces Command is seeking an Oceanographer for its Modeling and Forecasting Department in Southaven, MS. The role involves developing and maintaining oceanographic data models, conducting analyses of physical oceanographic parameters, and preparing climatological data. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, pass security clearance, and may require travel. Specialized experience in oceanographic systems and data analysis is necessary.
Position: OCEANOGRAPHER SummaryYou will serve as a OCEANOGRAPHER in the MODELING AND FORECASTING DEPARTMENT of FLT NUMER OCEANGPHY METEO CTR.DutiesYou will be responsible for the development, construction, maintenance, and upgrades of data models, databases, and environmental products for physical oceanographic parameters and the preparation of the software tools to facilitate doing this work.You will be responsible for the setup, implementation, and validation of 2D barotropic circulation models and/or 3D circulation models in support of Navy and/or Maritime Homeland Defense requirements.You will draw valid scientific conclusions from analyses of varied physical oceanographic observations and applications of fundamental oceanographic theories.You will assess and evaluate data, such as temperature, salinity, sound speed, and ocean current measurements, for consistency and accuracy.You will prepare currents measurements data as required to conduct ocean currents analysis.You will be responsible for preparing climatological and real-time prediction data for ingestion into Tactical Decision Aids.You will participate in interdepartmental and interagency meetings and committees with personnel from a variety of disciplines in order to transition oceanographic techniques to the operational environment and support the use of Department products.Conditions of employmentMust be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govGenerally, 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. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.QualificationsIn 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:Experience reviewing, evaluating, modifying, and developing new operational oceanographic processing and analysis systems, algorithms, procedures, and techniques.Experience utilizing analytical and statistical procedures for the scientific interpretation of physical oceanographic data, both observed and modeled, and in the presentation of the findings of such analyses.Experience utilizing theoretical principles, theories, practices, and techniques of physical oceanography and marine environment for scientific analysis.Experience verifying and evaluating oceanographic databases, oceanographic analysis and assimilation systems, and oceanographic dynamic models for accuracy and utility in solving operational oceanographic problems.Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Serieshttps:///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.EducationApplicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possessBasic RequirementsDegree: major study of at least 24 semester hours in oceanography or a related discipline such as physics, meteorology, geophysics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, geology, or biology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of oceanography, physics, geophysics,…