GEOPHYSICIST

United States Fleet Forces Command; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Fleet Forces Command in Mississippi seeks a Geophysicist to join NAVOCEANO Bay St Louis. You will serve as subject matter expert in geophysics, supporting data collection, data processing, quality control, data archival, and production of geophysical products.

The role requires meeting OPM basic qualification: mathematics and physical sciences coursework or equivalent, and the ability to obtain a Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree with at least 30 semester hours in mathematics and physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics).
• Combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in geophysics, supporting data collection and processing.
• Perform quality control, data archival, product generation, and dissemination.

Skills

Geophysics expertise

Data processing

Quality control

Data dissemination

Education

Math/Physical sciences coursework (30+ semester hours)

Education/experience mix per OPM standards

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Fleet Forces Command
• Department: Department of the Navy
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

You will serve as a GEOPHYSICIST in the HYDROGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT (NP4) of NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a subject matter expert in the fields of geophysics, supporting data collection, data processing, quality control, data archival, product generation and/or product dissemination.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: BASIC REQUIREMENTS Degree: that included at least 30 semester hours in mathematics (including calculus) and the physical sciences (geophysics, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy, meteorology, electronics, etc.).

or Combination of education and experience -- courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Fleet Forces Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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