PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

United States Fleet Forces Command; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

United States Fleet Forces Command seeks a Physical Scientist to support METOC forecast products and services within NAVMETOCPRODEVCEN, focusing on environmental effects for antisubmarine and mine warfare.

Applicants must meet OPM education requirements with 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus transcripts. This GS-level position offers telework eligibility and requires Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science.
• Education equivalent to one of the majors shown that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a Physical Scientist in Naval Meteorology and Oceanography processes supporting operational METOC forecast products and services, with emphasis on environmental effects applicable to Antisubmarine Warfare and Mine Warfare.
• This position requires Top Secret clearance and telework eligibility; you will support dispersion analyses and environmental assessments for naval operations.

Education

Degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science

Education equivalent to required major with 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science plus appropriate experience

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Fleet Forces Command

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

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & 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

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 $106437 – $138370/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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