PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

United States Fleet Forces Command; Mississippi; On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVOCEANO Bay St Louis, Mississippi, seeks a Physical Scientist to develop, maintain, and implement procedures for processing bathymetric data and integrating it into seafloor models. The role involves setting priorities and schedules to complete work within guidelines.

Applicants must have a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with relevant coursework (24 semester hours) and transcripts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement procedures to process and incorporate various data into bathymetric seafloor models, including setting priorities and schedules for completion of the work within the assigned guidelines.

Education

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

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 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST in the SUBMARINE NAVIGATION BRANCH (NP432) of NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS.

Key Responsibilities

You will develop, maintain, and implement procedures to process and incorporate various data into bathymetric seafloor models, including setting priorities and schedules for completion of the work within the assigned guidelines.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: 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 TO SHOW PROOF OF BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT***

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.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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