Physical Scientist

United States Fleet Forces Command; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Fleet Forces Command in Monterey, CA seeks a qualified professional at the GS-12/GS-11 level to support advanced science and engineering programs. The role requires experience with programming languages, real-time software engineering, and applying physical sciences to interpret results and adapt methods for complex problems.

Applicants should have experience with FORTRAN or equivalent languages and familiarity with environmental data and modeling approaches, emphasizing analytical

Qualifications

• Experience with a programming language such as FORTRAN or languages requiring compilation.
• Knowledge of physical sciences, meteorology, oceanography, space, and computer science to adapt precedents and evaluate methods.
• Experience with software engineering techniques for automated real-time systems.
• Experience with quality control systems such as NWP or related modeling techniques.

Skills

FORTRAN

C

C++

Python

Perl/Korn Shell

Linux

Web Software

Tools

C

C++

Python

Perl/Korn Shell

Web Software

Linux OS

Job description

GS-12

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.

• Experience with an advanced programming language such as FORTRAN, or other languages requiring compilation of software code.
• Experience with principles, theories, and practices of a combination of physical sciences, meteorology, oceanography, space, and computer science sufficient to adapt precedents, make significant departures from previous approaches, accommodate unique requirements, and to determine methods to use in evaluating and interpreting significant results.
• Experience with software engineering techniques as applied to the development and maintenance of automated, real-time systems.
• Experience with quality control systems such as Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) or Physical Sciences methodologies or modeling techniques.
• Experience developing and modifying analytical methods to make determinations, including responding to complex technical questions or solving unprecedented problems.

GS-11

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

• Experience with computer programming languages such as C, C++, PYTHON, PERL/KORN SHELL, WEB SOFTWARE, and an advanced operating system such as LINUX.
• Experience with software and database configuration management practices.
• Experience with and knowledge of principles in applying highly specialized instruments (such as World Meteorological Organization data types and formats), techniques, and/or mathematical models used to evaluate their use and efficacy on areas of concern.
• Experience with or a broad understanding of environmental processes relevant to decision making.

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

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.