SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY PHYSICAL SCIENTIST in the LITTORAL HYDROGRAPHY BRANCH (NP421) of NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS.
Major duties
You will serve as Branch Head and direct all phases of the programs addressed by the branch including airborne and littoral hydrography. You will give advice, counsel, or instruction to individual employees on both work and administrative matters. You will ensure branch maintains proper resources to execute branch missions, You will serve as a specialist in the planning, execution, and processing of hydrographic surveys that are conducted either in cooperation with foreign national personnel or expeditionary surveys that directly support Fleet requirements. You will draw valid technical conclusions based on analyses of oceanographic, hydrographic, and/or bathymetric observations. You will perform basic theory of multi-beam sonar, the propagation of sound in the oceanic environment, formation and distribution of hydrographic and bathymetric features, and geospatial data interpretation and exploitation.
What you need to qualify
In 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-12 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 applying bathymetric, hydrographic, and navigation system principles to lead technical branch operations, direct data processes, and ensure the technical quality of scientific work products. Experience managing a technical workforce by planning and distributing work assignments, evaluating performance, and fostering a fair, equitable, and professional environment. Experience developing team capabilities by identifying training needs, delivering ongoing feedback and instruction, and preparing formal evaluations to help employees address skill gaps. Experience directing technical projects from initial planning to final delivery, including setting priorities, monitoring progress, and evaluating deliverables for technical accuracy to ensure mission success Experience communicating technical concepts, briefing senior leadership on new technologies, defending technical decisions to stakeholders, and facilitating collaboration across diverse technical branches. 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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.
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