GEOPHYSICIST

United States Fleet Forces CommandStennis Space Center, Mississippiusajobspublished 10/20/2026

Your tasks

  • 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.
  • You will collaborate with other technical experts to refine processes.
  • You will review the work of peers and junior grade employees for technical soundness and conformance to accept standards.
  • You will prepare publishable scientific reports whenever findings are of significant interest to the Navy or scientific community.
  • You will be responsible for the application of advanced scientific and technological procedures to solve various problems associated with seafloor surveys, data processing and analysis, and product development.

Requirements

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-11 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 concepts, principles, and practices of physical sciences such as astronomy, chemistry, geology, geophysics, or oceanography, to scientific studies and operations in a lab or field setting. Experience gathering, reviewing, organizing, and maintaining geospatial information. Experience working with others in a business and/or scientific setting, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively as part of a team. 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/geophysics-series-1313/ 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.

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.

Other

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