Job Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY OCEANOGRAPHER in the Ocean Projects Department (N9), Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) of NAVOCEANO BAY ST LOUIS.

Job Description

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-13 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 managing complex field operations and oceanographic data collections as well as complex scientific programs such as uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV/AUV) platforms, subsea electromechanical systems, and highly integrated oceanographic and acoustic sensors. Experience communicating complex scientific, technical, and programmatic information, both orally and in writing, to senior executives, military commanders, and foreign officials. Experience managing professional development, resolving employee complaints, recommending personnel selections, and actively implementing Equal Employee Opportunity (EEO) policies. Experience establishing a link between the departments scientific missions and allocated resources including developing, justifying, and executing budgets, managing personnel and equipment resources, and preparing critical procurement packages to ensure cost effective resource obligations. Experience initiating, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) with commercial partners and academia to transition into operational naval capabilities. 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/oceanography-series-1360/ 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.