Physical Scientist — Penn State Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

You will serve as a Physical Scientist in the Operations Department (N3) at the U.S. National/Naval Ice Center.

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Date posted

Apr. 12, 2024 3:30 pm

Application deadline

Apr. 22, 2024 5:00 pm

Organization

Department of the Navy

Location

Job description

• You will serve as a Physical Scientist in the Operations Department (N3) at the U.S. National/Naval Ice Center.
• You will interpret visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify select environmental features.
• You will use geographical information systems (GIS) to display data sources, perform standardized analysis, manipulate data, and use GIS to answer user questions regarding sea ice parameters, developing professional graphics.
• You will use available imagery sources produce analyses and forecasts with a tailored geographical information system (GIS) that depict relevant information for routine products and tailored support products.
• You will compile, analyze and interpret multiple data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts in digital or message format on a global, regional, or tactical scale using standardized meteorological symbology.

Education

Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirement:

1. 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

2. 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.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the Basic Education requirement listed above, applicants may substitute the following level of education for the experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position and is directly related to the work of the position:

GS-11:
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

GS-9:
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree.

For more details

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/784965300

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