ENGINEER/SCIENTIST

This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled by an Oceanographer (1360-series), a Biological Scientist (0401-series), a Microbiologist (0403-series), a Chemist (1320- series) or an Engineer (0801-series) depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Applicants in positions with occupational series other than those listed (1360,0401,0403,1320,0801) may apply; however, you must apply directly to the series listed in this vacancy that is most applicable to your qualifications. In addition to the Basic

Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower ND-04 pay band (GS-12/13 equivalent) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Engineer or Scientist performing Navy related biofouling control research, development, testing, and evaluation; mentoring others to become SMEs through formal and informal methods; preparing and providing technical expertise on proposals, technical reports, specifications, work plans and project reviews; and managing the growth and development of a portfolio of Navy biofouling control projects. 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/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/microbiology-series-0403/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/

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.

Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (full-time)