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GEOPHYSICIST

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide · Posted 46 days ago

Hybrid Patrick AFB, FL $148K – $193K Apply by Jun 5, 2026 Geophysics ENTJENTPINTJINTP Engineering
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About the Role

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to define and conduct original geophysical R&D in the general topic area of nuclear explosion monitoring. Such work may include both theoretical and empirical investigations of explosion and earthquake source physics, studies of geophysical wave propagation, development of data processing algorithms and software, especially those involving digital signal processing.

What You'll Do

  • Duty 1 - Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with 16AF, HAF/A2, other DOD organizations, Department of Energy, other US Government agencies, and national and international technical oversight committees.
  • Duty 2 - Has general responsibility for originating, planning, coordinating, and managing research projects assigned.
  • Duty 3 - Communicates results of investigations both orally and in written form to audiences at various levels, including Center, Command, Agency, Inter-Agency, and International.
  • Duty 4 - Provides scientific oversight for existing R&D and O&M contracts, as well as rendering technical judgment and opinion on proposals being considered for funding.

Requirements

  • IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application.
  • Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
  • An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education must accredit education.
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  • FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
  • You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
  • It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS.
  • This position is in the Excepted Service.
  • DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.
  • If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
  • For additional information on DCIPS, click here

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 3210c834-c22c-4998-81db-9239c746ff91

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