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Physical Scientist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Posted 7 days ago

Hybrid Pensacola, FL $50K – $88K Apply by Jun 16, 2026 General Physical Science ISFPISTP
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About the Role

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), with one vacancy in Pensacola, FL.

What You'll Do

  • This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS-26-12980393-DE for the ZP-2, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals.
  • You must apply to each announcement if you want to be considered for that announcement.
  • This position is also announced under vacancy number NOS-26-12980394-DHA for the ZP-3, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals.
  • You must apply to each announcement if you want to be considered for that announcement.
  • As a Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties: Assist in reconnaissance, design, procurement, deployment, and recovery of oceanographic observing systems, including geodetic leveling.
  • Assist with oceanographic and atmospheric instrumentation projects.
  • Design, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial/marine control devices and systems, such as temperature, pressure, level, flow (current), environmental, analytical, and telemetry equipment, under supervision as required.
  • Support marine construction activities and has general knowledge of marine construction principles, tools, design, installation, and maintenance of coastal structures, while receiving supervision from more experienced team members.
  • Assist with surveying tasks and has general knowledge of surveying principles, including 2nd and 3rd order leveling, instrumentation, bench mark setting, and applications for mapping and engineering surveys, working under the direct guidance of experienced personnel.
  • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle.
  • Position requires driving a government vehicle.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a government vehicle.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements.
  • Required to lift up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

  • This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS).
  • Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.
  • The ZP-2 is equivalent to the GS-07/09.
  • The ZP-3 is the Full Performance Level of the position.
  • The ZP-3 is equivalent to the GS-11/12.
  • Key Requirements: Applicants must be U.S.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
  • More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
  • If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Additional Considerations: One year probationary period may be required.* Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
  • This position requires a Low Risk Security Clearance.
  • Background investigation will be required.
  • Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 37c54444-971f-4cb3-9f72-5524dd6a15b4

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