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Performs professional oceanography work including ocean research, data analysis, and marine science.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1360
Degree: major study of at least 24 semester hours in oceanography or a related discipline such as physics, meteorology, geophysics, mathematics, chemistry, engineering, geology, or biology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of oceanography, physics, geophysics, chemistry, mathematics, meteorology, computer science, and engineering sciences.
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Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Applicants who qualify on the basis of major study in biology or geology must have had at least 6 semester hours in the major directly concerned with marine science or 6 semester hours in oceanography; applicants who qualify on the basis of other physical sciences or engineering must have had differential and integral calculus and at least 6 semester hours in physics.
Knowledge of ocean circulation and dynamics.
Understanding of marine ecosystems and organisms.
Skill in analyzing oceanographic data.
Knowledge of oceanographic sampling and measuring equipment.
Ability to develop and use ocean circulation models.
Skill in conducting oceanographic cruises and surveys.
Knowledge of satellite oceanography techniques.
Ability to prepare research papers and reports.
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