PHYSICAL SCIENTIST-Direct Hire Authority
Air Force Materiel Command
Posted: February 26, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Port Hueneme, California
Salary
$87,061 - $113,185
per year
Type
Closes
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves evaluating security risks at naval facilities, conducting inspections and assessments to protect people, property, and critical infrastructure, and leading training programs on crime prevention and anti-terrorism measures.
A good fit would be someone with experience in security planning and analysis, who enjoys working in a team to safeguard military installations and can communicate effectively with leaders.
It's ideal for those passionate about force protection in a government setting.
You will serve as a Physical Security Specialist in the Force Protection Division of NAVBASE VENTURA COUNTY SEC. $25,000 RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES MAY BE AUTHORIZED.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Preparing threat assessments for personnel and assets which have anti-terrorism responsibilities; 2) Updating plans, manuals, and instructions to provide recommendations regarding changes to security specifications; 3) Conducting inspections of mission essential vulnerable assets, arms, ammunition, and explosive storage facilities and critical infrastructure; 4) Conducting classroom, formal, and informal training on crime prevention and physical security awareness programs; 5) Serving as a Loss Prevention Technical Specialist/ Security Advisor for the installation during meetings.
(NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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. Major Duties:
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