METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN

Duties
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• You will Interpret visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify select environmental features.
• You will use available imagery sources produce analyses and forecasts with a tailored geographical information system (GIS) that depict relevant information for routine products and tailored support products.
• You will compile, analyze and interpret multiple data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts in digital or message format on a global, regional, or tactical scale.
• You will use geographical information systems (GIS) to display data sources and perform standardized analysis.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final TOP SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

GS-11: your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Interpreting visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify select environmental features;
• Using available imagery sources produce analyses and forecasts with a tailored geographical information system (GIS) that depict relevant information for routine products and tailored support products;
• Using geographical information systems (GIS) to display data sources and perform standardized analysis;
• Utilizing principles of geography, oceanography, meteorology and climatology;
• Compiling, analyzing and interpreting multiple data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts in digital or message format on a global, regional, or tactical scale using World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standardized meteorological symbology; AND
• Using environmental model data, satellite imagery, climatology, and in-situ data sources to produce ice analyses, forecasts, and outlooks to support customers.

GS-09: your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Applying the principles of geography, oceanography, meteorology and climatology;
• Assisting with briefings on such subjects as satellite usage, analysis and forecast procedures and general sea and lake ice information;
• Using computer workstations and various programs for administrative and operational applications;
• Compiling, analyzing and interpreting multiple data sources to produce high quality analyses; AND
• Using imagery sources, produce analyses and forecast with geographical information system (GIS).

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

Meteorological Technician Series 1341 (opm.gov)

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: (e.g., meteorology, mathematics, engineering, or physical science)

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION of Two "2" full years of graduate education leading to a master's degree or Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses in meteorology, mathematics, engineering, or physical science.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.

If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts - IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Other duties as assigned, to include collateral administrative duties.

Secondary focus includes possible deployment opportunities onboard ships, aircraft, and field operations to provide navigation and routing recommendations, probability of hazards, and outlooks pertaining to sea ice.

This position may require occasional overtime, weekend and holiday shifts.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.