METEOROLOGIST

Duties

• You will serve as a METEOROLOGIST in the Forecast Operations division of JOINT TYPHOON WARCEN PEARL HARBOR HI.
• You will demonstrate expertise in all aspects of tropical meteorology to issue time-critical TC warnings.
• You will apply specialized technical knowledge to synthesize data, satellite imagery, radar, and numerical weather prediction model guidance to forecast TC track, intensity, and structure and issue authoritative TC warnings and decision support.
• You will work as the on-shift forecast lead for a 4-person joint service watch team.
• You will maintain broad situational awareness of key DoD installations and assets and U.S. civilian interests potentially affected by TCs.
• You will independently operate specialized meteorological systems including the Automated Tropical Cyclone Forecast software system (ATCF), the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS), and and satellite display software.
• You will develop and maintain standard operating procedures and dataflow documentation.
• You will proactively troubleshoot critical meteorological computer systems and associated data flow processes to ensure continuous 24x7 operations.
• You will conduct detailed annual post-storm analysis of the track, intensity, and structure of all TC activity.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision
• Incumbent will be required to work rotating shifts, irregular hours, overtime, and be subject to recall to support unscheduled weather support or emergency requirements.
• Must possess a Bachelor's or higher degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related natural science major that includes at least 24 semester hours of meteorology/atmospheric science coursework, or a combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

GS-13:
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience serving as an on-shift forecast lead or authoritative forecaster, synthesizing complex satellite imagery, radar, scatterometry, and numerical weather prediction (NWP) models to produce and issue time-critical tropical cyclone track, intensity, and structure warnings under strict deadlines.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting specialized meteorological systems and applications (e.g., Automated Tropical Cyclone Forecast [ATCF] system, AWIPS, or equivalent production suites) to maintain continuous 24/7 operational dataflow.
• Experience conducting detailed post-storm reanalysis of tropical cyclones, authoring technical reports/assessments, and providing formal on-the-job training and mentorship to forecasters.

GS-12:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, you must have a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology (transcripts submission required at time of application) and your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience assisting in the collection, analysis, and synthesis of meteorological data (satellite, radar, and NWP model output) to prepare draft forecasts, warnings, or weather advisories under the guidance or review of a senior forecaster.
• Experience utilizing meteorological workstation software (e.g., AWIPS, ATCF, or similar workstation tools) to display, process, and format weather data and products.
• Experience participating as a watch team member in an operational setting and supporting post-event data quality control, assessments, or technical documentation.

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/1300/meteorology-series-1340/

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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess:Basic Requirements:

Degree: meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included:

At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of:

Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics;*

Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale);

Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and

Two semester hours of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation.

Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions.*

Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations.*

At least nine semester hours of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of three or more of the following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy, advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and computer science.

* There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major.

or

Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Transcripts are required at time of application.

Additional information

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

Several vacancies may be filled.

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: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This position is designated as Key in accordance with 32 CFR, Part 44 and DoD Directive 1200.7. In the event of a crisis, war, or mobilization, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties to support mission requirements. A member of the Ready Reserve may not fill the position on a permanent basis. If filled by a member of the Ready Reserve, appropriate action must be taken to change the incumbent's reserve status to a status other than that of Ready Reserve.

Certain incentives (such as Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.