Meteorologist

The primary purpose of this position is to to serve as a Meteorologist providing guidance and subject matter expertise to emerging national- and international-level programs providing national-level decision makers with timely, accurate, usable analyses and evaluations.

 

Date posted

Feb. 2, 2023 4:30 pm

Application deadline

Feb. 6, 2023 5:00 pm

Organization

Department of the Air Force

Location

  • United States

Job description

Duties

Identifies unit-level requirements for new meteorological modeling systems to enhance current or projected requirements. Plans system development,acquisition, and integration of meteorological computer hardware and software. Identifies and resolves problems, which include issues that have significant impact on components of a mission-essential program.

Expert in the usage of complex mesoscale models and transport and diffusion models; in particular, the Weather Research and Forecast model (WRF), the Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model, the Second-order Closure Integrated Puff (SCIPUFF) model, and these models' use on High Performance Computing (HPC).

National level expert for work contracted with major university meteorology departments, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and other agencies on state-of-the-art meteorological modeling research and development(R&D). Works directly with internationally recognized scientist for an emerging program of national interest.

Attends national and international conferences on atmospheric modeling to assess changes in modeling technology and analyzes research performed by various national laboratories, government agencies, and private contractors for the purpose of enhancing analysis and evaluation methodologies.

Works extensively with High Performance Computing (HPC). Writes scripts, manipulates data, and performs meteorological analyses on these systems.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions and IOR for Meteorology Series

***Salary Ranges includes local market supplement***

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Degree: meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included:
  1. At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of:
    1. Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics;*
    2. Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale);
    3. Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and
    4. Two semester hours of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation.
  2. Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions.*
  3. Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations.*
  4. 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.
POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. **As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Identifies unit-level requirements for new meteorological modeling systems to enhance current or projected requirements. Plans system development,acquisition, and integration of meteorological computer hardware and software. Identifies and resolves problems, which include issues that have significant impact on components of a mission-essential program. Expert in the usage of complex mesoscale models and transport and diffusion models; in particular, the Weather Research and Forecast model (WRF), the Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model, the Second-order Closure Integrated Puff (SCIPUFF) model, and these models' use on High Performance Computing (HPC). National level expert for work contracted with major university meteorology departments, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and other agencies on state-of-the-art meteorological modeling research and development(R&D). Works directly with internationally recognized scientist for an emerging program of national interest.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of concepts and principles in the field of atmospheric science. Knowledge must be both broad and in depth.

2. Knowledge in regional/mesoscale modeling and atmospheric transport and diffusion is required. Must have extensive experience using these models on HPC systems.

3. Knowledge of advanced meteorological data assimilation.4. Must be able to maintain effective working relationships and interact directly with scientists from varied disciplines(e.g., nuclear engineering, chemistry, and statistics).

5. Skill in community accepted best practices for atmospheric forecasting of gases and other effluents.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
 

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

 

For more details

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/703271300