Duties

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to oversee complex projects involved in managing the requirements of the weather organization's global and/or regional meteorological products and services. Devises methods, techniques, and procedures to manage and track user requirements/requests for meteorological products, services, information systems changes, and resources.

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Responsibilities

• Ensures standardized meteorological support for Air Force, Army, Navy, Guard, Reserve, DoD, national programs, and other government and international agencies.
• Directs project teams in the development of new products and/or technical capabilities to support user requirements. Coordinates tasking of work centers and contractors within the organization to meet new user requirements
• Develops, coordinates, and maintains Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and Interagency Support Agreements (ISAs) between the organization and external agencies for the exchange of data, products, and services
• Documents user satisfaction surveys and correspondence regarding quality and effectiveness of organization meteorological products and services. Establishes and tracks metrics for organization product accuracy and timeliness
• Applies in-depth knowledge of AFW systems and of the functions and capabilities of the organization's divisions, branches, sections, and/or geographically separated units to respond to user requests for information.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
12

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• PCS expenses are NOT authorized
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Work may require access to classified information up to and including Top Secret Special Compartmented Information. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft to support the mission. Work may include travel within and outside the continental United States (CONUS).
• May be required to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays due to heavy workload, conflicting priorities, insufficient information, and tight time constraints.
• Skill in using weather computers/software programs and experience with standard Air Force Weather systems are highly desired
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1340, Meteorology Series. Click here to view occupational requirements for this position.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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 (a) Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics; (b) Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale); (c) Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and (d) Two semester hours of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation. (1) Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions. (2) Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations. (3) 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. (NOTE: There is a prerequisite or co-requisite of Calculus for course work in Atmospheric Dynamics and Thermodynamics, Physics, and Differential Equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a Physical Science major). NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts with your application.

AND In addition to meeting the above basic education requirements, you must also meet the required specialized experience, as described below.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or higher or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include working with meteorological systems, methods, guidelines, standards, and state-of-the-art capabilities including weather observation, forecasting, communications, meteorological equipment, and support procedures in order to conceive, design, and develop new meteorological products and services to meet a variety of user requirements; working with established weather methods and procedures to formulate and recommend solutions and/or modifications to standard practices, processes, or techniques in order to resolve complex issues or adapt existing strategies to meet unusual needs, special demands, and/or determine feasible solutions to meet requirements; or working with advanced meteorological theories, concepts, principles, and processes to develop and validate new requirements, technical approaches, product proposals, etc., to improve customer support, as well as knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to analyze and measure user satisfaction and trend data.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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 professional meteorology concepts, principles, techniques, and practices, including weather observation, forecasting, communications, meteorological equipment, and support procedures in order to conceive, design, and develop new meteorological products and services to meet a variety of user requirements.

2. Knowledge of established weather methods and procedures to formulate and recommend solutions and/or modifications to standard practices, processes, or techniques in order to resolve complex issues or adapt existing strategies to meet unusual needs, special demands, and/or determine feasible solutions to meet requirements.

3. Knowledge of advanced meteorological theories, concepts, principles, and processes to develop and validate new requirements, technical approaches, product proposals, etc., to improve customer support, as well as knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to analyze and measure user satisfaction and trend data.

4. Knowledge of meteorological policies, organization capabilities, and in-depth understanding of available programs and user requirements to recommend projects and develop/manage agreements.

5. Ability to coordinate diverse efforts to achieve required milestones, including the ability to direct and coordinate the technical efforts of multiple project teams consisting of professionals from multiple vocations.

6. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, 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: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

Additional information

Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air Force employees): You are required to submit legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"). Additionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here .

Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

Online Application - Questionnaire

Resume - For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn ), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.

Transcripts - if you are basing your qualifications on education or if the position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts

Registration/License - active, current registration/license if applicable for the position

If claiming VRA, VEOA or Veterans' Preference - a copy of your DD Form 214, which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference and/or 30% Disabled Veteran, you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).

Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air Force employees): You are required to submit legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"). Additionally, if you are applying for a higher grade (GS) and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

Applicants must refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide (link provided above) for a complete list of required documents for each eligibility you identify.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Applicant should not submit an appraisal that does not include this information.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Copies of any award received within the last 3 years.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.