Meteorologist

Summary

You will serve as a METEOROLOGIST in the Forecast Operations division of JOINT TYPHOON WARCEN PEARL HARBOR HI.

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• You will serve as the Typhoon Duty Officer, performing the Department of Defense (DoD) sole tropical cyclone (TC) forecast mission.
• 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 in a developmental capacity under closer supervision and guidance of a senior forecaster if selected at the GS-12 level.

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• 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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Incumbent will be required to work rotating shifts, irregular hours, overtime, and be subject to recall to support unscheduled weather support or emergency requirements.

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-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:

• Operational Tropical Cyclone Forecasting:
  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.
  
  - Systems Proficiency & Dataflow Management:
  Operating and troubleshooting specialized meteorological systems and applications…