Meteorologist

Summary

You will serve as a METEOROLOGIST (TDO- HEAD OF FORECAST OPERATIONS) in the JOINT TYPHOON WARNING CENTER of JOINT TYPHOON WARCEN PEARL HARBOR HI.

• You will serve as the senior forecast authority on the watch floor, overseeing the timeliness, quality, and consistency of all tropical cyclone (TC) forecast, warning, and decision support products for the Department of Defense (DoD).
• You will exercise technical direction over all watch floor forecast functions.
• You will obtain and maintain full qualification as a Typhoon Duty Officer (TDO), stand routine operational shifts, and provide binding decisions during complex, high-impact tropical cyclone events.
• You will conduct continuity of operations (COOP) exercises to ensure readiness for uninterrupted warning production.
• You will serve as the first-level supervisor for U.S. Navy civilian GS-13 TDOs and provide operational oversight to U.S. Air Force TDOs.
• You will manage the watch bill to ensure 24/7 coverage, evaluate forecast philosophy, and make TDO qualification recommendations.
• You will act as a subject matter expert for senior leaders, representing JTWC at specialized national/international meetings (e.g., USPACOM Tropical Cyclone Conference).
• You will oversee forecast coordination with partner agencies like the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and coordinate with internal/external departments regarding software, data pipelines, and service restoration.
• You will manage the operational TC forecast program to support command strategic vision. .
• You will assess watch floor performance, update standard operating procedures, coordinate training requirements, maintain watch team replacement plans, and facilitate integration of new tools and technologies into 24/7 operations.

• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Achieve and maintain Typhoon Duty Officer (TDO) certification.
• Master's degree in meteorology is required. Doctorate degree in meteorology with a focus on tropical meteorology is highly desired.
• 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.
• Incumbent will be required to work periodic 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, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Advanced knowledge (doctoral-level highly desired) of meteorological concepts, principles, and theories, specifically focusing on complex tropical cyclone (TC) dynamics, analysis and forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and supervise a diverse, joint-service workforce in a high-stress, 24/7 watch floor operational environment producing authoritative meteorological products for chaotic global weather systems under severe time constraints.
• Experience directing meteorological operational programs, assessing effectiveness, and providing technical justification to senior leadership regarding future technology, staffing, and budgetary requirements.
• Experience and skill in effectively communicating complex…