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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Physical Scientist / Hydrologist / Meteorologist

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $141K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Physical Scientist, Hydrologist, or Meteorologist to join the National Weather Service. The role involves providing timely decision support services to emergency managers and collaborating with various partners during high impact weather and environmental events.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The working title of this position is Emergency Response Specialist. As an Emergency Response Specialist, provide accurate and timely Impact-based Decision Support Service (IDSS) to emergency managers, emergency response officials, state or regional decision makers for high impact weather, water and/or environmental events

Support development and execution of exercises in collaboration with state, regional, territorial partners and National Weather Service (NWS) field offices

Collaborate with partners identifying service gaps and requirements for weather, water and environmental information needs

Collaborate with NWS local, regional and national center offices on consistent messaging of weather, water, and environmental events

Qualification

MeteorologyHydrologyPhysical ScienceData AnalysisEmergency ResponseCollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens

This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance

Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)

Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement

One year probationary period may be required

Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) may be authorized

Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication

You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements:

To qualify for the 1301 series: EDUCATION: A. Degree: Physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics

To qualify for the 1315 series: EDUCATION: A. Degree: physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources

To qualify for the 1340 series: EDUCATION: A. 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: 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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service

To qualify at the GS-13 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service

Conducting weather, water or environmental data analysis and operations in support of emergency response activities

Coordinating with partners during high impact weather, water, climate or environmental events

You are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration

An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements