USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Supervisory Meteorologist / Supervisory Physical Scientist
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expThe National Weather Service (NWS) is seeking a Supervisory Meteorologist/Supervisory Physical Scientist to manage and direct weather warning and forecast services. The role involves providing specialized support for scientific and engineering operations, ensuring the integration of the latest scientific advances into forecasting techniques, and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The working title for this position is Meteorologist in Charge (MIC)/Official in Charge (OIC). As MIC/OIC, manage, direct and supervise the ongoing weather warning and forecast services of the Weather Forecast Office (WFO); the hydrologic service program and other service programs of the WFO. Responsible for the office's Impact-based Decision Support Services (IDSS) program which provides forecast advice and interpretative services to help core partners make decisions when weather, water, climate and the environment impacts the lives and livelihood of citizens
Integrate the latest scientific and technological advances into WFO. Ensure the application of the latest advances in science and the conduct of analytical studies designed to enhance local forecasting techniques at the mesoscale level in order to meet local needs. Plan and assure the integration of the output of NWS Doppler weather radar system WSR-88D into the warning and forecast operations of the WFO
Provide the overall administrative management of the office and its personal. Manage work assignments and scheduling for employees as well as develop and evaluate performance standards. Plan and execute the budget for one or more programs within the organization unit including the monitoring of financial statement expenditures
Ensure, maintain, and improve the complex set of interrelationships between the National Weather Service (NWS), public, government agencies, the media, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other weather user interests. Consult and coordinate with stakeholders and partners to ensure the effectiveness of warning, forecast and service programs
Qualification
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
Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement
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
Transcripts must be submitted with your application package
You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements: A. Degree: Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or other natural science major that included: 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. Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions. Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations. 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. OR B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education
To qualify for the 1301 series: 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. OR B. Combination of education and experience: Education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service
Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Leading a meteorological or hydrological forecasting, warning or service program; Supporting the evaluation of scientific and technological advances in an operational weather forecasting environment; and Planning, evaluating or leading projects or teams such as assigning work, setting priorities, or providing feedback on work assignments
You must submit an unofficial transcript that includes the following information: name of accredited institution; courses by title; number and department (BIO 101 Intro to Bio, MATH 210 Calculus I, etc.); grades earned; completion dates; quarter or semester hours earned; and degree award date (if applicable)
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
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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