USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Hydrologist / Meteorologist
Norton, Massachusetts, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expThe National Weather Service (NWS) is seeking a Hydrologist/Meteorologist for their River Forecast Centers (RFC) located in Norton, MA. The role involves using hydrometeorological expertise to analyze real-time data, produce forecasts, and assess flooding potential in the RFC area.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As a Hydrometeorological Analysis and Support (HAS) Forecaster, use operational hydrometeorological expertise in conjunction with advanced processing techniques, data sources and equipment (including WSR-88D) to analyze and assimilate real-time hydrometeorological data
Serve as a functional bridge between the River Forecast Center (RFC) and operations at all Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) in the RFC area
Produce forecast and guidance products for the RFC area of responsibility, including analyzing the potential for future flooding and the effects of observed precipitation and other hydrometeorological phenomena on river flows
Assimilate and quality control of hydrometeorological forecasts for input to the RFC operational forecast system
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
This position requires a Low 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) is not authorized
Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination
You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements: 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. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels
OR B. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education
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
2. Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions
3. Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations
4. 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
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. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government
To qualify at the GS-07 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-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Using hydro-meteorological data to monitor current conditions or provide assistance in forecast preparation for weather, water or climate hazards
To qualify at the GS-09 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-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Using hydro-meteorological data to monitor a geographic area and assist in the preparation or issuance of warnings, advisories, outlooks or general forecasts for weather, water or climate hazards
To qualify at the GS-11 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-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Assisting with the analysis of precipitation data; and Preparing hydrometeorological forecasts for issuance
To qualify for the GS-12 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-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Utilizing precipitation data to produce river forecasts; and Formulating and issuing hydrometeorological forecasts
This position has a positive Education Requirement. 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. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. We may only consider documentation provided prior to the closing date of the announcement
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. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States
Benefits
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