USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Physical Scientist / Meteorologist
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $157K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is hiring for a Physical Scientist/Meteorologist position located in the National Weather Service (NWS) at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). The role involves developing scientific and technical applications for weather forecasting, performing diagnostic studies of numerical weather prediction models, and disseminating critical weather and climate information.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the science and technical applications developer for the Ocean Prediction Center (OPC). Develop and enhance OPC products and services. Design and implement new scientific and technological efforts to improve forecasting skills by means of verification and visualization tools
Perform complex diagnostic studies of operational numerical weather prediction (NWP) models. Analyze output from National Weather Service models and observational datasets to synthesize information available to develop products and requirements that can be used by operational forecasters
Disseminate critical weather and climate information of current or expected environmental conditions and hazards. Develop, revise, and write technical portions of agency guidelines that may affect other agencies and industries. Write reports and position papers on subjects which often generate controversy
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 (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. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination
You MUST meet one of the following basic education requirements: 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
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-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. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Conducting weather data analysis in support of application development; and Participating in the development or production of weather-related technical applications
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. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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