LEAD METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN

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Department of the Air Force

Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to enhance the decision-making processes of Air Force, Army, Reserve, Guard, and other DoD/government/civilian customers by ensuring the timely delivery of accurate weather products and services.

Major Duties

  • Leads three or more meteorological technicians in the performance of weather forecasting related duties.
  • Provides complex operational weather support to Air Force, Army, Reserve, Guard, and other DoD/government/civilian users.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and monitors significant weather developments, especially as they present potential impacts on critical flight operations.
  • Provides weather briefings for local, transient, and other supported aircrews in person, by telephone, or by other means.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/meteorological-technician-series-1341/In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECHSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes meteorological methods, techniques, and practices, including weather observing, forecasting, communications, meteorological equipment and support procedures in determining how local conditions and reports and observations from various sources affect weather forecasts, the extent of change, and whether to take action to protect life and property; data collection, verification, information dissemination, observation, and forecasting services and systems; weather briefings. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of meteorological methods, techniques, and practices, including advanced operations or approaches related

to weather observing, forecasting, communications, meteorological equipment, and support procedures.

2. Skill in using various computer software and various applications

3. Ability to measure meteorological phenomena with scientific equipment and instrumentation, and collect, analyze,

interpret, adjust, and verify atmospheric or other meteorological data to confirm and improve its accuracy and effectiveness.

4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interacting with individuals and unit representatives.

5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present guidance products, briefings,

coordinate planning efforts, and manage program activities.

6. Ability to make timely decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with severe weather and emergency situations. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Pay Range

$56,647.00 - $73,637.00

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End Date: 

Monday, December 23, 2019