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You will serve as a METEOROLOGIST in the Meteorology Department of NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL. This job opportunity announcement has a first cut-off date. Applications received by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the cut-off date of 04-12-2020 will receive first consideration for this vacancy. Depending on staffing needs a 2nd cut-off date of 05-12-2020 may be used.
Major Duties
- You will design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
- You will analyze and monitor data for describing and forecasting weather.
- You will modify code and run scripts using advanced programming language (e.g., Fortran, Python, PERL, or shell scripting) to enhance weather modelling capabilities.
Qualifications
GS-11:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Utilizing various programs (i.e. FORTRAN, C, and Unix Shell Scripts) to assist with writing computer software; 2) Maintaining computer software and hardware to support meteorological data; 3) Recommending new computer technologies to assist with meteorological instructional needs. NOTE: This experience must be fully supported in your resume. At the GS-11 grade level, you may also qualify based upon the education or the combination of education stated in the Education Section of this announcement. GS-09:
In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Assisting in writting computer software for meteorological applications (i.e. Python, MATLAB, or Unix Shell Scripts) ; 2) Collecting real time meteorological data from operational centers, and 3) Inputting meteorological data into computer systems. NOTE: This experience must be fully supported in your resume. At the GS-09 grade level, you may also qualify based upon the education or the combination of education stated in the Education Section of this announcement. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/.... https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/meteorology-series-1340/Applicants rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement need to reapply and update their application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement.
Applicants selected and hired on this vacancy announcement need to reapply to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement.
Pay Range
$64,535.00 - $101,503.00