Job Summary

You will serve as a Supervisory Meteorologist in the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center of FLT NUMER OCEANGPHY METEO CTR.

Job Description

GS-13: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, you must have a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science. Additionally, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying advanced theoretical meteorology and/or oceanography, including the dynamics of the atmosphere and/or oceans, and the application of computer methods for numerical environmental analysis and prediction. Experience demonstrating a mastery of the theories, methods, and techniques of professional meteorology or oceanography sufficient to serve as a staff specialist working to improve forecast guidance and the performance of tactical decision aids for one or more of the major product areas. Experience incorporating air-sea interaction theory as it applies to coupled environmental numerical modeling. Experience utilizing METOC satellites, in-situ observations, and the algorithms used to produce environmental input to data assimilation systems for environmental prediction models. Experience in applying statistical methods and standard techniques for evaluating METOC numerical analysis and forecast products. Experience exhibiting comprehensive knowledge of an advanced programming language such as FORTRAN, an advanced operating system such as LINUX, software configuration management, and visualization of large scientific data sets. Experience in applying knowledge of software engineering techniques as applied to the development and maintenance of automated, real-time systems. Experience demonstrating management skills such as leadership, interpersonal skills, customer service, decision-making, flexibility, organizational awareness, team building, problem solving and performance evaluation sufficient to ensure the effective working of a team. Experience exhibiting Professional training in project management practices sufficient to ensure the successful completion of all stages of a project, including initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing the project. Experience applying a broad understanding of environmental processes relevant to military missions. Experience navigating internal organizational structure, relationships, and procedures. Experience navigating external relationships of parent agencies and funding processes. Experience interpreting procurement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Experience in applying security regulations and procedures. Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/meteorology-series-1340/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.