Meteorological Technician

Air Force District of Washington • Andrews AFB, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide meteorological products and services vital to the operational weather and resource protection support efforts to Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), and/or other government/civilian users. Duties include providing complex operational weather support to Air Force, Army, Reserve, Guard, and other DoD/government/civilian users. This role involves identifying, evaluating, and monitoring significant weather developments, especially as they present potential impacts on critical flight operations. The technician will also provide technical guidance and instructions to lower graded technical employees or airmen, and deliver weather briefings for local, transient, and other supported aircrews in person, by telephone, or by other means. Additionally, the role requires observing, encoding, recording, disseminating, and evaluating weather observations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, irregular hours, and be subject to recall to support unscheduled weather support requirements at any time.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This position is designated as key.
• This position is essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.
• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• Visual acuity correctible to 20/20 is required.
• Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft to support the mission.
• Work may include travel within and outside the continental United States (CONUS).
• One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Measuring meteorological phenomena with scientific equipment and instrumentation
• Observing and recording atmospheric characteristics, i.e., temperature, air movement, visibility, pressure, air density, cloud types
• Decoding, plotting, and systematically recording data related to the physical characteristics of the atmosphere, i.e., charts, diagrams, cross sections
• Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, adjusting, and verifying atmospheric and other meteorological data to confirm and improve accuracy and efficacy
• Utilizing meteorological methods, techniques, and practices to determine how local conditions, reports, and observations from various sources affect weather forecasts and whether action is needed to protect life and property
• Developing and operating data collection, verification, observation, and forecasting services and systems
• Providing effective weather briefings for local, transient, and other supported systems.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, requirements, and work techniques of the full range of advanced operations, instrumentation, and practices in the areas of weather forecasting, observations, weather support procedures, communications, and use of meteorological equipment.
• Skill in using various computer software and various applications.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, guidance products, and to oversee program activities.
• Ability to make timely decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with severe weather and emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interacting with individuals, supervisors, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
• Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.
• To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• 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 technical guidance and instructions to lower graded technical employees, or airmen.
• Provides weather briefings for local, transient, and other supported aircrews in person, by telephone, or by other means.
• Observes, encodes, records, disseminates, and evaluates weather observations.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree