Meteorologist, ZP-1340-3/4 (DE/CR)
This position is also announced under vacancy number OAR-NSSL-2019-0016, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. As a Research Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties:
Lead a research program involving scientists from multiple divisional groups to develop new techniques to improve quantitative precipitation estimation and linking data to hydrologic and meteorological prediction models within the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) Warning Research and Development Division. Design and implement projects in a research or operational meteorological environment, emphasizing innovative use of technology and/or data science techniques with radar, numerical model and observational data in projects to improve analysis, forecasting, and warning of high-impact weather and water events. Serve on or chair various internal, external, and professional panels and committees related to remote sensing and hazardous weather forecasting and impacts. Engage with forecasters and other operational users to evaluate new algorithms and products resulting from various research efforts. NOTE:
The duties described are at the full performance level of the ZP-4 grade. The duties at the ZP-3 are developmental leading to the ZP-4 level. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy. To qualify for the 1340 series:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:
EDUCATION:
A. Degree:
meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of:
a. Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics; b. Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale); c. Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and d. 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. There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major. OR B. Combination of education and
Experience:
course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. -AND-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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify at the ZP-3 or GS-11 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 ZP-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Applying meteorological research and theories, precipitation gauge network, observational, numerical model and/or satellite data to an operational environment in order to assist with hydrological or meteorological research projects; Assisting in the improvement of meteorological or hydrological prediction models and warning methods; and Utilizing meteorological, hydrological and/or information technology systems for a meteorological or hydrological program. -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
A combination of related graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. NOTE:
Only graduate education in excess of one year is qualifying for combination of education and experience. To qualify at the ZP-4 or 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 ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Applying meteorological theories to interpret dual-polarization Doppler weather radar, precipitation gage network, observational, numerical model and satellite data; Conducting research on hydrological and meteorological predictions and integrating results into an operational environment to improve prediction models and warning methods; and Developing new systems or improving existing systems based on advances in meteorology, hydrology and/or information technology systems.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Lead a research program involving scientists from multiple divisional groups to develop new techniques to improve quantitative precipitation estimation and linking data to hydrologic and meteorological prediction models within the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) Warning Research and Development Division. Design and implement projects in a research or operational meteorological environment, emphasizing innovative use of technology and/or data science techniques with radar, numerical model and observational data in projects to improve analysis, forecasting, and warning of high-impact weather and water events. Serve on or chair various internal, external, and professional panels and committees related to remote sensing and hazardous weather forecasting and impacts. Engage with forecasters and other operational users to evaluate new algorithms and products resulting from various research efforts. NOTE:
The duties described are at the full performance level of the ZP-4 grade. The duties at the ZP-3 are developmental leading to the ZP-4 level. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy. To qualify for the 1340 series:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:
EDUCATION:
A. Degree:
meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of:
a. Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics; b. Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale); c. Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and d. 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. There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major. OR B. Combination of education and
Experience:
course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. -AND-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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify at the ZP-3 or GS-11 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 ZP-2 or GS-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Applying meteorological research and theories, precipitation gauge network, observational, numerical model and/or satellite data to an operational environment in order to assist with hydrological or meteorological research projects; Assisting in the improvement of meteorological or hydrological prediction models and warning methods; and Utilizing meteorological, hydrological and/or information technology systems for a meteorological or hydrological program. -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND
Experience:
A combination of related graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. NOTE:
Only graduate education in excess of one year is qualifying for combination of education and experience. To qualify at the ZP-4 or 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 ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Applying meteorological theories to interpret dual-polarization Doppler weather radar, precipitation gage network, observational, numerical model and satellite data; Conducting research on hydrological and meteorological predictions and integrating results into an operational environment to improve prediction models and warning methods; and Developing new systems or improving existing systems based on advances in meteorology, hydrology and/or information technology systems.
- Department:
1340 Meteorology - Salary Range:
$62,236 to $136,271 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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