You will serve as a METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN in the OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT (N3), NAVAL ICE CENTER of NAVAL ICE CENTER.

Duties

You will Interpret visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify select environmental features. You will use available imagery sources produce analyses and forecasts with a tailored geographical information system (GIS) that depict relevant information for routine products and tailored support products. You will compile, analyze and interpret multiple data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts in digital or message format on a global, regional, or tactical scale. You will use geographical information systems (GIS) to display data sources and perform standardized analysis.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final TOP SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of SPECIALIZED experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Experience interpretating visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, scatterometer, and passive microwave imagery to produce analyses and forecasts of sea and lake ice using a tailored geographical information system (GIS); Experience using geographical information systems (GIS) to display data sources and perform standardized analysis; Experience applying the principles of geography, oceanography, meteorology and climatology; Experience compiling, analyzing and interpreting multiple data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts in digital or message format on a global, regional, or tactical scale using World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standardized meteorological symbology; Experience utilizing environmental model data, satellite imagery, climatology, and in-situ data sources to produce ice analyses, forecasts, and outlooks to support customers. 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 Meteorological Technician Series 1341 (opm.gov)

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.

If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. IF CLAIMING EDUCATION, FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS/ITEMIZED LIST WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address NAVAL ICE CENTER 4231 Suitland Road Suitland, MD 20746 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]