The Weather Program Office (WPO) conceptualizes, develops and demonstrates weather forecast products, and works to improve weather forecast information and services for the Nation by supporting high-impact weather and air quality research. The Office analyzes service requirements and recommends potential system and science solutions. WPO's efforts ultimately increase the accuracy and precision of NOAA's operational forecasts and, in the process, save lives and reduce property damage.

Duties

The Director provides the requisite scientific vision and leadership to position WPO at the forefront of NOAA's research efforts to improve forecasts, warnings, and communication during dangerous weather situations. The incumbent cultivates vital partnerships with colleagues and relevant organizations around the world, allowing OAR to better leverage its own resources. The Director builds and maintains these relationships and ensures the activities of all relevant parties are properly aligned with OAR and NOAA's mission. The Director promotes WPO's role in providing scientific decision-support information and products to NOAA's customers in the United States and around the globe. Specifically, the WPO Director: Designs, plans, and analyzes studies to ensure that the short and long range meteorological and hydrological research requirements of OAR are satisfied. Provides expert analysis and support to OAR and interagency programs in the areas of equipment engineering, development, and management to help maintain, improve, and replace observing, processing, and collection systems. Provides expert scientific and technical direction for the formation, evolution, and management of a balanced and effective research program that is responsive to NOAA's needs for improved weather and related applications research and services. Infuses new science and technology from concept through implementation, integrating information to support provisions of operations through the U.S. Weather Research Program (USWRP) and the Tornado and Severe Storm Research project. Sponsors applied research and development activities aimed at improving existing high impact weather forecast techniques. Serves as a spokesperson for WPO and OAR at top-level scientific leadership meetings at NOAA, other agencies, and universities. Chairs and/or represents OAR/NOAA on national level committees that greatly influence the direction of scientific research. Serves as an internationally recognized expert in problems related to weather and/or related applications, and contributes to the development of weather and atmospheric science policies and programs within NOAA and with other agencies. Develops new and improved diagnostic and prognostic weather information; data depiction and utilization; warning and forecast product preparation; and data and forecast evaluation. Determines future organizational directions of WPO's science enterprise, sets priorities on current and future lines of research, and allocates resources appropriately. Oversees the development, implementation, and management of an integrated and effective science program that is responsive to national and agency priorities as well as the study of environmental processes that impact air quality, climate, human health, and ecosystem viability on local and global scales.

Requirements

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below and the educational requirement. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in managing a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): ECQ 1 -Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 -Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 -Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 -Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5-Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. NOTE: Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages typed in 12-point font. Professional/Technical Core Qualifications (PTQs): HR SPECIALIST ENTERS IN PTQs PTQ 1 - Demonstrated executive- level experience in a combination of physical science disciplines (e.g., atmospheric chemistry, physics, meteorology, and atmospheric dynamics) sufficient to perceive complex problems from a broad perspective; design, direct, and evaluate theoretical and experimental atmospheric research studies; infuse novel ideas into a program's research and management activities; and prepare science-based products and services for the transition to operations. PTQ 2 - Substantial senior-level experience in leading a complex and geographically dispersed atmospheric science organization, including the development and adoption of new technologies and evaluation of atmospheric research activities. PTQ 3 - Senior level management experience that demonstrates effective interaction with external stakeholders, the ability to build and maintain collaborations, and the ability to communicate scientific results to a broad range of stakeholders (e.g., scientists, the public, the Agency, Congress, etc.). NOTE: Responses to PTQs must not exceed 2 pages per PTQ, for a total of 6 pages. For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp Example of ECQ statements are available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
A combination of education and experience (education equivalent to one of the majors mentioned) that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Contacts

• Address NOAA Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS) 1315 East West Hwy SSMC4 Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
• Name: Cara Perkins
• Phone: 2405400245
• Email: [email protected]