Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Meteorological (training) Team Leader, provide meteorological services that are vital to the support of operational weather and resource protection, assist management in developing and administering an on-the-job training program which provides personnel to sustain global and regional meteorological support.

Duties

Serves as Team Leader. Provides support to management in administering upgrade, qualification, and certification training activities. Prepares and maintains materials designed to meet specific training requirements. Conducts training classes using a wide range of teaching methods and/or tools. Provides the full range of complex operational weather support to customers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• PCS costs are not authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice.
• 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).
• May be required to work rotating shifts, irregular hours, and be subject to recall to support unscheduled weather requirements at any time.
• Work requires access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Skill in using weather computers/software programs and experience with the standard Air Force Weather Weapon System (AFWWS) is highly desired, but not required.
• This position is designated as a Key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.
• (cont'd).. 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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Technical and Medical Support Positions, Individual Occupational Requirement for Meteorological Technician (IOR), Series 1341. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/meteorological-technician-series-1341/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Application of the full range of advanced meteorological methods, techniques, and practices, including weather observing, forecasting, communications, meteorological equipment, and support procedures in determining how local conditions and reports and observations from various sources affect weather forecasts, the extent of change, and whether to take action to protect life and property; Development and operation of data collection, verification, information dissemination, observation, and forecasting services and systems; Develop working relationships and administer programs with diverse military, civilian, professional, and technical populations to include verbal and writing skills to prepare presentations and/or briefings. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems; and of the principles and practices of team building. Ability to establish performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement and develop concrete action plans to solve problems; to adjust work operations and program objectives to meet emergencies, changing programs, or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work; and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of meteorological principles, procedures, requirements, and work techniques of the full range of advanced operations, instrumentation, and practices in the areas of weather observing, forecasting, communications; meteorological equipment, and support procedures. Practical knowledge of training concepts, practices, techniques, materials development, test and measurement, and training resources for technical courses. 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, to oversee program activities, 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. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam 655 Vickers Avenue JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]