[ES_JOBS_NET] Meteorologist, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, CA

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/412601500

*Job Title:*Meteorologist

*Department:*National Aeronautics and Space Administration

*Agency:*Armstrong Flight Research Center

*Job Announcement Number:*AF15D0023


      SALARY RANGE:

	$65,231.00 to $120,863.00 / Per Year


      OPEN PERIOD:

	Tuesday, August 11, 2015 to Friday, September 11, 2015


      SERIES & GRADE:

	GS-1340-11/13


      POSITION INFORMATION:

	Full Time - Permanent


      PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

13


      DUTY LOCATIONS:

	1 vacancy in the following location:
Edwards AFB, CAView Map 
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      WHO MAY APPLY:

	This announcement is open to all qualified U.S. citizens.


      SECURITY CLEARANCE:

	Secret


      SUPERVISORY STATUS:

	No


      JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency <http://nasajobs.nasa.gov/careers_lp.htm>

This position is included within a specialty that involves research and 
study of atmospheric systems and processes and the role they play in the 
Earth's energy and hydrological cycles. The work involves analyzing and 
understanding the effects of the natural environment on the selection, 
design, construction, test and operation of atmospheric and space 
vehicles. The work involves defining basic terrestrial and planetary 
atmospheric environmental data needed in response calculations of 
various vehicle systems; to study space weather/radiation; and to 
support engineering and/or operations of various vehicles. The work 
involves programming as required to perform duties, including data 
reduction, analysis, archiving, and integration of data, from numerous 
sources, both historical and current, to support project requirements 
and Center activities. The work involves supporting NASA wide working 
groups and committees specific to aerospace meteorology. The work may 
also involve supporting climate-adaptive and/or local climate 
initiatives at the Agency level. Duties may also include monitoring 
contractors engaged in this work.

This position is also being announced under Merit (Competitive Placement 
Plan, NPR 3335.1H) procedures opened to all status candidates. If you 
wish to be considered under Merit (Competitive Placement Plan) 
procedures, you MUST apply under the Merit announcement AF15C0056.


      KEY REQUIREMENTS

  * Successful completion of a security investigation will be required
  * Position subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
  * This is a drug-testing designated position
  * A one-year probationary period may be required
  * Occasional travel may be required

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      DUTIES:

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***Duties Below are at the full performance GS-13 level***

Provide advocacy and technical leadership for both Agency-sponsored and 
reimbursable/outside customer meteorological investigations. Plan, 
conduct, review and advise on complex meteorological analysis and 
development studies in support of programs, projects, and local 
initiatives, including areas where technical problem definitions, 
methods, and/or data are highly incomplete, uncertain or unknown. Plan 
and conduct complex experimental meteorological studies that may result 
in new guidelines, and/or may have a profound effect on program or 
mission capability and/or operating procedures. Document, present and 
report study results to management and colleagues, and maintains 
professional contacts within the Agency and industry. Participate in 
fostering improved service through the establishment of relationships 
with customers.

Serve as an authoritative source of meteorological consultation for 
other meteorologists and program specialists and performs a key role in 
resolving issues that significantly affect scientific programs. Lead 
training and science/technology infusion initiatives to improve and 
enhance forecasts, warnings, and decision support services. Provide 
guidance and technical advice to employees and peers in the performance 
of related assignments. Represent the organization, programs, or the 
government's interests, including representing the agency before public 
bodies. Collaborate with peers across NASA and other Agencies, academia 
and the private sector, to identify and/or develop enhanced forecast 
procedures and technologies, to be used in-house.

Maintain readiness, modernization and operation of the Center's 
meteorological infrastructure for gathering atmospheric science data, 
for use in project support and/or meteorological research. Maintain 
cognizance of current state-of-the-art as applied to meteorological 
equipment, and keeps management and team informed on the status of the 
Center's meteorological equipment.

Launch weather balloons to conduct meteorological science studies as 
required. Operate a truck (under 10,000 pounds) to move weather testing 
equipment including but not limited to weather balloons, weather balloon 
launch systems, helium tanks, and sensors to deployment locations. This 
equipment may weigh up to 50 pounds and may need to be lifted up to one 
meter off the ground (to load and unload truck). The deployment location 
will primarily be outdoors in the high Mojave Desert which will include 
surrounding area dry lake bed. Driving around Edwards Air Force Base 
lake beds will require a Level III flight line driver license.

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      QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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In addition to the Basic Education Requirement, applicants must meet one 
of the following requirements:

*At the GS-11 level:*

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

(a) One year of professional experience in an appropriate field at least 
equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to GS-9 level work in the 
Federal service within or closely related to the aerospace technology 
specialty for which application is made. Examples of specialized 
experience at the GS-11 level would include: Experience in professional 
meteorology or aviation meteorology. Experience with atmospheric 
measurement instrumentation (such as weather monitoring units, weather 
balloons and associated systems, lidars/sodars, and weather radars), 
including instrumentation operation, and conducting analysis of the data 
provided by the instrumentation. Programming experience in a scripting 
language such as Matlab or Python; experience in multi-platform (Linux, 
Unix or similar) systems; experience writing code to analyze data (ex: 
balloon data, METARs, climate data, forecast model data and others).; or

(b) Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or 
equivalent) in an appropriate field; or

(c) Completion of three full academic years of graduate education in an 
appropriate field; or

(d) An equivalent combination of experience and graduate education.

At the GS-11 level all applicants will be rated on the following 
competencies: observing or forecasting local weather conditions(Specific 
capabilities include high resolution in-situ or remote sensing of wind, 
temperature and humidity; mesoscale meteorological modeling; radar 
meteorology); spectrum of atmospheric modeling tools (satellite models, 
local observations and models, working experience with using a scripting 
programming language, data analysis skills, communication skills (oral, 
written, multimedia),experience with measurement and instrumentation 
systems used to characterize the atmosphere and weather-related hazards.

*At the GS-12 level:*

One year of professional experience in an appropriate field at least 
equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 level work in the 
Federal service within or closely related to the specialty which 
equipped the applicant with the competencies required to perform 
successfully the duties of the position. In addition to GS-09 level 
experience stated above, examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 
would include: Experience in planning and conducting complex, multi 
stage/step experimental meteorological studies looking at unknown 
effects of meteorological phenomena or meteorological systems in 
unconventional ways, through long-range proposals, and using 
state-of-the-art forecasting procedures and technologies.

At the GS-12 level all applicants will be rated on the following 
competencies: observing or forecasting local weather conditions(Specific 
capabilities include high resolution in-situ or remote sensing of wind, 
temperature and humidity; mesoscale meteorological modeling; radar 
meteorology; use of atmospheric modeling tools satellite models, local 
observations and models), working experience with using a scripting 
programming language, communication skills (oral, written, multimedia), 
experience with measurement and instrumentation systems used to 
characterize the atmosphere and weather-related hazards

Education is not substitutable for experience at the GS-12 grade level.

*At the GS-13 level:*

One year of professional experience in an appropriate field at least 
equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 level work in the 
Federal service within or closely related to the specialty which 
equipped the applicant with the competencies required to perform 
successfully the duties of the position. In addition to GS 11 and GS-09 
level experience stated above, examples of specialized experience at the 
GS-12 level would include:. leading professional meteorology or aviation 
meteorology technical teams who are conducting research or engaged in 
technical project support.

At the GS-13 level all applicants will be rated on the following 
competencies: observing or forecasting local weather conditions (high 
resolution in-situ or remote sensing of wind, temperature and humidity; 
mesoscale meteorological modeling; radar meteorology); use of 
atmospheric modeling tools (satellite models, local observations and 
models); team management, communication skills (oral, written, 
multimedia), and experience with measurement and instrumentation systems 
used to characterize the atmosphere and weather-related hazards, 
Computing/programming skills, conducting technical work in 
meteorological areas,

Education is not substitutable for experience at the GS-13 grade level


*Basic Education Requirement:*
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major 
study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, 
computer science, or other field of science. Degrees in engineering 
technology are not considered to be qualifying for this position.


*Required college majors for applicants qualifying on the basis of 
graduate education only at the GS-11 level:*

Any appropriate field of engineering, physical or computer science or 
mathematics. Study must include or be supplemented by six semester hours 
or the equivalent in appropriate life or other natural science courses, 
and include or be supplemented by at least two courses which would 
provide knowledge of subjects appropriate to the vacancy being filled.

U.S. citizenship is required.

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 
1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service 
System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service 
Law. In order to receive preference in hiring, you must clearly identify 
your claim for veterans preference on your resume.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Level III flight line drivers 
license for Edwards Air force Base.
Requirements for a flight line drivers license include having a current 
State issued Driver's License,
completion of all airfield driver's training and testing requirements, 
and pass a color vision test.


      HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

NASA uses an automated system (Resumix) that matches the competencies 
extracted from your resume to the competencies identified by the 
selecting official for the position. Based on the competencies you 
match, you are placed in one of three categories identified as 90, 80, 
or 70 pt. quality categories, which are defined as:

_90 pt. Category_- Tentatively meets (until subsequent confirmation upon 
referral) the basic qualification requirements identified in the vacancy 
announcement and has experience in the same or similar job that has 
demonstrated superior proficiency in the primary requirements of the 
position.

_80 pt. Category_- Tentatively meets (until subsequent confirmation upon 
referral) the basic qualification requirements identified in the vacancy 
announcement and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the primary 
requirements of the position.

_70 pt. Category_- Fails to meet criteria described in the 80 pt. category.

Additional application guidance is available in NASA'sApplicant Guide 
<https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/412601500>.

_Information for Veterans_: The Category Rating Process protects the 
rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles 
within each category. Preference eligibles who meet qualification 
requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at 
least 10 percent must be listed at the top of the highest quality 
category, except when the position being filled is scientific or 
professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.

For the purpose of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and 
the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), candidates 
rated in the top quality category are considered well-qualified.

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      BENEFITS:

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You can review our benefits 
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      OTHER INFORMATION:

Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to 
undergo a pre-employment background investigation. Individuals who have 
special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition 
Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition 
Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to 
receive consideration for special priority selection. See 'How You Will 
Be Evaluated' for definition of well qualified. Federal employees 
seeking CTAP/ICTAP consideration must indicate their eligibility when 
applying for a position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to identify your 
ICTAP eligibility; the NASA Supplemental Information asks you to 
identify your CTAP eligibility. If you are selected for the position, 
you must be prepared to submit proof that you meet the requirements for 
CTAP/ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their 
most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 
noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses is not authorized, however a 
relocation incentive may be
considered.

NASA'sApplicant Guide 
<https://applyonline.nasa.gov/applicant_guide.html>provides the 
information needed to assist you in determining whether or not you can 
claim 5 or 10 point veterans preference. You should not submit documents 
to prove your eligibility for veterans preference at this time. However, 
you must be prepared to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, 
and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that 
form) as requested by the Human Resources Office. Veterans preference 
will only be considered based on what is supported For instance, if you 
claim 10-point preference, but are only able to document 5-point 
preference, you will be considered accordingly. If you fail to provide 
the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a 
job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.

Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your resumes. 
When you apply to a NASA position, we will show you the text of the 
resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the name you have 
assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of that information, 
we recommend you make note of it at the time you apply.

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