Interdisciplinary Meteorologist/Hydrologist, GS-1340/1315-13 (MAP)
Applicants currently occupying a 1340 series position in the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and applying under competitive merit promotion procedures are covered under the Exception clause and DO NOT need to submit transcripts if you are only asking to be considered for the 1340 series. If you wish to be considered for the 1315 series, you must provide a copy of your transcripts. Please refer to the Requirements and Documents sections for additional information. The working title for this position is a Hydrometeorological Analysis and Support Forecaster. As a Hydrometeorological Analysis and Support Forecaster, you will perform the following duties:
Analyze and assimilate hydrometeorological data using hydrometeorological expertise in conjunction with advanced processing techniques, data sources and equipment (including Weather Surveillance Radar - 1988 Doppler (WSR-88D)). Assimilate and provide quality control of hydrometeorological forecasts for input to the River Forecast Center (RFC) operational forecast system. Monitor the process by which Hydrometeorological Analysis and Support (HAS) functions are performed by other personnel, identify problem areas where procedural modifications will benefit RFC operations, and specify necessary improvements. Produce forecast and guidance products for the RFC area of responsibility using meteorological and hydrological expertise. Perform operational hydrologic forecasting shifts on an occasional rotation with other hydrologic forecasters while serving as a functional bridge between the RFC and operations at all Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) in the RFC area. Serve as Senior Forecaster on shift as appropriate. Perform hydrometeorological verification activities on precipitation information and temperature forecasts used in the RFC operational forecast system. 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.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:
To Qualify for the Meteorology, 1340 Series:
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.ORB. Combination of education and
Experience:
course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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 To Qualify for the Hydrology, 1315 Series:
A. Degree:
physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels. 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 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 GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Analyzing precipitation data and their associated application to hydrologic modeling and river forecasts; and Analyzing hydrometeorological data for use in hydrologic models.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Analyze and assimilate hydrometeorological data using hydrometeorological expertise in conjunction with advanced processing techniques, data sources and equipment (including Weather Surveillance Radar - 1988 Doppler (WSR-88D)). Assimilate and provide quality control of hydrometeorological forecasts for input to the River Forecast Center (RFC) operational forecast system. Monitor the process by which Hydrometeorological Analysis and Support (HAS) functions are performed by other personnel, identify problem areas where procedural modifications will benefit RFC operations, and specify necessary improvements. Produce forecast and guidance products for the RFC area of responsibility using meteorological and hydrological expertise. Perform operational hydrologic forecasting shifts on an occasional rotation with other hydrologic forecasters while serving as a functional bridge between the RFC and operations at all Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) in the RFC area. Serve as Senior Forecaster on shift as appropriate. Perform hydrometeorological verification activities on precipitation information and temperature forecasts used in the RFC operational forecast system. 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.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:
To Qualify for the Meteorology, 1340 Series:
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.ORB. Combination of education and
Experience:
course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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 To Qualify for the Hydrology, 1315 Series:
A. Degree:
physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics. Calculus and physics, as described above, are requirements for all grade levels. 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 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 GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
Analyzing precipitation data and their associated application to hydrologic modeling and river forecasts; and Analyzing hydrometeorological data for use in hydrologic models.
- Department:
1340 Meteorology - Salary Range:
$91,231 to $123,308 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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