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Summary
This job is open to current members of the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, or Air Force Active Duty.
Duties
As a Meteorological Technician GS-1341-09, you will:
Provide complex operational weather support to Air Force, Army Reserve, Guard, and other DoD customers in the form of Mission Execution Forecasts (MEF). Analyze climatic regimes, geography, terrain, weather system characteristics, centralized weather products, and indigenous surface and upper air reports to forecast weather conditions for all parts of the mission. Consider aircraft operating thresholds and hazards applicable to aircraft and aerial delivery systems in advising aircrews on possible impact on takeoff route, target, and landing for locations worldwide. Apply physical and meteorological factors in assessing the impact on specific terminal aerodromes, assault strips, landing zones, extractions zones, and land and water drop zones. Advise senior staff officers and mission commanders of possible weather impact and provide assistance in making go/no-go weather decisions for impending air and ground operations. Observe current local and world-wide environmental conditions. Evaluate records and transmit surface weather observations. Operate atmospheric instruments, weather radar, and meteorological computer workstations, and utilize satellite imagery and products provided by military, national, and international weather agencies. Use a detailed understanding of the atmosphere and space environment to translate raw data into useful military intelligence information. Issue advisories, watches, and warnings to alert users of dangerous or inclement weather. Work to minimize weather team limitations and maximize meteorological support capability to customers. Plan, tailor, and recommend upgrades to weather support architecture to suit mission requirements. Ensure weather team operating procedures support customer requirements and comply with higher echelon directives. Interact with higher echelon weather support teams, arranging product flow and defining weather team requirements. Identify, evaluate, and monitor significant weather developments, especially as they present potential impacts on critical flight operations. Discuss the location, intensity, movement, and development potential of weather features. Provide technical guidance and instructions to technical employees in the preparation of special mission forecasts as required. Participate in daily meteorological briefings to squadron personnel. Identify and evaluate data sources for applicability and quality, operating communications and meteorological equipment to perform automated and interactive point selection and initiate computer-generated graphic sequences to accurately load, evaluate, and display meteorological charts, alphanumeric data, and statistical model output. Solve a variety of meteorological problems and interpret and adapt precedents or guidelines requiring departures from previous approaches to similar projects to accommodate specialized requirements, such as special missions or flights, or base missions. Maintain awareness of Communication Security (COMSEC), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Computer Security (COMPUSEC) requirements to ensure that no classified information is released to unauthorized personnel and that classified information is properly protected.
Requirements
Conditions of employment:
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - A maximum of 12 months of the required experience may be substituted by successful completion of undergraduate study in an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours. The education must have been in fields directly related to the type of work of the position. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usajobs.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12843324
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application, which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/help/how-to-application-status.
Agency Contact Information
Lyntrell Jacobs Phone: 678-569-5721 Email: lyntrell.jacobs.civarmy.mil Address: GA 116 OSS, Bldg 2039, Suite 221, Robins AFB, GA 31098, US
Next Steps
Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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