INTERDISCIPLINARY SPACE SCIENTIST/PHYSICIST/METEOROLOGIST

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will analyze and validate environmental numerical model output against observational data and research studies across all network enclaves. You will present findings at internal division monthly verification and validation meetings. You will collaborate with subject matter experts in atmospheric and ionospheric science to ensure that environmental numerical models and related data assimilation systems are based on the best available science. You will provide technical support to federal agencies and other stakeholders who rely on environmental numerical model data for decision-making purposes. You will participate in regional and national collaborations to advance the state of the art in environmental numerical modeling. You will work in a Linux computational environment to integrate, port, maintain and adapt new and/or updated environmental models and applications on a variety of high performance computer systems. You will develop and optimize high-performance computer programs: use expertise in languages such as Fortran, Python, and C/C++ to design, modify, and develop efficient computer programs that run in high-performance computing environments. You will use knowledge of Linux/UNIX shell scripting languages such as Korn or Bash to write scripts that automate repetitive tasks, manage files, create visualizations, and execute commands on the command line. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Mastery of advanced theoretical meteorology and/or ionospheric science, including the dynamics of the atmosphere and/or ionosphere and the application of computer methods of numerical weather and/or ionospheric analysis and prediction. Mastery of the theories, methods and techniques of professional meteorology and/or ionospheric science sufficient to serve as a staff specialist working to improve forecast guidance and the performance of tactical decision aids for one or more of the major product areas. Basic knowledge of satellite remote sensing. Comprehensive knowledge of satellites, their sensors and in situ observing platforms, and the algorithms used to produce environmental estimates and derived METOC and/or ionospheric products. Knowledge of the techniques used to assimilate data into atmospheric and/or ionospheric models. Comprehensive knowledge of statistical methods and standard techniques for post-processing and evaluating atmospheric and/or ionospheric numerical model analysis and forecast products. Comprehensive knowledge of advanced programming language such as FORTRAN and/or Python, advanced operating systems such as LINUX, software configuration management, and visualization of large scientific data sets. Comprehensive knowledge of software engineering techniques as applied to the development and maintenance of automated, real-time systems. Proven skill in public speaking and in technical writing. GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Mastery of advanced theoretical meteorology and/or ionospheric science, including the dynamics of the atmosphere and/or ionosphere and the application of computer methods of numerical weather and/or ionospheric analysis and prediction. Mastery of the theories, methods and techniques of professional meteorology and/or ionospheric science sufficient to serve as a staff specialist working to improve forecast guidance and the performance of tactical decision aids for one or more of the major product areas. Basic knowledge of satellite remote sensing. Comprehensive knowledge of satellites, their sensors and in situ observing platforms, and the algorithms used to produce environmental estimates and derived METOC and/or ionospheric products. Knowledge of the techniques used to assimilate data into atmospheric and/or ionospheric models. Comprehensive knowledge of statistical methods and standard techniques for post-processing and evaluating atmospheric and/or ionospheric numerical model analysis and forecast products. Comprehensive knowledge of advanced programming language such as FORTRAN and/or Python, advanced operating systems such as LINUX, software configuration management, and visualization of large scientific data sets. Comprehensive knowledge of software engineering techniques as applied to the development and maintenance of automated, real-time systems. Proven skill in public speaking and in technical writing. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/physics-series-1310/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/astronomy-and-space-science-series-1330/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/meteorology-series-1340/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Physics Series 1310 Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements: Degree: physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In either A or B above, the courses must have included a fundamental course in general physics and, in addition, courses in any two of the following: electricity and magnetism, heat, light, mechanics, modern physics, and sound. Astronomy and Space Science Series 1330 Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements: Degree: in one or a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, space science, or electronics. The course work must have included differential and integral calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy and/or physics. or Combination of education and experience -- at least 30 semester hours of courses equivalent to a major in any combination of astronomy, space science, physics, mathematics, and electronics, with required course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Meteorology Series 1340 Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements: 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: Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics;* Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale); Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and Two semester hours of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation. Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions.* Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations.* 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. * 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 Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.