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METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN

Department of the Air Force
Air National Guard Units
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Summary

TENNESSEE AIR NATIONAL GUARD

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PERMANENT - EXCEPTED - ENLISTED

DUTY LOCATION: Nashville, TN 118th Wing

PD NUMBER (S): D1817000

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:

FIRST: Permanently employed Air Technicians in Nashville, TN.

SECOND: Permanently employed Air Technicians Statewide.
THIRD: Qualified members of the Tennessee Air National Guard.
FOURTH: Applicants eligible for membership in the TN Air National Guard.

INTRODUCTION: This position is located in an Air National Guard Wing, Operations Group, Operations Support Squadron, Weather Flight.  The primary purpose of the position is to provide meteorological services and weather observations and forecasts in support of world-wide Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to ensure mission effectiveness, resource protection, and flight safety.  Performs duties necessary to accomplish Weather Flight Mission Execution Forecasts (MEF) including the collecting, analyzing, and forecasting of atmospheric and space environmental information and forecasts and the tailoring and communication of weather data that impacts all parts of the mission to include takeoff, route, target and landing.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
02/08/2017 to 02/28/2017
Salary
$49,765 to - $64,697 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 09
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Nashville, TN
1 vacancy
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Promotion potential
09
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Announcement number
TN 17-006 VIN 1896260
Control number
462360500

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Duties

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Provides complex operational weather support to Air Force, Army, Reserve, Guard and other DoD customers in the form of Mission Execution Forecasts (MEF). Observes current local and world-wide environmental conditions. Identifies, evaluates, and monitors significant weather developments, especially as they present potential impacts on critical flight operations. Identifies and evaluates data sources for applicability and quality; operating communications and meteorological equipment to perform automated and interactive point selection; and initiates computer generated graphic sequences to accurately load, evaluate and display meteorological charts, alphanumeric data and statistical model output. Provides technical guidance and instructions to lower graded fulltime technicians and traditional military employees. Provides weather briefings for local, transient and other supported aircrews in person or by telephone or closed circuit television. Observes, encodes, records, disseminates and evaluates weather observations.  Observes weather phenomena, encodes and records the observation following established instructions and guides using computer-based systems in weather station. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must maintain membership in the National Guard for continued employment
  • Wear of the military uniform is a requirement of the position
  • You must obtain/maintain a military compatible position
  • Acceptance of position may terminate military bonus

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS – Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements.  Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.  Specific requirements are found in: references listed below, NGB Compatibility tables and your local Personnel section.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS - For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver’s license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM GRADE

: E-1       MAXIMUM GRADE: E-7

THIS MUST BE INCLUDED SOMEWHERE ON YOUR RESUME'

MILITARY COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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Selected candidate is required to be assigned to a compatible military unit and MOS/AFSC in accordance with TPR 303. AFSC: 1W071

Meeting the months of experience requirement will not by itself be accepted as proof of qualification. Quality, type, and scope of experience or education must be demonstrated to show that applicant is fully qualified to perform duties at the grade level announced.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience, education, or training involving performing meteorological watch; and communicating effectively orally and in writing. Experience using computer and automation systems.

REQUIRED SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training in applying principles and procedures of various meteorological models and forecasting techniques.  Experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating numerous meteorological and oceanographic charts, planning, organizing and coordinating work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Resume must reflect applicable experience.

Knowledge of meteorological methods, techniques and practices including weather observing, forecasting, communications, meteorological equipment and support procedures in determining how local and world-wide conditions, reports and observations from various sources affect world-wide weather forecasts, the extent of change, and whether to take action to protect aircraft.

Skill in the development and operation of data collection, verification, information dissemination, observation and forecasting services and systems.

Skill in providing effective weather briefings to senior staff and DoD customers.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in an appropriate field of physical science, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as meteorology, mathematics, engineering, or physical science for GS-05 positions.

Additional information

1.

If you are a male applicant

who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

2. Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resource Office can only process materials received through USA Jobs.

3.  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: The Tennessee National Guard is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Soldiers and Airmen will not be assessed, classified, trained, promoted, or otherwise managed on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, reprisal, or non-disqualifying handicap. Discrimination due to age or disability are prohibited where not a factor of employment due to the military nature of the position. 29 CFR PART 1614. Discrimination due to gender is prohibited except as the direct combat probability coding policy applies to women.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet all necessary job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume' and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume' and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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