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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1817000 and is part of the TN 118th WING National Guard.
Learn more about this agency03/31/2020 to 04/21/2020
$52,905 - $68,777 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
9
No
No
TN-10782582-AF-20-075
564332200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Area 1: Permanently employed Air technicians located at the facility announcing the position Area 2: Permanently employed Air technicians located statewide Area 3: Qualified members of the Tennessee Air National Guard Area 4: Qualified applicants eligible for membership in the Tennessee National Guard
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). Advise senior staff officers and mission commanders of possible weather impact and provides 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 transmits surface weather observations. Identify, evaluate, and monitor significant weather developments, especially as they present potential impacts on critical flight operations. Identify and evaluate data sources for applicability and quality; operate 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. Provide technical guidance and instructions to lower graded fulltime technicians and traditional military employees. Provide weather briefings for local, transient and other supported aircrews in person or by telephone or closed circuit television. Observe, encode, record, disseminate and evaluate weather observations. Disseminate weather observations using the system and/or other local procedures. Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Military Grades: E-1 to E-5
Compatible Military Assignments: 1W0X1
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training involving performing meteorological watch; and communicating effectively orally and in writing. Experience using computer and automation systems.
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.
Substitution of Education to qualify for this position is not available.
Post-Secondary or Higher Education Requirement: None
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: Examples include Transcripts, Certificates, DD-214s (Member Copy-4), SF-15, VA letter(s), Professional License(s), etc.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10782582
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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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.
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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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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
This position is located in an Air National Guard Reconnaissance 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.
