Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Air Force Weather Weapon System (AFWWS) Data Integrator for HAF/A3W, Directorate of Operations Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations. Organizational location of position: HQ USAF, Directorate of Operations, Weather Resources and Programs (A3WR), Pentagon, Arlington, VA. Responsibilities DUTY 1 - Functions as the Air Force Directorate of Weather's AFWWS Data and System Integrator spokesperson. DUTY 2 - Applying Air Force Weather operations expertise, develops, interprets, and implements policies and procedures to provide SPPBE process guidance to facilitate the identification and determination of alternative ways to achieve the best mix of forces, equipment, and support attainable, within fiscal constraints, for major Air Force mission and operational plans. DUTY 3 - Represents AFW on specified high-level Air Force, DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), government, partner and alliance nations working groups, review panels, and committees charged ensuring system/weapon system access to authoritative meteorological, climatological and space weather data optimizing system performance and operational effectiveness. DUTY 4 - Prepares and presents high level briefings of conclusions, many being highly subjective and not readily susceptible to verification until actual operational situations are encountered. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions and IOR for Meteorology Series This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included: ry will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: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 B. Combination of education and experience--course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a positive education requirement. If transcripts are not provided, your resume MUST list the appropriate academic field (e.g. biology, mechanical engineering, economics, sociology, etc.) and all courses you have taken (including those failed), which appear to satisfy the qualification requirements of the position for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes. **As of 1 Sep 2016, current internal AF employees must attach their transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being referred for the position. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include broad expert knowledge of (a) DoD and AF regulations, instructions, policies and procedures in the field of meteorology, (b) meteorological methods, guidelines, standards, and research techniques and (c) the application of weather operations and training expertise as they apply to programs, data, and weapons systems. Mastery of one or more professional or administrative fields. The employee at this level applies experimental theories and new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods or makes decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing important policies and programs. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Broad expert knowledge of (a) DoD and AF regulations, instructions, policies and procedures in the field of meteorology, (b) meteorological methods, guidelines, standards, and research techniques and (c) the application of weather operations and training expertise as they apply to programs, data, and weapons systems. 2. Knowledge of the Department of Defense SPPBE and policy, procedures, and schedules for developing Program Objectives Memoranda (POM), Budget Estimate Submissions (BES) and Financial Plans in support of major war, mobilization, and other contingency and operational plans as well as methods for developing budget forecasts, cost projections, financial exhibits, unfunded requirements justifications, POM narratives, offsets and disconnects, reclamas, and issue papers. Leadership ability to effectively (a) resolve highly complex, difficult, and controversial meteorological problems and issues, (b) inspire, motivate and persuade others towards goal accomplishment and (c) coach, mentor, and challenge subordinates and coworkers. 3. Knowledge of meteorological Modeling and Simulation (M&S) techniques with demonstrated ability in directing analyses, evaluations, and studies in a broad range of complex and inter-related programs and the development of standards, guidelines, and policy supporting technology and science transfer into a military operational environment. 4. Knowledge of end-user requirements for meteorological information and the ability to translate those user requirements into operational capabilities. 5. Knowledge of the AFW architecture and related processes or similar processes for planning, developing, and integration of issues such as operational, technology, and system aspects, to meet military meteorological requirements in support of National Programs, DoD, federal, and international agencies. 6. Knowledge of the relationship of the various military entities involved in overall planning and execution of military operations and evaluations and the methods in which the SPPBS process supports them. 7. Expert skill in articulating and negotiating complex issues to the advantage of the USAF. Incumbent regularly interfaces with atmospheric/environmental/data scientists, geophysicist, and engineers and must be able to converse on the appropriate level and to review and evaluate scientific papers and concepts describing meteorological data accessibility and management techniques developed within the Air Force, DoD, Intelligence Community (IC), government, partner and alliance nations Keen ability to apply tact and logical persuasion, moderate opposing views, and achieve consensus to sell and defend a recommended course of action, and the ability to meet and interact with US and international customers, detect politically or diplomatically sensitive issues, and to function effectively in interactions involving such audiences and issues. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.