Internship Meteorological Data Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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To provide meteorological products and services vital to the operational weather and resource protection support efforts to Army, Air Force, and/or other Department of Defense(DoD)/government/civilian users.Qualifications:The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
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• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• AF DCIPS Interchange
• AF Internal Employee
• DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force)
• EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees
• EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
• Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Employee
• Military Spouse Preference
• National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)
• Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
• Non-Appropriated Fund
• Non-DoD Transfer
• Other (Interchange Agreements)
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
• PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
• Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
• Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
• Veterans Recruitment Authority

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Technical and Medical Support Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1341, Meteorological Technician Series. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/meteorological-technician-series-1341/
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Measuring meteorological phenomena with scientific equipment and instrumentation; observing and recording atmospheric characteristics, i.e., temperature, air movement, visibility, pressure, air density, cloud types; decoding, plotting, and systematically recording data related to the physical characteristics of the atmosphere, i.e., charts, diagrams, cross sections; collecting, analyzing, interpreting, adjusting, and verifying atmospheric and other meteorological data to confirm and improve accuracy and efficacy; as well as weather observing, forecasting, communications, determining how local conditions and reports and observations from various sources affect weather forecasts, extend of change, and whether to take action to protect life and property.
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EDUCATION: Must have a master's degree OR two (2) full years of graduate education directly related to duties of the position such as meteorology or physical science (NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS)
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements are at least 100%. (NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS)
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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:

• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, requirements, and work techniques of the full range of advanced operations, instrumentation, and practices in the areas of weather forecasting, observations, weather support
  procedures, communications, and use of meteorological equipment.
• Skill in using various computer software and various applications.
• Ability to measure meteorological phenomena with scientific equipment and instrumentation, and collect, analyze,
  interpret, adjust, and verify atmospheric or other meteorological data to confirm and improve its accuracy and effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare and present briefings, guidance products, and to oversee program activities.
• Ability to make timely decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with severe
  weather and emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interacting with
  individuals, supervisors, and leadership.

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.Education:IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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.Employment Type: OTHER