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The primary purpose of this position is to established specifically to provide development experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified, high-potential manager/executive; it is not a continuing position and assignment duration is NTE 36 months.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Professional and Scientific Positions
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include advanced working knowledge in the meteorology disciplines of physical and applied climatology, synoptic meteorology, dynamic meteorology, atmospheric physics, cloud physics, satellite meteorology, electro-optics, radiative transfer, aeronomy, ionospheric physics, aerodynamics, ionospheric physics, flight dynamics, FAA and military flight rules and regulations, application of allied disciplines such as systems analysis, database management, computer simulation, statistics, acquisition logistics, engineering disciplines, physics, and mathematics, and knowledge of weather requirements processes related to acquisition. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
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. Professional knowledge of diverse meteorological disciplines (including but not limited to climatology, radiative transfer, atmospheric dynamics, space environment, forecasting, and environmental modeling) to determine effects on emerging technologies and current/future weapon systems.
2. Knowledge of the DoD acquisition lifecycle and guidelines to include capability development and planning to integrate environmental requirements into the acquisition process, planning, and program documentation.
3. Knowledge of meteorological instrumentation, weather observing, and forecasting to identify operational support requirements for evolving systems.
4. Skill in using analytical tools and historical data to conduct high-confidence meteorological analyses and solve complex atmospheric problems.
5. Ability to communicate complex meteorological concepts to senior leaders, program managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams through briefings and reports.
6. Ability to provide expert consultation and professional advice to influence major contract decisions and policy for weapon systems design.
7. Ability to facilitate branch operations, manage project priorities, coordinate across diverse disciplines, and ensure adherence to security and safety protocols.
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:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Eligible applicants: Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service)
Employment Type: OTHER