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Duties
You will Interpret visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify select environmental features.,You will use geographical information systems (GIS) to display data sources, perform standardized analysis, manipulation of data, answer questions regarding sea ice parameters and develop professional graphics.,You will use available imagery sources to produce analyses and forecasts with a tailored geographical information system (GIS) that depicts relevant information for routine products and tailored support products.,You will compile, analyze and interpret data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts on a global, regional, or tactical scale using World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standardized meteorological symbology.,You will demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles of geography, oceanography, meteorology and climatology.,You will identify and assist in the transition of novel capabilities and initiatives to operations for advanced analysis of satellite imagery, exploitation of model data, and outside agencies products to improve USNIC efficiency and accuracy.,You will participate in national and international working groups assigned in support of USNIC operational partnerships.,You will provide technical guidance, mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing to fellow ice analysts.,You will deploy aboard ship or on land as an ice analyst in support of USNIC customers on a rotational basis.
Qualifications
To qualify for a GS-09: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applies knowledge of satellite imagery and model data in support of ice analyses and forecasts for regions including the Arctic, Antarctic, Great Lakes, and U.S. Northeastern coastlines. Applies foundational understanding of visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify and interpret select environmental features. Compiles, analyzes, and interprets multiple data sources to produce high-quality analysis and forecasts on a global, regional, or tactical scale using standardized meteorological symbology. To qualify for a GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience analyzing satellite imagery, model data, and produces ice analyses and forecasts for the Arctic, Antarctic, Great Lakes, and U.S. Northeastern coastline. Experience interpreting visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify select environmental features. Experience compiling, analyzing and interpreting multiple data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts in digital or message format on a global, regional, or tactical scale using standardized meteorological symbology. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Basic Requirements: Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements above, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as below. GS-09: Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree College transcripts must be provided with application to be considered.
Other Information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.