U.S. Office of Personnel Management

WASHINGTON SERVICE CENTER

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

WA-101103

Vacancy Identification Number: WA101103

Opening Date: 04/13/2000 Closing Date: 5/24/2000

Position: METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN GS-1341-07/11

THIS IS A Career/Career Conditional Position

Duty Location: SUITLAND, MD

Applications will be accepted from: ALL

MAJOR DUTIES: These duties are written at the full performance level. The incumbent is responsible for producing high quality ice analyses, ice forecasts (1-30 days), outlooks (90 days) and climatological summaries in paper, digital, geospatial or message format on a hemispheric, regional or tactical scale. The incumbent will interpret radar, visible, infrared, passive microwave and other meteorological and oceanographic data in order to produce ice products. The incumbent will use both Microsoft NT and Sun Solaris workstations with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Image, Analyst Extension, Erdas IMAGINE, SeaSpace TERASCAN and the Naval Satellite Information Processing system (NSIPS) satellite interpretation software and ESRI geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to create and disseminate products. The meteorological technician will produce and perform training lectures concerning ice, oceanographic and meteorological topics in support of the ice analysis and forecast effort. The incumbent will produce and archive case studies which support the training effort and which describe singular events in the ice coverage. The incumbent will provide ship or staff briefings including pre-deployment briefings to units bound for Arctic or Antarctic seas.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

GS-7

All applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level OR one full year of graduate education directly related i.e. meteorology

GS-8

All applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level.

GS-9

All applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 grade level OR

two full years of graduate education or a master’s degree directly related i.e. meteorology or geography

GS-10

All applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level.

GS-11

All applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level.

OTHER INFORMATION:

You must be a United States citizen to apply.

Applicants must possess or be eligible for possession of a TS- SCI Clearance

To be eligible for Federal employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

BASIS FOR RATING: Ratings will be based on responses to the occupational questions in this document. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your score. Qualified candidates will be assigned a score between 70 and 100, not including points that may be assigned for veterans’ preference. Please note: If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience and/or education OR that your application is incomplete the following process will take place.

After a review of all the experience and training, a single best level reflecting the KSA’s of the rating schedule (70, 80, or 90) will be assigned for your total experience including education and/or training. Points for veterans’ preference will be added to the basic rating of 70, 80, or 90.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN – ICTAP)

Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP or ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified if they meet the qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the position, including medical qualifications, and minimum education and experience requirements and meet the mid-level range (before the assignment of veteran’s preference points) on the rating criteria developed for this position.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Your application materials will not be returned. Do not submit original documents that you may need in the future.

STEP ONE - Respond to the questions outlined below by completing the form on the USAJOBS web site. You may also file by phone by dialing 1 (912) 757-3135 (long distance charges may apply), or by completing a Qualifications and Availability Form C (OPM Form 1203-FX) and mail the form to: US Office of Personnel Management, Technology Support Center, USA STAFFING WA101103, 4685 Log Cabin Drive, Macon, GA 31204-6317.

However you choose to apply, your resume and other supporting documentation, if any, should be faxed to (202) 606-0906. Please include a note with your fax, which indicates how you have responded to the application questions (on the USAJOBS web site, by phone, or by using Form C). If you chose to mail your resume and other supporting documentation, please use the following address. NOTE: Do not mail your Form C to this address. Use the address above if your are using this form.

To apply on the USAJOBS web site:

Connect to the USAJOBS web site at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov

Click on On-line Application from the USAJOBS logo or the text line below the logo

Scroll down the on-line application screen until the "Enter Vacancy ID" box appears

Enter Vacancy ID WA101103 and click on "Submit" to begin the on-line application

Enter Vacancy ID Number WA101103 in the first block

Follow the instructions below for the rest of the items

To apply by phone:

To apply by Form C:

You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.

Complete the following steps:

Vacancy Identification

The Vacancy Identification Number is WA101103

Biographic Data/E-Mail Address

All biographic information is required including your name and address. Your e-mail address and phone number are optional.

Work Information

Work address information is optional.

Employment Availability

Please indicate your availability for full time, part time, and temporary employment. Also indicate your availability for travel. {You may omit the other employment questions or answer the other employment questions.}

Citizenship

A response to the citizenship question is required.

Background and Other Information

You may omit the questions concerning background information, gender, or date of birth.

Languages

A response for language is optional.

Lowest Grade

GS-07, GS-08, GS-09, GS-10, and GS-11. Enter the lowest grade level you will accept. A response to this question is required.

Miscellaneous information, special knowledges, or test location

Responses to these questions are optional.

Veterans’ Preference Claim

Enter your claim for Veterans’ Preference. A response to this question is required. If you have military experience, be sure to include your dates of active duty military service.

Availability Date

You may omit availability date if you can begin work immediately; otherwise, provide the date you will be available for employment.

Service Computation Date

Service Computation Date is optional

Other Date Information

All other date information is optional.

Job Preference

You may omit any job preference information.

Occupational Specialties

At least one occupational specialty is required. Enter 001 for Washington, DC

Geographic Availability

At least one geographic location is required. Enter 0001

Career Transition Assistance Plan

Indicate if you are requesting consideration for either the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).

Job Related Experience

You may omit Job Related Experience.

Personal Background Information

A response for Personal Background Information is optional.

Occupational Questions

Respond to questions 1 – 10. Mark only one response for each question.

1) I meet the Qualification Requirements for GS-7 as described in the Vacancy Announcement

A) = Yes

B) = No

2) I meet the Qualification Requirements for GS-8 as described in the Vacancy announcement.

A) = Yes

B) = No

3) I meet the Qualification Requirements for GS-9 as described in the Vacancy announcement.

A) = Yes

B) = No

4) I meet the Qualification Requirements for GS-10 as described in the Vacancy Announcement

A) = Yes

B) = No

5) I meet the Qualification Requirements for GS-11 as described in the Vacancy announcement

A) = Yes

B) = No

6) KNOWLEDGE OF METEOROLOGY, OCEANOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHY.

A) I have experience as an oceanographer, geographer, or meteorologist preparing environmental analyses and interpreting environmental data.

7) KNOWLEDGE OF MICROCOMPUTER AND WORKSTATION OPERATIONS.

C) I have some experience using the aforementioned applications.

8) KNOWLEDGE OF REMOTE SENSING AND INTERPRETATION TECHNIQUES.

A)Experience in identifying geography, cloud types and sea ice from both visible, infrared and microwave satellite imagery.

B) Assist in the interpretation and use of various types of satellite imagery.

E) My experience is not reflected in any of the above.

9) KNOWLEDGE OF SEA ICE PHYSICS AND DYNAMICS.

10) KNOWLEDGE OF COMMUNICATIONS TECHNIQUES, INCLUDING MESSAGE PREPARATION.

STEP TWO - Submit a resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or other written application format of your choice. Be sure you provide all of the information requested below:

Job Information:

Vacancy Identification Number, title and grade(s) for which you are applying.

Personal Information:

- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).

- Social Security Number. Giving your Social Security Number is voluntary. However, we cannot process your application without it.

- Country of Citizenship.

If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.

Education:

- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.

- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.

- Major field(s) of study.

Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.

Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):

- Job title.

- Duties and accomplishments.

- Number of hours per week.

- Employer’s name and address.

- Supervisor's name and phone number.

- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).

- Salary.

- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.

Other Qualifications:

- Job-related training courses (title and year).

- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)

- Job-related certificates and licenses.

- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.

STEP THREE - Submit other application materials, as necessary.

- If you are using education to qualify, submit copies of college transcripts or a list of college courses taken that identify for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received.

- Notate your application and include the required documentation if you are applying and eligible for a non-competitive appointment such as Thirty Percent or More Disabled Veteran Appointment, Veterans Readjustment Appointment (VRA), Severely Physically Handicapped Schedule A Appointment, or Former Peace Corps Appointment.

- If you are applying for Veteran Preference, submit evidence of eligibility, such as: DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and the proof requested on the form.

- If you are or have been a Federal employee, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50, and your most recent or last performance appraisal.

ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION MATERIALS OTHER THAN FORM C: Application packages may be mailed to:

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

ATTN: Vacancy Identification Number WA101103

WASHINGTON SERVICE CENTER

1900 E STREET N W

ROOM 2469

WASHINGTON, DC 20415

In accordance with 39 U.S.C. Section 415, applications will not be accepted in a postage paid government envelope.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE (WITH AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONS) OR ANY OTHER NONMERIT FACTOR.