Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN-Title 5, Position Description Number 9G399 and is part of the WI CRTC, Wisconsin Air National Guard. Responsibilities Analyzes climatic regimes, geography, terrain, weather system characteristics, centralized weather products, and indigenous surface and upper air reports to forecast weather conditions for takeoff, enroute, and destinations, and air refueling tracks for locations worldwide. Discusses the location, intensity, movement and development potential of weather features. Solves a variety of meteorological problems with other production personnel. Modifies forecasts developed by other activities to provide information on exact conditions expected to be encountered by the aircraft for projected timeframe for the area of operation. Observes weather phenomena, encodes and records the observation following established Air Force instructions and guides using computer-based systems in the weather station. *** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. *** Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment: Work may require occasional travel away from normal duty station. May be required to work rotating shifts, irregular hours, and be subject to recall to support unscheduled weather support requirements at any time. May be require access to classified Secret information. Must be able to acquire a Secret clearance. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be subject to furlough actions. Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare eligibility Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE:(l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-1341-09 level, you must have 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level experience, education, or training in applying principles and procedures of various meteorological models and forecasting techniques. Expert in analysis of climatic regimes, geography, terrain features, weather system characteristics, centralized weather products, and indigenous surface and upper-air reports to produce mission-critical forecasts. Experienced in advising aircrews on weather impacts for takeoff, enroute operations, and destination conditions within the Area of Responsibility. Candidate must be proficient in identifying, evaluating, and integrating high-quality data sources to produce meteorological briefs utilizing communications channels and meteorological equipment, ensuring seamless delivery of automated bulletins and live, interactive weather products. Experience executing advanced meteorological analyses to solve forecasting challenges, interpret and adapt standard guidelines to develop mission-specific procedures for special flight operations and base weather stations. Candidate must be willing to participate and innovate in guiding a national level certification process providing instruction on meteorological tools and techniques. Experience observing, encoding, recording, disseminating, and evaluating weather observations such as using Air Force Meteorological systems such as Bifrost and AFWEBS. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED. If you are unsure if you can claim Veteran's Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf\_fill/sf15.pdf Veterans' Preference: A copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. NOTE: Active Duty military members will be required to submit a DD-214 prior to appointment. All other required documents must be uploaded while the announcement is open. Late submissions will not be accepted. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference."