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Summary This position is located in the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Division of Risk Analysis, Fire and External Hazards Analysis Branch. The supervisor is Jeffrey Rady. This position is Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208. This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is not subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements. Responsibilities The successful candidate will perform duties of a Meteorologist with a special emphasis in atmospheric sciences as they relate to the safety or environmental management of commercial nuclear facilities (e.g., nuclear power plants, non-power reactors, fuel cycle, spent fuel management and disposal, radioactive waste management and disposal, decommissioning sites, etc.). The successful candidate will serve as a meteorologist in the Division of Risk Analysis, Fire and External Hazards Branch with responsibility for the planning, recommending, and coordinating research projects dealing with weather, climate, and atmospheric dispersion implications with respect to nuclear facility siting, design, and operation and the impact of these facilities on the environment. In this context, atmospheric sciences include regional climatology; local meteorology related to normal, extreme, and severe weather; facility meteorological and air quality measurement programs, including instrumentation and data collection procedures needed for evaluation of atmospheric dispersion characteristics and environmental effects; and modeling of atmospheric dispersion and transport characteristics of both radiological and non-radiological effluents. The ideal candidate: Plans and develops research projects that will provide technical information responsive to needs of NRC functional offices. Designs and coordinates research projects in weather and atmospheric science topics such as regional climatology, high winds, precipitation, atmospheric dispersion (airborne effluent pathways) and transport Functions as an advisory and technical expert in weather and atmospheric science topics such as regional climatology, high winds, precipitation, atmospheric dispersion (airborne effluent pathways) and transport. Organizes and leads technical reviews of contracted research. Maintains close scrutiny of operational costs of assigned research contracts and approves costing. Represents the office in meetings with other technical managers of NRC, other Federal and state agencies, the engineering/scientific community, and industrial organizations in the areas of climatology, weather, and atmospheric transport. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position. Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated knowledge in the field of meteorology or associated atmospheric sciences as they relate to the safety or environmental management of commercial nuclear facilities (e.g., nuclear power plants, non-power reactors, fuel cycle, spent fuel management and disposal, radioactive waste management and disposal, decommissioning sites, etc.). (EXAMPLE: Describe work experience, education, and training which demonstrate your knowledge related to meteorology and associated atmospheric sciences relevant to siting, design, operation and environmental impact of nuclear facilities. Describe your knowledge and experience as it relates to research and development in the field of meteorology and associated atmospheric sciences as related to nuclear facility siting, design, operation and environmental impact.) Demonstrated skill in applying the principles, theories, and practices of meteorology or associated atmospheric sciences, as they relate to the safety or environmental management of commercial nuclear facilities.(EXAMPLE: Describe experience, education, and training which demonstrates your skills in applying the principles, theories, and practices of meteorology or associated atmospheric sciences as they relate to recommending and coordinating research projects dealing with weather, climate, and atmospheric dispersion implications with respect to nuclear facility siting, design, and operation and the impact of these facilities on the environment. Describe experience, education, and training which demonstrates your skills in the development of research related to regional climatology; local meteorology related to normal, extreme, and severe weather; facility meteorological and air quality measurement programs, including instrumentation and data collection procedures needed for evaluation of atmospheric dispersion characteristics and environmental effects; and modeling of atmospheric dispersion and transport characteristics of both radiological and non-radiological effluents. Provide examples demonstrating your experience in the application of the above listed items. Describe your accomplishments in areas listed above.) Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, schedule, and manage complex technical projects involving interdisciplinary teamwork with technical experts in the fields of meteorology and associated atmospheric sciences.(Example: Describe specific experience and accomplishments which demonstrate your ability to prioritize, plan, schedule and manage complex technical projects involving interdisciplinary teams with expertise relevant to meteorology and associated atmospheric sciences. Include several specific examples of projects performed and describe the complexity of the work, and your role in organizing and accomplishing the work, and the nature of the interdisciplinary interactions.) Ability to communicate information, ideas, and advice in a clear, concise, and logical manner, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, subordinates, NRC management in headquarters or regions, review groups, the Commission, members of the public, representatives of professional groups or other Federal or State agencies. Ability to build and sustain coalitions across organizations.(EXAMPLE: Describe specific experience, training and accomplishments which demonstrate your communication skills, both orally and in writing. Describe your ability to lead complex technical discussions and consolidate diverse opinions into concise presentations, memoranda, letters, reports; work in a team or group atmosphere; formulate balanced and well-founded recommendations; establish effective work-relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and other government and industry officials and coordinate and lead meetings. Describe oral and written presentations you have performed within your organization, including published technical documents you have authored. List presentations you have made to outside groups including professional organizations, advisory groups, the public, and/or Congress.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience with atmospheric processes involved in regional climatology; local meteorology related to normal, extreme and severe weather; facility meteorological and air quality measurement programs, including instrumentation and data collection procedures needed for evaluation of atmospheric dispersion characteristics and environmental effects; and modeling of atmospheric dispersion and transport characteristics of both radiological and non- radiological effluents. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. Education Individual Occupational Requirements: Meteorology Series 1340 Basic Requirements: Degree: meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included: At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of: Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics;* Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale); Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and Two semester hours of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation. Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions.* Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations.* At least nine semester hours of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of three or more of the following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy, advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and computer science. * There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major. or Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Information The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process via Disability.Resource@nrc.gov. Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-428-3217. Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Selectee's will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance. The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in a NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.