- Position Title
- Research Environmental Engineer/Research Meteorologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 19-RES-10576083-DP-APL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 10, 2019 to Friday, October 11, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Interdisciplinary Research Environmental Engineer/Research Meteorologist GS-0819/1340-12/13/14 position with the USDA Forest Service.
This interdisciplinary position may be filled in any of the following series: Environmental Engineer, GS-0819 or Meteorologist, GS-1340. Your responses to the Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience questions and the information provided in your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education is required to qualify. You must document your course work and/or degree completed by submitting a copy of all applicable transcripts. Attach university course descriptions as applicable.
Basic Requirements for all Engineering positions (0800)
1.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for an Engineering position, GS-0800.
Basic Requirements for Meteorologist positions (1340)
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Meteorologist position, GS-1340.
Specialized Experience and/or Graduate Education Requirements for GS-12 level
3.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and/or graduate education requirements for the GS-12 level of this interdisciplinary Research Environmental Engineer/Research Meteorologist GS-0819/1340 position.
Specialized Experience Requirements for GS-13 level.
4.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the GS-13 level of this interdisciplinary Research Environmental Engineer/Research Meteorologist GS-0819/1340 position. Graduate level education alone is not qualifying for the GS-13 grade level.
Specialized Experience Requirements for GS-14 level.
5.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the GS-14 level of this interdisciplinary Research Environmental Engineer/Research Meteorologist GS-0819/1340 position. Graduate level education alone is not qualifying for the GS-14 grade level.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Conduct research that uses and/or assimilates remotely sensed data to assess fire plumes, smoke, or air quality.
7.
Assess and quantify model performance and model uncertainties using quantitative techniques appropriate for the model system being examined.
8.
Conduct scientific research on the interactions between fires, the atmosphere, and air quality.
9.
Lead field studies to evaluate model predictions and to better understand how observed conditions affect fire behavior and emissions.
10.
Develop models to quantify and predict the interactions between the atmosphere, fire, and smoke plumes.
11.
Use ensemble modeling technique where multiple atmospheric models or variations are used to provide a statistical distribution of forecast values.
12.
Work with partners to develop novel modeling systems to better incorporate fire and its effects.
13.
Study and modify existing atmospheric models to extract the most usable information from each and construct solutions to ensure a functioning, integrated model.
14.
Develop new modeling approaches for fire behavior, fire plumes, and/or smoke modeling.
15.
Translate complex atmospheric, fire, and/or smoke information into concise, easy to use, and valuable tools for fire managers and/or air quality regulators.
16.
Develop and apply appropriate study designs and statistical analyses for integrative studies that involve both physical and ecological sciences within the area of fire, fire plumes, and/or smoke modeling.
17.
Design novel scientific research into connections between how fire dynamics, emissions, plumes, and/or smoke are influenced by weather and/or climate.
18.
If any of your education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Contacts for private organizations that specialize in this evaluation is located here: http://www.naces.org/members.htm. A fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
19.
Education is required for the job series advertised. If you are also using graduate education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your graduate transcripts in addition to transcripts showing the basic education required for the series advertised. It may be necessary to attach transcripts from multiple institutions and/or to attach both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
20.
(DEMO PROFESSIONAL) Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
21.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.