Chris Novy - WA9V <AXVSCCN%UICVMC.bitnet@ugw.utcs.utoronto.ca> (02/07/90)
NC/W-90-56FM Computer Programmer Analyst National Weather Service GS-334-12 Office of Meteorology Promotional Potential: None International Activities Division Competitive Service Silver Spring, Maryland Closing Date: 2/14/90 Status and non-status applicants may apply DUTIES: Serves as the principal consultant on the design, implementation and maintenance of computer programs and subroutines integrated with general purpose programs to form informational technology systems. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience should demonstrate accomplishment of computer project assignments that required a wide range of knowledge. The required specialized experience must have been equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of information processing as it relates to meteorology and climatology, file design, knowledge of FORTRAN and MS-DOS, knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL: Frances Moore at (301) 443-8995 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASC/NWS90-047 Meteorologist National Weather Service GS-1340-13 Forecast Office Promotional Potential GS-13 Minneapolis, MN Career Service Closing Date: 02/15/90 Open to Status and non-status applicants DUTIES: The incumbent acts as lead forecaster during the shift and is responsible for all forecast products and warnings generated using guidance provided by national centers and the appropriate River Forecast Center. Originates or monitors the preparation of general weather and aviation weather forecasts, severe weather warnings, flash flood watches and warnings, and statements as required. Performs quality control of statewide data collection and takes steps to correct deficiencies. Composes and distributes written summaries of current weather and river forecasts for statewide data and regional areas for use by news media. Performs duties associated with the hydrologic program. Works rotating shifts. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Candidates must have at least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in, or directly related to meteorology. At least one year must have been comparable in difficulty to the next lower grade in the Federal service. Candidates must also have a BS (or equivalent combination of education and experience) which included or was supplemented by 20 semester hours of meteorology, including six semester hours in weather analysis and forecasting, and six semester hours in dynamic meteorology; differential and integral calculus; and six semester hours of college physics. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL: Darla Deatherage at (816) 426-7468 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- NC/W-90-51A.FM Supervisory Meteorologist National Weather Service (Area Manager) FIVE POSITIONS Denver, Colorado GM-1340-15 Norman, Oklahoma Promotional Potential: None St. Louis, Missouri Competitive Service Raleigh, North Carolina Closing Date: 02/16/90 Ann Arbor, Michigan Open to Status/Non-status applicants DUTIES: As Area Manager (AM), the incumbent carries full managerial, supervisory, and technical responsibility for the provision of weather warning, forecast, services, and support activities within the area served. The emphases of the position is the provision of weather warnings and forecasts to the populace, governmental entities, aviation and other commercial interests throughout the state/area served. Incumbent bears overall responsibility for the ongoing planning, implementation, delivery and maintenance of these important weather services; and, as the immediate supervisor for all subordinate office chiefs, bears responsibility for the timeliness and quality of their products and services and the overall condition and adequacy of the facilities and equipment. Incumbent is also the internal change manager foe planning and implementing overall Modernization and Associated Restructuring of the NWS, in the service area, during the 1990's. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Same as the above position (CASC/NWS90-047) plus applicants must have 3 years of professional meteorological experience, one year which must have been at a level of comparable difficulty to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. NOTE: Please indicate the geographical area you do NOT wish to be considered for (if any). FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Frances Moore at (301) 443-8995 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris Novy - WA9V BITNET: axvsccn@uicvmc Southern Illinois Univ. Internet: axvsccn@uicvmc.aiss.uiuc.edu Morris Library - Systems Packet: wa9v@wd9ebq FAX: (618) 453-8109 Carbondale, IL 62901-6632 Phone: (618) 453-1683 or (618) 457-6149 ICBM: 37.43N 89.12W ---------------------------------------------------------------------------