Position Summary This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) in Washington, DC. The position will reside within the Immediate Office of OCE and is responsible for evaluating the economic impact of policy options relating to complex issues that cut across agricultural trade and commodity areas, particularly related to commodity input markets. 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 coursework 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. Prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for coursework in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major. Time in Grade Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience (for GS-15) One full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in the Federal service. Position requires a recognized expert in International Agricultural Meteorology with a broad understanding of global crop production covering crops such as corn, soybeans, cotton, rice, and wheat, and a strong grasp of crop developmental stages, regional production challenges, and the analytical ability to produce sound, well-supported yield projections. Experience developing new meteorological analytical products that support decision makers in forecasting global agricultural production, along with a demonstrated ability to identify and implement improvements to existing products and services to strengthen their overall effectiveness. Ability to work as part of a team with a diverse group of analysts to produce agricultural forecasts, along with demonstrated experience mentoring junior analysts in commodity outlook and global agricultural production. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)
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