- Position Title
- Lead Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-23-11895411-DOC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 12, 2023 to Monday, August 14, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
2.
Are you a current Department of the Commerce employee who holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service?
- Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
- Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
- Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census (CENSUS)
- Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)
- Department of Commerce, Economic and Statistics Administration (ESA)
- Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA)
- Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
- Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
- Department of Commerce, Office of the Secretary (OS)
- Department of Commerce, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Department of Commerce, Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
3.
Are you a current Department of the Commerce, regardless of status, who is eligible for consideration under a noncompetitive authority such as those specific to veterans, individuals with disabilities, Pathways Interns, Recent Graduates, and Presidential Management Fellows who are eligible for noncompetitive conversion, etc.; or current or former employees of a land management agency who is serving or previously served on a temporary or term appointment?
4.
Are you a current Department of the Commerce employee who holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent position in the competitive service at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
To be considered eligible for a Meteorologist position within the NWS, you must meet the education requirement for the 1340 Meteorology job series. The education requirement is defined as: your degree must have included: 1.24 semester/36 quarter hours in meteorology/atmospheric science that included A) a minimum of 6 semester hrs of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics; B) 6 semester hrs of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale); C) 3 semester hrs of physical meteorology; and D) 2 semester hrs of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation. 2. A minimum of 6-semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions.3. A minimum of 3-semester hours of ordinary differential equations. 4. A minimum of 9 semester hrs of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of 3 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.
1.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates that you meet the education requirement for this Meteorologist vacancy. Your transcript(s) must support the response you selected.
2.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
3.
How familiar are you with the advanced scientific principles of applied meteorology, hydrology or climate in support of operations?
4.
Please describe your experience in verifying meteorological forecasts.
5.
Select the response which best describes your experience maintaining frequent consultation and coordination with team members and management to ensure the quality and effectiveness of forecast services.
6.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in developing and overseeing forecast-based decision support services during potentially hazardous weather and/or flooding events.
7.
Please describe your knowledge of meteorological and hydrological products and services.
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in supporting warning services during potentially hazardous weather or flooding events.
9.
What is your experience interpreting numerical weather prediction model output for the purpose of preparing weather forecasts?
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting quality control of weather and /or hydrologic forecasts.
11.
Have you used Doppler radar to support weather service operations?
12.
Do you have experience using modern state-of-the art observational data and workstations in an operational environment?
13.
Which answer best describes your involvement in WSR-88D radar operations.
14.
Do you have experience using dual-polarization radar to assist with issuing forecasts or warnings?
15.
Do you have experience in outreach/coordination efforts that include federal, state, and local officials who have decision making authority dealing with community response for weather, water, or other disasters?
16.
Select the response which best describes your experience maintaining frequent consultation and coordination with stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of the warning, forecast, and service programs.
17.
Please describe your experience participating in area-wide weather preparedness and coordination programs.
18.
Choose the answers that describe your experience working with print and broadcast media dealing with weather, water, or climate topics.
19.
Do you have experience developing work plans, balancing workloads, meeting deadlines, and producing products?
20.
Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying programmatic problems, and developing alternative solutions to resolve those problems, particularly where there are shifting or conflicting needs.
21.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
22.
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veterans' preference documentation, assessment questions and answers, and SF-50s) is accurate and received by the Agency.
Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
*Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
*Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.
Please take this opportunity to review your resume to ensure you have included the number of work hours per week for each job or position that you have held. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you:
*Have reviewed your resume for inclusion of work hours, and
*Verify that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.