- Position Title
- Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-23-11931578 DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 21, 2023 to Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? 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 were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Meteorologist position with the National Weather Service (NWS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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.
Applicants applying for consideration at the GS-05 grade level are only required to meet the above listed education requirement. Select the statement below that confirms you meet the education requirement as defined above. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
3.
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-07 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.
4.
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-09 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.
5.
Which of the following best describes your experience using numerical modeling techniques to create short- and long-range forecasts?
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience utilizing surface and upper air observations from a wide range of observing systems to support weather and/or water services?
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and evaluating climate data from observing networks?
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience conducting a real-time weather watch through a hydrometeorological analysis of observing system information such as from weather radars, satellites, or in-situ observations?
9.
Which of the following best describe your involvement in the composition and dissemination of special statements concerning severe weather, flash flooding, river flooding, winter storms, high winds, etc.?
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience using meteorological, hydrological, and climatic data to monitor and forecast weather/water/climate?
11.
Select from the list the type of meteorological, hydrological, and climatic data that you have experience using to monitor and forecast weather/water/climate. Check all that apply.
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience managing environmental data systems and using advanced applications to analyze either real time and/or historical meteorological/hydrological/climatic data?
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience utilizing AWIPS or any other integrated computer workstation platforms containing hydrometeorological data and information for analysis and forecasting?
14.
Do you have experience using dual-polarization radar to assist with issuing forecasts or warnings?
15.
Which of the following best describes your experience participating in briefings, meetings, or conferences to present technical or scientific information?
16.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing written analyses, reports, briefing materials on weather related topics?
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience supporting the development, production and delivery of interpretive services such as tailored products, specialized notifications, remote briefings, and/or on-site deployments to partners to prepare for and minimize the impacts of hazardous weather, water, and climate events?
18.
Select the response which best describes your experience providing weather information to the media or general public.
19.
Which of the following best describes your involvement in the forecast process for developing and composing forecasts for the general public?
20.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentionally false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated.
21.
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
*Verified that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.
It is recommended you review your resume for inclusion of the number of work hours per week.
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
*Verified that you have included a resume containing work hours per week for each job or position held.
It is recommended you review your resume for inclusion of the number of work hours per week.