- Position Title
- Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-NCEP-24-12282241 DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 29, 2024 to Monday, February 12, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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.
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.
3.
Do you have experience with global modeling systems, such as sub-seasonal and seasonal forecasting?
4.
Do you have experience in leading and participating in collaborations to develop sub-seasonal to seasonal (S2S) monitoring and outlook products?
5.
Experience with Seasonal and Sub-Seasonal Forecasting in the development and transition to operation of new tools and techniques or improvement of existing tools and techniques in the following areas (Select all that apply):
6.
What is your level of experience diagnosing variability and predictability associated with major sub-seasonal and seasonal (S2S) climate modes?
7.
Which of the following best reflects your experience in directing, coordinating, and leading group activities or in leading a team consisting of multiple people performing different functions whether formally or informally, in order to complete projects or fulfill other official responsibilities in a timely and successful manner?
8.
Do you have any experience in statistical analysis for atmospheric data such as meteorology, earth system predictions and seasonal to sub-seasonal forecasting?
9.
What is your experience communicating scientific research (methods, results, discussion, and conclusions) with internal and external stakeholders?
10.
Have you led a team in the development of meteorological analyses, tools, or visual displays to improve S2S forecasts?
11.
What type of experience do you have working as a part of a team assessing meteorology products for climate monitoring and prediction?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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.