- Position Title
- Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS AR-24-12350902 DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 27, 2024 to Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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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 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.
There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major.
There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major.
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-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.
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-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.
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-11 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.
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-12 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.
6.
How familiar are you with the advance scientific principles of applied meteorology in support of operations?
7.
Select the response which best describes your experience preparing and issuing forecasts and/or warnings in weather programs.
8.
Which of the following best describes your involvement in the forecast process for developing and composing forecasts for the general public?
9.
What type of experience do you have in issuing meteorology products intended for aviation users?
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in supporting warning services during potentially hazardous weather.
11.
Which of the following best describes your involvement in the forecast process for developing and composing aviation forecasts?
12.
What is your level of experience observing and recording environmental and/or meteorological data?
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and evaluating climate data from observing networks?
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience using remote sensing to analyze or assess environmental data.
15.
Which of the following best describes your experience using meteorological data to monitor and forecast weather?
16.
Do you have experience using modern state-of-the art observational data and workstations in an operational environment?
17.
Do you have experience integrating meteorological data from a variety of sources to analyze and assess current and future weather situations at both the synoptic and mesoscale level?
18.
Which of the following best describes your experience conducting a weather watch using remotely sensed and in situ meteorological?
19.
Have you used Doppler radar to support weather service operations?
20.
What is your experience interpreting numerical weather prediction model output for the purpose of preparing weather forecasts?
21.
Have you utilized Doppler weather radar information to conduct a weather watch for potential adverse and/or severe weather conditions?
22.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing written analyses, reports, briefing materials on weather related topics?
23.
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.
24.
Describe your experience coordinating with internal and/or external stakeholders in order to obtain updated weather forecasts.
25.
Describe your experience providing meteorological briefings or weather information to customers, internal/external stakeholders, or the public.
26.
Describe your experience assisting with studies or developmental projects assessing the impacts of new science/technology/local techniques on weather operations.
27.
What is your experience participating in meteorological related projects (i.e. computer applications, published papers, local studies, etc.)?
28.
Which of the following best describes your experience conducting local studies to assess the impacts of new science/technology/local techniques on warning and forecast operations?
29.
Do you have experience in integrating developmental products and/or research results of new science/technology/local techniques into the warning and forecast environment?
30.
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.