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Position Title
Meteorologist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS-NCEP-24-12470555 DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, July 11, 2024 to Monday, August 5, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. 
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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.    
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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. (limit characters)
1. Select the statement below that best describes how you meet the education requirement for Meteorology Series, 1340. (limit characters)
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-14 grade level in the Federal service.  (limit characters)
3. What is your level of experience diagnosing variability and predictability associated with major sub-seasonal and seasonal (S2S) climate modes?
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4. Do you have experience in leading and participating in collaborations to develop sub-seasonal to seasonal (S2S) monitoring and outlook products?
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5. Select the statement below that best describes your experience in designing, directing, and evaluating theoretical, experimental, and operational research studies of a complex and interactive nature.
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6. What is your experience with climate observing systems and related data sets?
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7. Select the statement that best describes your experience in climate and/or global drought related efforts and activities.
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8. What experience have you had in the area of integration of climate observation with climate modeling?
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9. Do you have experience leading and managing a diverse set of projects, involving multiple divisions or operational areas, outside agencies, external stakeholders and/or other interested parties?
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10. What has been your experience in working with interagency and international organizations including the US Agency for International Development, the Department of State, and the World Meteorological Organization?
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11. Do you have experience in preparing reports and/or papers documenting scientific research results?
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12. Select the statement that best describes your experience with directing or developing a research program for improved climate prediction and assessment products.
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13. Select the statement that best describes your experience in overseeing projects or programs in climate prediction and/or climate services.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
14. 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 ?ring 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.
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