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Position Title
Meteorologist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS WR CA-24-12472340-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 to Tuesday, August 13, 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
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 a degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included: 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. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement below that best describes how you meet the education requirement for this Meteorologist vacancy. Your application must support the response you selected.
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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-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.
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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. (limit characters)
3. What type of experience do you have in issuing meteorology products intended for aviation users?
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4. Which level listed below best describes your experience interpreting weather radar, satellite, and numerical weather data to identify likely aircraft hazards to safe navigation?
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5. Have you led the development of meteorological analyses, tools, or visual displays to improve operational weather forecasts?
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6. What is your experience as it relates to supporting aviation programs and/or functions? Please select all that apply. (limit characters)
7. From the list below, select the response that best describes your ability to interact with a variety of people to obtain and exchange information and to resolve problems.
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8. Do you have experience in helping users solve critical problems in a timely manner?
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9. Select the statement that best describes your experience in developing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders from other federal agencies, academic institutions, and industries.
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10. Describe your experience coordinating with internal and/or external stakeholders in order to obtain updated weather forecasts.
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11. Which of the following best describes your involvement in the forecast process for developing and composing aviation forecasts?
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12. Describe your experience providing meteorological briefings or weather information to customers, internal/external stakeholders, or the public.
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13. Which of the following aviation support activities have you performed (select all that apply)?
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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 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.
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