- Position Title
- Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS NCEP-24-12480687-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 25, 2024 to Thursday, August 8, 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the Meteorologist, 1340, because I have:
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist GS-1340-07.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist GS-1340-09.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist GS-1340-11.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist GS-1340-12.
6.
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?
7.
Describe your experience utilizing objective analyses and numerical models (including ensembles) to assess current and forecast weather regimes?
8.
How familiar are you with the advance scientific principles of applied meteorology in support of operations?
9.
Which of the following best describe your involvement in the composition and dissemination of warnings or advisories concerning severe weather, flash flooding, river flooding, winter storms, severe turbulence, severe icing, convection, or high winds?
10.
Which of the following best describes your involvement in the forecast process for developing and composing forecasts for the general public?
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience conducting a weather watch using remotely sensed and in situ meteorological and hydrologic data?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
Do you have experience using satellite and surface/upper air observations to assist with issuing forecasts or warnings?
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience as it relates to using satellite and surface/upper air observations data to interpret and analyze weather conditions?
14.
Select the state-of-the-art modern observational data sets and workstations that you have experience with in an operational environment (Select all that apply)
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience giving weather presentations at meetings, workshops and/or conferences.
16.
Select the response which best describes your experience providing weather information to the media or general public.
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience developing and/or organizing an outreach effort (e.g. booths at fairs or shows; spotter/preparedness training; weather-related pamphlets, etc.)?
18.
Select the response which best describes your experience providing Impact based Decision Support Services briefings to core partners, such as emergency managers or other decision makers.
19.
Which of the following best describes your involvement in the forecast process for developing and composing aviation forecasts?
20.
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 environment operations?
21.
Do you have experience in integrating developmental products and/or research results of new science/technology/local techniques into the warning and forecast environment?
22.
Which of following best describes your experience as a Primary Focal Point or Program Leader (e.g. Doppler radar, satellite, AWIPS or similar system, hydrology, IT, fire weather, marine, aviation, public forecasts, verification, surface or upper air observing systems, QA, diversity, scientific research)?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
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.