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Position Title
Lead Meteorologist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS WR ID-24-12486429-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to Wednesday, August 14, 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? (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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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the Meteorologist, 1340, because I have: (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-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. (limit characters)
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. How familiar are you with the advanced scientific principles of applied meteorology, hydrology or climate in support of operations?
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4. Please describe your experience in verifying meteorological forecasts.
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5. 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.
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6. Select the statement that best describes your experience in developing and overseeing forecastbased decision support services during potentially hazardous weather and/or flooding events.
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7. Please describe your knowledge of meteorological and hydrological products and services.
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8. Select the statement that best describes your experience in supporting warning services during potentially hazardous weather or flooding events.
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9. What is your experience interpreting numerical weather prediction model output for the purpose of preparing weather forecasts?
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10. Select the statement that best describes your experience conducting quality control of weather and /or hydrologic forecasts.
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11. Have you used Doppler radar to support weather service operations?
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12. Do you have experience using modern state-of-the art observational data and workstations in an operational environment?
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13. Which answer best describes your involvement in WSR-88D radar operations.
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14. Do you have experience using dual-polarization radar to assist with issuing forecasts or warnings?
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15. Do you have experience in outreach/coordination efforts that include federal, state, and local officials who have decision making authority dealing with community response for weather, water, or other disasters?
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16. Select the response which best describes your experience maintaining frequent consultation and coordination with stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of the warning, forecast, and service programs.
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17. Please describe your experience participating in area-wide weather preparedness and coordination programs.
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18. Choose the answers that describe your experience working with print and broadcast media dealing with weather, water, or climate topics.
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19. Do you have experience developing work plans, balancing workloads, meeting deadlines, and producing products?
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20. Select the statement that best describes your experience identifying programmatic problems, and developing alternative solutions to resolve those problems, particularly where there are shifting or conflicting needs.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. 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. (limit characters)