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Position Title
Research Meteorologist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
OAR NSSL-24-12494151-ST Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to Tuesday, August 13, 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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4. Are you a current/former employee of a Federal agency under an Interchange agreement or other similar authory?
For additional information on interchange agreements and similar authorities, click here.
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5. Are you a current or former Federal employee of a Land Management Agency that meets the eligibility requirements listed below?  Land Management agencies include the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Reclamation. 
  • Must have been initially hired into a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and
  • Must have served under one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and
  • Must have performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and
  • If no longer employed by the land management agency, must have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
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6. Do you meet any of the following eligibilities? 
  • I am a current Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
  • I am a former Federal employee who held a permanent career appointment in the competitive service AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
  • I am a former Federal employee who obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND the highest grade level I have held on a permanent basis is lower than the full performance level of the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. If you were career-conditional and resigned, you will need to submit your resignation SF-50. You may need to submit more than one SF-50. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must also reflect:
  • career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
  • status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).

 
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7. Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?


·         I am a current or former Federal civilian employee that served on a permanent career competitive appointment AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
·         I have obtained career-conditional status (within 3 years of the date of separation or am a preference eligible) AND have held the same grade level as the full performance of the position being announced or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
 
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8. Are you a current or former employee of one of the Federal agencies listed below who is eligible for non-competitive consideration?
  • Postal Career Service Employee
  • Postal Rate Commission Employee
  • Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee
  • Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee
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9. Are you a veteran separated under honorable conditions who has a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?  This includes: 
  • Veterans who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30% or more; or
  • Veterans rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 1991 or later to include disability determinations from a branch of the Armed Forces at any time, as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 % or more.
Note: You will be required to provide supporting documentation. Please refer to the vacancy announcement for information on submitting documentation.
 
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10. Are you eligible for noncompetitive consideration under a hiring authority not otherwise listed? (limit characters)
11. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member, or a current or former Peace Corps employee who meets one of the requirements described below for noncompetitive eligibility?
  • Former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months. *OR*
  • Former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student, or other experience related to this position. *OR*
  • Current Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service without a break in service of 3 days or more.  *OR*
  • Former Peace Corps employee who completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years.   
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12. Have you served in the previous five (5) years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
 
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13. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability Appointment for which you can provide appropriate documentation issued by a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits? (limit characters)
14. Are you a veteran separated under honorable conditions who meets one of the eligibility requirements listed below for a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)?  NOTE:  VRA is limited to positions at the GS-11 level or below.
  • Disabled veteran; or
  • Veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or
  • Veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or
  • Recently separated veteran (i.e., within the past 3 years).
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15. Are you eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)? This includes veterans whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND either served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military OR are entitled to veterans' preference.
 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (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 Requirements for the Meteorology series, 1340 because I have:
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2. ZP-3 (Research): In addition to the meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement, 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 Research Meteorologist, ZP-1340-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
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3. ZP-4 (Research): In addition to the meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement, select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Research Meteorologist, ZP-1340-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
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4. What best describes your experience in the development of precipitation estimates for use in hydrologic and meteorological modeling?
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5. Select the response which best describes your experience in preparing the following specialized meteorological products: Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts, Winter Weather Forecasts, and Model Diagnostic Discussions including Evaluation of Ensemble Systems.
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6. Do you have the ability to plan, perform, lead, or analyze original, high quality meteorological research to improve prediction models?
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7. Do you have demonstrated experience developing or modifying computer software in a hydrological or meteorological research environment using programming languages, such as C, PERL, Java, PHP, or the Python programming language?
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8. Do you have experience using modern state-of-the art observational data (i.e. Doppler radar data, Satellite data, surface observing data, computer forecast model data) and workstations used to display and analyses said data in an operational environment?
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9. How familiar are you with the advanced scientific principles of applied meteorology and/or hydrology in support of research and/or operations?
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10. Do you have the ability to perform hydrometeorological research aimed specifically at improving warnings and forecasts and involving integrating data from remote sensing and prediction systems to improve forecast and warning techniques of high-impact weather and water events?
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11. Do you have the ability to perform original, high quality hydrometeorological research aimed specifically at improving warnings and forecasts and involving integrating data from remote sensing and prediction systems to improve forecast and warning techniques of high-impact weather and water events?
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12. Do you have experience in using data science techniques such as machine learning, neural networks, clustering, random forest, etc. in efforts to improve hydrometeorological analyses, forecasts and/or warnings?
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13. Select the statement that best describes your involvement in the development, testing or maintenance of science algorithms used to produce hydrometeorological analysis and prediction models?
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14. Select the response that best describes your experience collaborating with diverse groups of meteorological professionals, such as university researchers, forecasters, and/or private sector meteorologists, to resolve technical issues or complete scientific studies.
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15. Which of the following best describes your experience identifying problems, determining the accuracy and relevance of information and making sound judgements to generate, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations?
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16. Select the response that describes your experience distributing information about operation, tools and products for the purpose of distributing technical information to other personnel.
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17. Select the response that describes your experience providing guidance to scientists and senior officials regarding new meteorological weather tools and products.
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18. Select the response that best describes your experience contributing to the preparation and submission of manuscripts to scientific journals leading to formal publications?
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19. Select the statement that best describes your experience communicating and coordinating with scientists, data managers, and decision makers (e.g. agencies, organizations, scientific institutions, data centers, steering committees and/or scientific panels) about remote sensing and hazardous weather forecasting and impacts.
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20. Please select the response(s) below which best describe your participation in major scientific, technical or management conferences or workshops, and professional societies over the past five years. ("Major" is defined here as 50 or more attendees and representation from multiple agencies, institutions, or companies).
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21. Have you established, chaired, or been a member of a complex, multi-organizational committee regarding remote sensing, weather analysis and forecasting, hydrometeorological research and/or operations, and/or hazardous weather forecasting and impacts?
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22. 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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