- Position Title
- Research Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- OAR NSSL-24-12494152-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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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 Requirements for the Meteorology series, 1340 because I have:
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.
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.
4.
What best describes your experience in the development of precipitation estimates for use in hydrologic and meteorological modeling?
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.
6.
Do you have the ability to plan, perform, lead, or analyze original, high quality meteorological research to improve prediction models?
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?
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?
9.
How familiar are you with the advanced scientific principles of applied meteorology and/or hydrology in support of research and/or operations?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
17.
Select the response that describes your experience providing guidance to scientists and senior officials regarding new meteorological weather tools and products.
18.
Select the response that best describes your experience contributing to the preparation and submission of manuscripts to scientific journals leading to formal publications?
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.
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).
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?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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.