- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary (Physical Scientist/Meteorologist)
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS AR-24-12536937-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 12, 2024 to Thursday, September 26, 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 series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement for the General Physical Science, series 1301:
2.
Select the one statement that best describes meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement for the Meteorologist, series 1340:
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Physical Scientist/Meteorologist at GS-13 or equivalent level in the Federal Service.
4.
Describe your experience analyzing atmospheric and oceanic data to determine relationships, sources, and trends to modify current real-time climate indices, predictive techniques, and evaluations of predictions.
5.
Do you have experience in the following areas? Please indicate all that apply.
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and evaluating climate data from observing networks?
7.
Do you have experience in media relations and how to convey scientific information to a non-scientific audience?
8.
Describe your experience assisting with the development literature reviews, risk and impact analyses, surveys or interviews to inform improvements to the communication of scientific information or delivery of decision support tools.
9.
Which of the following best describes your 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?
10.
What experience do you have interacting and collaborating with external government or industry customers?
11.
Describe your experience providing authoritative advice to other scientists and high-level officials on the transfer of new and emerging scientific technologies and techniques regarding sea ice and sea surface temperature forecasts.
12.
What is your level of expertise in developing, improving, and evaluating dynamical model-based climate analyses for atmosphere, land, ocean, and sea ice for sub-seasonal to seasonal (S2S) predictions and monitoring?
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience designing and implementing procedures that improved accuracy, timeliness, accessibility, and/or usability of sea ice, meteorological, hydrologic and/or climatic information?
14.
Have you developed and/or reviewed evaluation reports and program analysis of environmental products or services?
15.
Do you have experience in identifying new technologies, evaluating their contribution to existing organizational goals, and assessing the impact of potential changes on an existing operational environment?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
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.