- Position Title
- Meteorologist (Recent Grad)
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS AR-25-12574000-RG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024 to Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who meets the eligibility requirements described below for a Pathways Recent Graduate appointment?
- You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. NOTE: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. *OR*
- Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Recent Grad
1.
When did you obtain your latest degree or certificate (provide month/year in the space below)?
(limit 100 characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Please indicate which of the following best describes your eligibility for the Recent Graduate Program?
2.
Select the statement below that best describes how you meet the education requirement for Meteorology Series, 1340. Your application must support the response you selected.
3.
In addition to meeting one of the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist GS-07 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service:
4.
In addition to meeting one of the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the experience and/or education you possess in
performing the work of a Meteorologist GS-09 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service:
performing the work of a Meteorologist GS-09 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service:
5.
In addition to meeting one of the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the experience and/or education you possess in performing the work of a Meteorologist GS-11 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service:
6.
How familiar are you with the advance scientific principles of applied meteorology in support of operations? (ALL GRADES)
7.
Select the response which best describes your experience preparing and issuing forecasts and/or warnings in weather programs. (ALL GRADES)
8.
Which of the following best describes your involvement in the forecast process for developing and composing forecasts for the general public? (GS-07/09/11)
9.
What type of experience do you have in issuing meteorology products intended for aviation users? (GS-11)
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in supporting warning services during potentially hazardous weather or flooding events. (GS-11)
11.
What is your level of experience observing and recording environmental and/or meteorological data? (GS-07 only)
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and evaluating climate data from observing networks? (GS-07 only)
13.
Select the statement that best describes your experience using remote sensing to analyze or assess environmental data. (GS-07/GS-09)
14.
Which of the following best describes your experience using meteorological , hydrological, and climatic data to monitor and forecast weather/water/climate? (GS-07/GS-09)
15.
Do you have experience using modern state-of-the art observational data and workstations in an operational environment? (GS-09/GS-11)
16.
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? (GS-09 /GS-11)
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience conducting a weather watch using remotely sensed and in situ meteorological, hydrologic, and climatic data? (GS-09/GS-11)
18.
Have you used Doppler radar to support weather service operations? (GS-11)
19.
What is your experience interpreting numerical weather prediction model output for the purpose of preparing weather forecasts? (GS-11)
20.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing written analyses, reports, briefing materials on weather related topics? (GS-07/GS-09)
21.
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. (ALL GRADES)
22.
Describe your experience coordinating with internal and/or external stakeholders in order to obtain updated weather forecasts. (GS-09/GS-11)
23.
Describe your experience assisting with studies or developmental projects assessing the impacts of new science/technology/local techniques on weather operations. (GS-07 only)
24.
What is your experience participating in meteorological related projects (i.e. computer applications, published papers, local studies, etc.)? (ALL GRADES)
25.
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 operations? (GS-09/GS-11)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
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.