- Position Title
- Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-WFO-25-12577721 DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024 to Tuesday, November 5, 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.
Assessment 1
To be considered eligible for a Meteorologist position within the NWS, you must meet the education requirement for the 1340 Meteorology job series. The education requirement is defined as: your degree must have included:
1.24 semester/36 quarter hours in meteorology/atmospheric science that included:
A) a minimum of 6 semester hrs of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics*;
B) 6 semester hrs of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale);
C) 3 semester hrs of physical meteorology; and
D) 2 semester hrs of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation.
2. A minimum of 6-semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions*.
3. A minimum of 3-semester hours of ordinary differential equations*.
4. A minimum of 9 semester hrs of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of 3 or more of the following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy, advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and computer science.
* There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major
1.24 semester/36 quarter hours in meteorology/atmospheric science that included:
A) a minimum of 6 semester hrs of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics*;
B) 6 semester hrs of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale);
C) 3 semester hrs of physical meteorology; and
D) 2 semester hrs of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation.
2. A minimum of 6-semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions*.
3. A minimum of 3-semester hours of ordinary differential equations*.
4. A minimum of 9 semester hrs of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of 3 or more of the following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy, advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and computer science.
* There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major
1.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates that you meet the education requirement for this Meteorologist vacancy.
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-14 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Which of the following best reflects your experience in directing, coordinating, and leading group activities or in leading a team consisting of multiple people performing different functions whether formally or informally, in order to complete projects or fulfill other official responsibilities in a timely and successful manner?
4.
What is your experience communicating scientific research (methods, results, discussion, and conclusions) with internal and external stakeholders?
5.
Select the response which best describes your level of experience and knowledge of performing integration of new systems/operations requirements into an existing critical operations or complex.
6.
Do you have experience working on developing hydrometeorological forecast procedures to improve forecast and warning operations?
7.
What experience do you have developing or using verification information to evaluate office service performance to identify areas for improvement?
8.
What experience do you have developing or modifying scientific computer application software to improve services in an operational meteorological environment?
9.
Please describe your knowledge of meteorological and hydrological products and services.
10.
Do you have experience training others on an operational staff to improve services?
11.
Do you have experience working with university or other research communities to facilitate the transfer of new scientific or technical advances in hydrometeorology into an operational forecast environment?
12.
What is your experience in a position requiring the performance of meteorological warning and forecast duties?
13.
How familiar are you with the advanced scientific principles of applied meteorology in support of operations?
14.
How familiar are you with the advanced scientific principles of applied hydrology and climate in support of operations?
15.
Do you have experience using modern observational data and workstations in an operational environment?
16.
Select all items that describe your experience supporting management activities.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Do you have experience using modern observational data and workstations in an operational environment?
18.
Select all items that describe your experience supporting management activities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
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.