- Position Title
- Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS WR MT-25-12588477-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 1, 2024 to Friday, November 15, 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 who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service from a Federal agency outside of the Department of Commerce 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 (1) year ago.
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 (1) year ago.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s).
2.
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.
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.
2.
Applicants applying for consideration at the GS-05 grade level are only required to meet the above listed education requirement. Select the statement below that confirms you meet the education requirement as defined above. Your resume must clearly support the response you select or you will be rated as not qualified.
3.
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-07 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.
4.
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-09 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.
5.
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-11 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.
6.
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-12 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.
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience using numerical modeling techniques to create short- and long-range forecasts?
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience utilizing surface and upper air observations from a wide range of observing systems to support weather and/or water services?
9.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and evaluating climate data from observing networks?
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience conducting a real-time weather watch through a hydrometeorological analysis of observing system information such as from weather radars, satellites, or in-situ observations?
11.
Which of the following best describe your involvement in the composition and dissemination of special statements concerning severe weather, flash flooding, river flooding, winter storms, high winds, etc.?
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience using meteorological, hydrological, and climatic data to monitor and forecast weather/water/climate?
13.
Select from the list the type of meteorological, hydrological, and climatic data that you have experience using to monitor and forecast weather/water/climate. Check all that apply.
14.
Which of the following best describes your experience managing environmental data systems and using advanced applications to analyze either real time and/or historical meteorological/hydrological/climatic data?
15.
Which of the following best describes your experience utilizing AWIPS or any other integrated computer workstation platforms containing hydrometeorological data and information for analysis and forecasting?
16.
Do you have experience using dual-polarization radar to assist with issuing forecasts or warnings?
17.
Integrate meteorological data from a variety of sources.
18.
Conduct real-time weather watch through hydrometeorological analysis of observing system information (weather radars, satellites, lightning detection networks, or in-situ operations).
19.
Evaluate climate data from observing networks.
20.
Use dual-polarizing radar to assist with issuing forecasts or warnings.
21.
Which of the following best describes your experience participating in briefings, meetings, or conferences to present technical or scientific information?
22.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing written analyses, reports, briefing materials on weather related topics?
23.
Which of the following best describes your experience supporting the development, production and delivery of interpretive services such as tailored products, specialized notifications, remote briefings, and/or on-site deployments to partners to prepare for and minimize the impacts of hazardous weather, water, and climate events?
24.
Select the response which best describes your experience providing weather information to the media or general public.
25.
Which of the following best describes your involvement in the forecast process for developing and composing forecasts for the general public?
26.
Provide weather presentations at meetings, workshops and conferences.
27.
Provide weather information to the media, government officials or general public.
28.
Support interpretive services to prepare for and minimize the impacts of hazardous weather, water and climate events.
29.
Participate in area wide weather preparedness and coordination programs with the general public.
30.
Lead area wide weather preparedness and coordination programs with the general public.
31.
Utilize numerical weather prediction models (WPM), including ensemble and high resolution mesoscale models.
32.
Analyze and assess current and future weather situations at both the synoptic and mesoscale levels.
33.
Participate in the composition and dissemination of special statements concerning severe weather, flash flooding, river flooding, winter storms and high winds etc.
34.
Perform short range forecast operations before and during high water and flood episodes.
35.
Support warning services during potentially hazardous weather or flooding events.
36.
Serve as primary focal point or program leader for weather services.
37.
Support operational changes in an organization.
38.
Participate in local studies to assess the impacts of new science/technology/and local techniques on warning and forecast operations.
39.
Support building business cases based on societal impacts of severe weather warnings and forecast improvements.
40.
Coordinate with emergency managers on weather, water or natural disasters.
41.
Maintain frequent consultation and coordination with stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of the warning, forecast or service program.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
42.
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.