- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary (Meteorologist/Hydrologist/Physical Scientist)
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-AR-25-12596948 DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024 to Wednesday, November 20, 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 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.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Meteorologist series, 1340 because I have:
2.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Hydrology series, 1315 because I have:
3.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the Physical Scientist series, 1301 because I have:
4.
In addition to meeting one of the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the experience that you possess in performing the work of an Interdisciplinary (Meteorologist/Hydrologist/Physical Scientist), at the GS-13 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
5.
Select the statement that best describes your experience giving presentations to other technical experts during high impact weather, water, climate or environmental events.
6.
Select the statement that best describes your experience giving presentations to the general public during high impact weather, water, climate or environmental events.
7.
Have you assessed the current and forecast state of the atmosphere or environmental conditions based upon a scientific process which integrates information from meteorological, climatological, hydrological, or other relevant environmental data?
8.
Select the response which best describes your experience preparing and issuing forecasts and/or warnings in weather, water, or environmental programs.
9.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in supporting warning services during potentially hazardous weather, flooding, or other environmental events.
10.
What is your experience in working in an emergency response environment?
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience in the development, production and delivery of interpretive services by providing Impact Based Decision Support Services (IDSS) (or similar) 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, climate, and environmental events?
12.
Do you have experience using Impact-Based Decision Support Services (IDSS) or similar to provide forecast advice and interpretative services to emergency personnel and public safety officials?
13.
Select the response that best describes your experience in associated liaison activities with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience partnering with government agencies, international organizations, and other countries/governments on emergency response activities during high impact weather, water, climate or environmental events.
15.
Do you have experience coordinating and implementing weather, water, climate, or environmental policy for Impact-based Decision Support Service (IDSS) or similar?
16.
Do you have experience providing programmatic support for weather, water, climate, or environmental forecast advice and interpretative services commonly associated with Impact-based Decision Support Service (IDSS) or similar?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
17.
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.