- Position Title
- Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-WFO-25-12601080 DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 8, 2024 to Friday, November 22, 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.
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 Meteorology Series, 1340 because I have:
2.
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Meteorologist, GS-1340-14 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
3.
Please describe your knowledge of meteorological and hydrological products and services.
4.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in developing and overseeing forecast- based decision support services during potentially hazardous weather and/or flooding events.
5.
Do you have experience communicating effectively on administrative and technical topics and in a manner appropriate to all levels of internal and external customers?
6.
Select all items that describe your experience supporting management activities.(Select all that apply)
7.
Please describe your experience participating in community weather and/or flood preparedness activities and education programs.
8.
Please select the statement that best describes your experience developing and implementing drills that exercise standard operating procedures for severe weather events.
9.
Do you have experience developing and implementing meteorological and hydrologic public awareness preparedness programs designed to educate the public to ensure the mitigation of death, injury, and property damage or loss caused by severe weather and water events?
10.
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?
11.
Please describe your experience leading customer-driven service improvement programs. (A customer-driven service improvement program is one that is developed by a specific customer input; has a tangible presence through the web, product(s), or outreach; and has been implemented by the office or work unit.)
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience giving weather presentations at meetings, workshops and/or conferences.
13.
Please describe your experience giving interviews to the media through TV, radio, print, or the web.
14.
Please describe your experience performing external briefings and presentations you have successfully given to city, county, state, and/or Federal officials.
15.
What is your experience in a position requiring the performance of meteorological warning and forecast duties?
16.
Which of the following best reflects your experience evaluating hydrometeorological products and services for adequacy and usefulness?
17.
Do you have experience developing, implementing, and managing advanced techniques for preparing forecasts and warnings for with emphasis on applying new data sets and technology to improve synoptic, mesoscale or river forecasts?
18.
Which of the following best reflects your experience developing, proposing and/or implementing severe weather warning, forecast, and service products?
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.