- Position Title
- Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS PR GU-25-12621063-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024 to Tuesday, December 10, 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.
Preferences
1.
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.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the Meteorology series 1340, because I have:
2.
GS-11: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist GS-1340-11 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
3.
GS-12: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best your experience performing the work of a Meteorologist GS-1340-12.
4.
What is your experience level with Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models, including the use of ensemble and high resolution mesoscale models?
5.
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?
6.
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.?
7.
Please select the answer that best describes your performing short-range forecast operations that are conducted before and during high water and flood episodes.
8.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in supporting warning services during potentially hazardous weather or flooding events.
9.
Describe your experience serving as primary focal point or program leader for weather services.
10.
Select the statement that best describes your experience giving weather presentations at meetings, workshops and/or conferences.
11.
Select the response which best describes your experience providing weather information to the media government officials or general public.
12.
Describe your experience supporting interpretive services to prepare for and minimize the impacts of hazardous weather, water and climate events.
13.
Please describe your experience participating in area-wide weather preparedness and coordination programs.
14.
Describe your experience leading area wide weather preparedness and coordination programs with the general public.
15.
Do you have experience gathering and analyzing meteorological data from a variety of sources (e.g.. sensors, computer software/applications)?
16.
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?
17.
Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and evaluating climate data from observing networks?
18.
Do you have experience using dual-polarization radar to assist with issuing forecasts or warnings?
19.
Describe your experience supporting operational changes in an organization.
20.
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?
21.
Do you have experience in building business cases based on the society impacts of severe weather warning and forecast improvements?
22.
Describe your experience coordinating with emergency managers on weather, water or natural disasters.
23.
Select the response which best describes your experience maintaining frequent consultation and coordination with stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of the warning, forecast, and service programs.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
24.
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.