- Position Title
- Meteorologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NWS-OD-25-12621840 DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 27, 2024 to Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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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
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience and/or education 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 one of the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the experience that you possess in performing the work of a Meteorologist GS-1340-13 or equivalent grade level in the Federal Service.
3.
Describe your experience applying advanced scientific principles of applied meteorology, hydrology or climate in support of operations.
4.
What is your level of experience providing scientific and programmatic support to address critical weather, water and climate?
5.
Do you have experience analyzing complex weather patterns, making recommendations, and developing guidance to improve techniques?
6.
Do you have experience serving as a technical liaison?
7.
Do you have experience demonstrating your ability to communicate technical aspects of weather service programs and present policy positions to other professional or non-professional groups, organizations or agencies?
8.
Describe your experience overseeing the coordination of scientific and technical advancement for new technologies to derive and disseminate critical weather, water and climate information to various organizations having different forecasting needs.
9.
Select the statement that best describes your experience reviewing, coordinating, and implementing policies pertaining to area-wide warning and preparedness programs.
10.
Describe your experience collaborating with management and national weather centers to develop forecast guidance requirements for emergency managers, emergency response officials and federal, decision makers.
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience conducting studies of public response to severe weather warnings for weather events of lesser magnitude than those requiring full disaster survey teams?
12.
Select the statement that best describes your experience maintaining frequent consultation and coordination of highly technical information to non technical customers to ensure delivery of consistent services and messaging to all levels of the organization.
13.
What is your experience analyzing environmental impact of severe weather, water, climate and briefing national leadership (i.e. congressman, cabinet members, vice-president and other senior executives from other government agencies)?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
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.