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Position Title
Meteorologist
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NWS WR CA-25-12657349-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 6, 2025 to Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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. 
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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.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the Meteorology Series, 1340, because I have:
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2. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the statement that best describes the experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist, GS-1340-05 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service:
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3. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist, GS-1340-07 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service: (limit characters)
4. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist, GS-1340-09 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service: (limit characters)
5. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Meteorologist, GS-1340-11 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service:
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6. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements, select the one statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Meteorologist, GS-1340-12 or equivalent grade level in the Federal service.
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7. Which of the following best describes your experience using numerical modeling techniques to create short- and long-range forecasts?
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8. 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?
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9. How familiar are you with the advance scientific principles of applied meteorology in support of operations?
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10. 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?
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11. Which of the following best describes your experience reviewing and evaluating climate data from observing networks?
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12. 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.?
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13. Which of the following best describes your involvement in the forecast process for developing and composing specialized-sector forecasts such as severe storm, tropical, winter, excessive rainfall, marine, fire weather, and/or aviation?
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14. Select the statement that best describes your experience giving weather presentations at meetings, workshops and/or conferences.
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15. Select the response which best describes your experience providing weather information to the media or general public.
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16. Which of the following best describes your experience developing and/or organizing an outreach effort (e.g. booths at fairs or shows; spotter/preparedness training; weather-related pamphlets, etc.)?
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17. 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?
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18. Which of the following best describes your experience in assisting 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, and climate events?
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19. 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, and climate events?
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20. Select the state-of-the-art modern observational data sets and workstations that you have experience with in an operational environment? (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
21. 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?
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22. 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?
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23. Do you have experience using dual-polarization radar to assist with issuing forecasts or warnings?
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24. Which of the following best describes your experience as it relates to using Doppler radar data to interpret and analyze weather conditions?
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25. Which of the following best describes your experience participating in briefings, meetings, or conferences to present technical or scientific information?
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26. Which of the following best describes your experience preparing written analyses, reports, briefing materials on weather related topics?
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27. Which of the following best describes your experience in participating in the collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to improve operational functions for an office or entity?
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28. Which of the following best describes your experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to improve operational functions for an office or entity?
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29. Which of the following best describes your experience designing and implementing procedures that improved accuracy, timeliness, accessibility, and/or usability of meteorological, hydrologic and/or climatic information?
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30. Have you participated or been a member on weather related local, regional, or national team? (Select all that apply)
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31. Which of following best describes your experience as a Primary Focal Point or Program Leader (e.g. Doppler radar, satellite, AWIPS or similar system, hydrology, IT, fire weather, marine, aviation, public forecasts, verification, surface or upper air observing systems, QA, diversity, scientific research)?
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
32. 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.
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