Meteorologist

Summary

Position located in NOAA National Weather Service (NWS), at Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) or National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). Standing Register to fill vacancies as they arise, initial cut‑off date of May 22, 2026.

Open: 05/01/2026 – 09/30/2026. Salary: $40,736 – $90,731 per year (GS 5 –
9). Locations include Anchorage, AK;
Fairbanks, AK;
Juneau, AK;
Pago Pago, AS;
San Joaquin, CA;
Key West, FL;
Barrigada, GU;
Honolulu, HI;
Dodge City, KS;
Goodland, KS;
Jackson, KY;
Lake Charles, LA;
Glasgow, MT;
Santa Teresa, NM;
Elko, NV;
Medford, OR;
Pendleton, OR;
Carolina, PR;
Brownsville, TX;
Midland, TX;
Riverton, WY.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, federal employees in transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), and other eligible applicants.

• Integrate forecast weather, water, and climate hazards with societal risks to produce and communicate life‑saving impact‑based warnings, advisories, outlooks, and general forecasts.
• Support development, production, and delivery of interpretive services, including tailored products, specialized notifications, remote briefings, and/or on‑site deployments to core partners in public safety and property protection.
• Collect, assess, analyze, and integrate a complete set of environmental data for forecasts at global, synoptic, and finer meso‑scale levels.
• Collaborate and co‑create with colleagues, leveraging talents to improve and optimize day‑to‑day operational functions of WFOs/NCEP.
• Use state‑of‑the‑art hydro‑meteorological data to monitor current conditions and assist in forecast preparation for weather, water, or climate hazards.

• Typical office setting with rotating shift work (24/7 operations); periods of acute mental alertness during rapidly changing weather conditions.
• Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.
• Low risk security clearance required; background investigation and successful completion required.
• One‑year probationary period may apply under Direct Hire Authority.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Positive education requirement:
  Meteorology or related natural science major with specified coursework (24 semester hours in meteorology/atmospheric science, including dynamics, thermodynamics, analysis, three English scientific courses, two remote sensing).
• One year specialized experience equivalent to GS‑05 (or GS‑07) in federal or non‑federal service, including use of hydro‑meteorological data to support forecast warnings.
• Combination of graduate education and experience may substitute for specialized experience.
• Applicable to all GS levels 5, 7, 9, and up to GS‑12.

Federal employee benefits, including health, retirement, and paid leave, available to full‑time, part‑time, and intermittent positions. Eligibility and specific benefits vary by position type.

• Resume (maximum two pages).
• Unofficial transcripts for education requirements.
• Documentation for CTAP/ICTAP candidates, if applicable.
• Any additional documents dictated by the Qualifications or Additional Information sections.

Complete all questionnaires, assessments, and required documents on USAJOBS. Submit by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date. The application process includes an initial online application, completion of USA Hire assessments (if required), and submission of supporting documentation.

Email: noaa.applicantinquiries