Meteorologist

Summary

This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), with one vacancy in each listed location. WFOs issue watches, warnings and advisories as well as forecasts for their local area, keeping the public informed of weather hazards and interacting with emergency management partners to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of weather and water hazards. They monitor multiple sources of observations, disseminate weather, water and climate‑related information.

As a Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties:

• Integrate, with occasional assistance, forecast weather, water, and climate hazards with associated societal risks to produce and communicate life‑saving impact‑based warnings, advisories, outlooks and general forecasts, providing initial review of data to ensure accuracy, precision, and timeliness.
• Support the development, production and delivery of interpretive services by providing, with occasional assistance, most Impact Based Decision Support Services (IDSS) that include tailored products, specialized notifications, remote briefings, and/or on‑site deployments to a set of core partners that share a role in public safety and protection of property.
• Collect, assess, analyze, and integrate a complete set of environmental data in order to provide forecasts of critical elements at global, synoptic, and increasingly finer meso‑scale levels.
• Assist in the collaboration and co‑creation with colleagues while leveraging the talents of others to improve and optimize the day‑to‑day operational functions of the Weather Forecast Offices (WFO)/National Center.

NOTE: These duties are described at the GS‑09 level; the GS‑05 and GS‑07 are developmental leading to such performance. All positions are developmental to the Full Performance Level (FPL) GS‑12.

• The work is performed in a typical office setting.
• During periods of threatening weather or rapidly changing weather conditions, the increase in workload and the necessity for rapid dissemination of weather warnings and updates requires periods of acute mental alertness and produces considerable mental stress. Adverse weather conditions often require the incumbent to work hours longer than the usual shift, adding to mental and physical stress.
• Incumbent must maintain sharp mental focus during highly stressful events.
• Incumbent will be required to maintain a weather watch at the office when the general public is evacuating the area.

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• This position requires a Low Risk Security Clearance.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement.

• One year probationary period may be required.
• Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) is not authorized.
• Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

* Note:

A one year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1‑year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• Needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of then Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at:…