Meteorologist

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) or National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP), with vacancies in each listed location.

This announcement establishes a Standing Register to fill vacancies as they arise. The first cut-off is October 17, 2026
, with additional cut-offs through the closing date. See Qualifications for details.

This Standing Register Job Announcement establishes an applicant pool under Direct Hire Authority 5 CFR 337.205(b) to fill full-time permanent positions at multiple NWS locations as vacancies occur. The announcement will remain open as stated in the vacancy notice. For consideration during the current review cycle, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on October 17, 2026.

Applications received after the cutoff may be considered during future review cycles. Applicants remain eligible for consideration for up to six months after the announcement closes or until they withdraw. Applicants who withdraw may reapply for future referrals. Eligible applicants may also be considered for additional vacancies as new certificates are issued.

After the announcement closes, applicants may submit documentation of additional qualifications earned after the closing date to noaa.applicantinquiries. This information may be considered for up to six months following the closing date.

Incomplete resumes, unsupported questionnaire responses, or missing required documentation may result in an applicant being rated ineligible or not qualified. Applicants may update their application for future cutoff dates.

Qualification requirements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

Applicants must meet the positive education requirement and specialized experience requirement (or applicable education substitution/combination). Transcripts must be submitted.

A. Degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or another natural science major that includes:

• At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours in meteorology/atmospheric science, including:
  • 6 semester hours in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics
  • 6 semester hours in analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale)
  • 3 semester hours in physical meteorology
  • 2 semester hours in remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation
• 6 semester hours of physics, including at least one laboratory course.
• 3 semester hours of ordinary differential equations.
• 9 semester hours in appropriate physical science coursework, including three or more of the following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy, advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, or computer science.

Calculus coursework appropriate for a physical science major is required as a prerequisite or corequisite for atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience that includes the required coursework above.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower federal grade level. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position duties. Qualifying experience may include paid or unpaid work, including volunteer service.

Applicants who meet the basic education requirement qualify at the GS-05 level.

In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must meet one of the following:

One year of…