Physical Scientist​/Meteorologist​/Hydrologist

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Sector Operations Center, Florida Department of Emergency Management, with 1 vacancy in Tallahassee, FL.

• As an Emergency Response Specialist, provide accurate and timely Impact-based Decision Support Service (IDSS) to emergency managers, emergency response officials, state or regional decision makers for high impact weather, water and/or environmental events.
• Support development and execution of exercises in collaboration with state, regional, territorial partners and National Weather Service (NWS) field offices.
• Collaborate with partners identifying service gaps and requirements for weather, water and environmental information needs.
• Collaborate with NWS local, regional and national center offices on consistent messaging of weather, water, and environmental events.

• During periods of threatening weather, water or environmental events or rapidly changing conditions, increased workload and the necessity for rapid dissemination of 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 will be required to remain at the office when the general public is evacuating the area during high impact weather, water or environmental events to provide impact-based decision support services and warnings to critical decision makers including other federal, state or local level governmental agencies over matters involving immediate/emergency public health and safety measures.

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• If a Federal employee is applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) they must meet time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

• One year probationary period may be required.
• Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) may be authorized.
• This position requires Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
• 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.

• Basic Education Requirement: 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science for 1301 series; 30 semester hours in hydrology and related sciences for 1315 series; 24 semester hours in meteorology/atmospheric science and related courses for 1340 series. College transcripts must be submitted.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service, must include
  • Conducting weather, water or environmental data analysis and operations in support of emergency response activities; and
  • Coordinating with partners during high impact weather, water, climate or environmental events.
• For GS‑13 level, specialized experience must be equivalent to GS‑12 and include the above competencies.

The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

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