Meteorologist

Summary

This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO) with vacancies in each listed location. WFOs issue warnings and forecasts for their local area, keeping the public informed of weather hazards and interacting with emergency management partners to mitigate the impacts of weather and water hazards. You will directly contribute to the WFO teams by providing highly specialized support for scientific and engineering operations.

• As a Warning Coordination Meteorologist, the incumbent will serve as the principal interface between the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) and the users of WFO products and services in leading the effort to ensure their evaluation, adjustment, and improvement, and lead the office Impact‑Based Decision Support (IDSS) program.
• Conduct a WFO area‑wide preparedness planning and citizen education effort with and through various local and state agencies and related organizations.
• Serve as office supervisor when designated. Serve as Senior Forecaster on shift duty no more than 25% of the time.
• Collaborate with state and local agencies in developing, proposing, and implementing plans to develop, modify, or tailor IDSS, products, and services with the goal of service improvement or increased product usefulness.

• The work is generally sedentary, although carrying of bulky projectors and other informational materials is occasionally required, along with some light travel.
• Routine duties require meeting tight deadlines.
• 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.

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

• One year probationary period may be required.
• Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) may be 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; and
• 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:
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience OR substitution of education for experience OR combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:

A. Degree:
Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or other natural science major that included: