Meteorological Technician

Summary

This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for collecting field-based observations and data specific to snow avalanches, the mountain snowpack, and mountain weather conditions for assigned areas.

Communicates routinely with local Forest Service Avalanche Center personnel to appraise weather conditions based on judgment and evaluation of relevant factors.

Often drives over snow covered roads in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, operates a snowmobile in deep unconsolidated snow, and cross-country skis in steep backcountry avalanche terrain to do so.

Conducts daily field based avalanche, snowpack, and basic weather watch to obtain, and record avalanche data.

Interprets technical information to make stability evaluations for assigned area of observation, then records written summary of findings in a predetermined format.

Reports findings to Avalanche Forecasters at the local Avalanche Forecast Center.

Archives collected field data in the computer data base of avalanche, snowpack, and mountain weather information.

At the request of the Supervisor, provides training on avalanches and avalanche rescue to Forest Service or other personnel.

Conducts preliminary avalanche incident investigation when Avalanche Forecast Center staff is unable to.

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
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• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to safely and efficiently navigate mountainous terrain in a harsh winter environment using backcountry skis and snowmobiles.
• Incumbent must maintain a valid state driver's license and have the ability to drive over snow covered roads in a four-wheel drive vehicle.

You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. Eligible applicants will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire.

Applicants with veterans' preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans' preference within each category. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be referred to the selecting official.

Note:

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.