Meteorologist, (map)
Company: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Location: Longmont
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
SummaryApplicants currently occupying a 1340 series position in
the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration and applying
under competitive merit promotion procedures are covered under the
"Exception" clause and DO NOT need to submit transcripts. This
position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Center
Weather Service Unit (CWSU), Federal Aviation Administrations
(FAA), Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), with one vacancy
in Longmont, CO.Learn more about this agencyHelpOverviewAccepting
applicationsOpen & closing dates06/10/2022 to
06/24/2022Salary$87,491 - $113,743 per yearPay scale & gradeGS
12HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:Longmont, CO1
vacancyRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes-as determined by the agency
policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Up to 10% domestic travel
may be required.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-Payment of
relocation expenses is authorized.Appointment typePermanentWork
scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential12Job family
(Series)1340 MeteorologySupervisory statusNoSecurity
clearanceOtherDrug testNoAnnouncement numberNWS-CR-2022-0060Control
number659215700HelpThis job is open toIndividuals with
disabilitiesFederal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or
former competitive service federal employees.Career transition
(CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a
"surplus" or "displaced" employee.Land & base managementCertain
current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or
base management agency.Military spousesPeace Corps & AmeriCorps
VistaSpecial authoritiesIndividuals eligible under a special
authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring
regulations.VeteransClarification from the agencyVEOA, 30%
Disabled. Current or former employees at a land management agency
who were initially hired under competitive procedures in a
time-limited appointment. Schedule A.VideosHelpDuties0"> 0">
The working title for this position is General Forecaster. As a
General Forecaster, you will perform the following duties: Provide
meteorological consultation and advice to managers and air traffic
controllers, and terminal facilities concerning forecast or actual
adverse weather conditions which affect air traffic operations or
aircraft safety over any portion of the Air Route Traffic Control
Center (ARTCC) area. Work closely with Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) officials having responsibilities and/or
interest in aviation safety for the National Airspace System (NAS)
for the ARTCC area. On short notice, coordinate with the
appropriate forecast office and the Aviation Weather Center (AWC)
to obtain updated aviation forecasts with suddenly changing weather
conditions. Provide detailed briefing of current and forecast
weather several times a day for ARTCC personnel, terminal approach
control personnel and Control Tower personnel concerning
meteorological phenomena affecting the system in which briefings
are both scheduled and on demand. HelpRequirementsConditions of
EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.Required to
pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.Must be
suitable for Federal employment.Must be registered for Selective
Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).Time-in-grade/band must be met
by closing date of announcement.Due to COVID-19, the agency is
currently in an expanded telework posture. NOAA received notice of
reintegration to occur on April 25, 2022.As employees are permitted
to return to the office, you will need to follow management's
guidelines on the expectation of reporting to the duty station
listed on this announcement. You may be eligible to request to
telework depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
This position requires a Low Risk Security Clearance. A one year
probationary period may be required. Payment of relocation expenses
is authorized.This position is in the bargaining unit. WORK
ENVIRONMENT: The work environment most closely resembles that of an
office with added specialized equipment at the Air Traffic
facility.He/she will be dealing frequently under high stress
conditions involving the safety of flights within the National
Airspace System. Applicants must meet ALL application requirements,
to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME
(ET) on the closing date of this
announcement.QualificationsQualification 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:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position
has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one
year of Specialized Experience 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:At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in
meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of:a.Six
semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics;*b.Six
semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems
(synoptic/mesoscale);c.Three semester hours of physical
meteorology; andd.Two semester hours of remote sensing of the
atmosphere and/or instrumentation.2. Six semester hours of physics,
with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions.*3.Three
semester hours of ordinary differential equations.*4. At least nine
semester hours of course work appropriate for a physical science
major in any combination of 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, and computer science. * There is a prerequisite or
corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and
thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus
courses must be appropriate for a physical science major. ORB.
Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A
above, plus appropriate experience or additional
education.-AND-SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one
year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and
responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal
Service.Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the
applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and
abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This
experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience
refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done
through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps)
and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic,
religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work
helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can
provide valuable training and experience that translates directly
to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying
experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify at the GS-12
level:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the Basic
Requirements above, applicants must also possess one full year (52
weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the
Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the
following: Providing meteorological support for aviation
operations; and Disseminating significant weather information
including potentially hazardous weather conditions to officials.
EducationSubstitution of education for specialized experience is
not applicable to this vacancy. College Transcript:If you are
qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college
transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the
number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course
title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit
evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is
equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume.You may
submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of
the application process. If course content cannot be easily
identified from the title of the course as listed on your
transcript, you must submit an official course description from the
college/university that reflects the content at the time the course
was taken.Note: Your college transcript is used to verify
successful completion of degree, or college course work.An official
college transcript will be required before you can report to
duty.Additional informationWell-qualified for CTAP and ICTAP
eligibility includes those candidates who have been determined to
exceed minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at
least a rating of 85, but otherwise may or may not be among the
highly or best-qualified candidates.Information about CTAP and
ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career
Transition Resources website at:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.CTAP
applicants MUST submit the following documents:A copy of your
specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to
relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or
certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation
(this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility
for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice). A copy of
your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action", noting current
position, grade level, and duty location; A copy of your latest
performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation
from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.ICTAP
applicants MUST submit the following documents:A copy of your RIF
separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to
relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification
from your former agency that it cannot place you after your
recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the
National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible
for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of
Personnel Action" documenting your RIF separation, noting your
positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency
certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc; A copy of
your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any
documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion
potential.Non-Competitive Reinstatement to a Higher Grade/Band than
Previously Held MUST submit the following documents: 1.SF-50,
"Notification of Personnel Action: you must provide the most
current Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) that verifies
career/career-conditional status, title, series, and highest grade
level held on a permanent basis for your previous position. (do not
submit an Award SF-50) AND, the SF-50 that verifies your separation
date; AND. 2.Performance Appraisal - most recent performance
appraisal showing the official rating of record, signed by a
supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is
unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan that does not include
this information. NOAA participates in e-Verify.E-Verify is an
Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security
Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to
electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly
hired employees.Read moreHelpA career with the U.S. government
provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a
federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range
of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the
type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time,
part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more
information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be
EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you
meet the qualifications above.We will review your resume, optional
cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet
the minimum qualifications for the position.If you meet the minimum
qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare
your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to
your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire
(True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions).However, your
resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the
scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered.The
best-qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the
hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.The scored
occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following
competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
Knowledge of aviation and operating needs for and use of weather
products. Ability to communicate with internal and external
stakeholders. Ability to coordinate updated aviation forecasts.
Ability to provide scheduled and on demand briefings of current and
forecast weather situations. Due weight shall be given to
performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR
335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by
the hiring manager. If referred, all relevant documents including
performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application
package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review. You
may preview questions for this vacancy.HelpA career with the U.S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits
package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have
access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your
federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more
about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits
depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position
is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency
for more information on the specific benefits offered.As a new or
existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a
range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you
have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an
intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following
benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're
eligible under their policies. A complete application package
includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy
announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to
include in your resume At a minimum, your resume mustindicate your
citizenship; if you are registered for Selective Service (if you
are a male born after 12/31/59); job title(s) (include job series
and grade, if federal); duties description; education; starting and
ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week. We
recommend using the inbuilt USAJobs Resume Builder to ensure you do
not miss any information.Your resume should describe your
specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy
announcement questionnaire. SF-50, "Notification of Personnel
Action: If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must
provide the most current Notification of Personnel Action (Form
SF-50) that verifies career/career-conditional status, title,
series and grade (do not submit an Award SF-50). Also provide the
SF-50 that reflects the highest grade level held on a permanent
basis or the full performance level of your current position,
whichever is higher. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible
rating. Veteran's documentation: If you are requesting
consideration under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) or
Veterans Readjustment Act (VRA) you must submit a copy of your
Member 4 DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of
service or other valid proof of eligibility (i.e., statement of
service that shows service dates AND character of service) and/or
any other required supporting documents (VA
Letter).http://www.opm.gov/staffingPortal/Vetguide.asp#VeteransEmploymentAct1998.
Active Duty Service Members: You must submit a statement of
discharge/certification of release or an official written document
from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be
discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces
under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the
announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military
identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the
appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge
status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this
job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access
to your DD-214 online please visit
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records Career
Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation if applicable (see other
information). Documentation supporting eligibility for
non-competitive appointment, (severely disabled, eligible veterans,
certain military spouses, etc.) Education.If this position requires
proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript
or a list of courses that includes the following information: name
of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and
quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign
Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities
must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S.
colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part
in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including
transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an
equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of
these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of
Education's website. You MUST provide a copy of the letter
containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course
by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide
such documentation by the closing date of the announcement will
result in lost consideration. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Due weight shall
be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5
CFR 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted
by the hiring manager. Performance Appraisal - Submit the most
recent performance appraisal (dated within the last 3 years)
showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor. Do
not submit a performance plan that does not include this
information. Awards - Copies of any award received within the last
3 years. Applicants may submit these documents during the
application process. If you are relying on your education to meet
qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an
accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools
accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required
information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an
ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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