US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Lead Hydro-Meteorologist Technician
US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
DutiesAs a Lead Hydro-Meteorologist Technician (OPL) you will perform the following duties:
Issue weather, water, and climate information, including accurate and timely warnings and forecasts, to the public and other customers served within the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) area of responsibility.
Analyze and evaluate local synoptic and mesoscale weather and hydrologic observations available from multiple observation sources at the WFO while on an operational shift.
Ensure the basic operating characteristics of NWS electronic and computer systems used in data acquisition, communications, information processing, and dissemination activities, including control procedures associated with the WSR-88D system.
Provide appropriate advice, training, guidance, explanations, weather briefings and answers to questions as requested by the public, the media, and other interested customers of weather, water, and climate products and services.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
A one year probationary period may be required.
Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
This position is covered by (1538).
Key Requirements:
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
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: https://www.opm.gov/policy
EDUCATION:
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
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.
To qualify for the GS-12:
Applicants must 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:
Using weather radar systems for data acquisition, information processing, or dissemination activities;
Analyzing and monitoring mesoscale weather and hydrologic observations;
Assessing weather situations and associated meteorological and hydrologic data to provide information, warnings and forecasts to the public and customers;
Assembling, monitoring, and maintaining weather instruments.
Additional InformationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website.
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.
The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies:
Communications and Media
Meteorology
Remote Sensing
Technology Application
Required DocumentsA complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire.
You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.
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Issue weather, water, and climate information, including accurate and timely warnings and forecasts, to the public and other customers served within the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) area of responsibility.
Analyze and evaluate local synoptic and mesoscale weather and hydrologic observations available from multiple observation sources at the WFO while on an operational shift.
Ensure the basic operating characteristics of NWS electronic and computer systems used in data acquisition, communications, information processing, and dissemination activities, including control procedures associated with the WSR-88D system.
Provide appropriate advice, training, guidance, explanations, weather briefings and answers to questions as requested by the public, the media, and other interested customers of weather, water, and climate products and services.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
A one year probationary period may be required.
Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
This position is covered by (1538).
Key Requirements:
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
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: https://www.opm.gov/policy
EDUCATION:
There is no positive education requirement for this position.
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.
To qualify for the GS-12:
Applicants must 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:
Using weather radar systems for data acquisition, information processing, or dissemination activities;
Analyzing and monitoring mesoscale weather and hydrologic observations;
Assessing weather situations and associated meteorological and hydrologic data to provide information, warnings and forecasts to the public and customers;
Assembling, monitoring, and maintaining weather instruments.
Additional InformationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website.
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.
The Department of the Commerce (DOC) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies:
Communications and Media
Meteorology
Remote Sensing
Technology Application
Required DocumentsA complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire.
You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.
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