National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Lead Meteorologist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Lead Meteorologist Fairbanks, Alaska
Summary:
This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), with three vacancies in Fairbanks, Alaska. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS AR-24-12560595-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.Responsibilities:
As a Lead Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties:Serve as the shift leader responsible for quality and timeliness of all NWS forecast and service products, warnings, and advisories prepared and issued by the Weather Forecast Office (WFO).Conduct a weather watch which involves interpretation of Doppler radar data, satellite imagery, and the analysis of other hydrometeorological data for the preparation of all WFO warning, forecast and service products, including individual briefings.Serve as the primary contact with other Federal, state, and local agencies such as FAA, FEMA, and emergency management and law enforcement officials over matters involving the initiation and implementation of immediate or emergency public health and safety measures based on NWS forecasts, warnings and watches.Handle general office administrative matters which may occur on shift including augmenting staff, approving overtime and leave.Conditions of Employment:
Working on rotating shifts is routinely required with the WFO in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Requirements:Must be a U.S. Citizen.Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.More requirements are listed under Qualification and Other Information.Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).Qualifications:
This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience in order to be found minimally qualified. You MUST meet the following requirements:EDUCATION:
A degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included at least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science.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.Additional Information:
NOAA participates in e-Verify. 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.
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Summary:
This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), with three vacancies in Fairbanks, Alaska. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS AR-24-12560595-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.Responsibilities:
As a Lead Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties:Serve as the shift leader responsible for quality and timeliness of all NWS forecast and service products, warnings, and advisories prepared and issued by the Weather Forecast Office (WFO).Conduct a weather watch which involves interpretation of Doppler radar data, satellite imagery, and the analysis of other hydrometeorological data for the preparation of all WFO warning, forecast and service products, including individual briefings.Serve as the primary contact with other Federal, state, and local agencies such as FAA, FEMA, and emergency management and law enforcement officials over matters involving the initiation and implementation of immediate or emergency public health and safety measures based on NWS forecasts, warnings and watches.Handle general office administrative matters which may occur on shift including augmenting staff, approving overtime and leave.Conditions of Employment:
Working on rotating shifts is routinely required with the WFO in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Requirements:Must be a U.S. Citizen.Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.More requirements are listed under Qualification and Other Information.Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).Qualifications:
This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience in order to be found minimally qualified. You MUST meet the following requirements:EDUCATION:
A degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included at least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science.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.Additional Information:
NOAA participates in e-Verify. 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.
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