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Meteorologist investigates, integrates and analyzes meteorological data from a variety of sources, including surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Analyzes weather model guidance and issues specialized hazardous weather forecasts when warranted. Being a Meteorologist requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Meteorologist work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Meteorologist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Meteorologist.
  • NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
  • Hastings, NE FULL_TIME
  • Duties

    Duties

    The working title for this position is Science and Operations Officer. As a Science and Operations Officer, you will perform the following duties:

    • Serve as the office supervisor when designated and serve as Senior Forecaster on shift duty approximately 25% of the time.
    • Evaluate the technical and scientific adequacy of all Weather Forecast Office (WFO) hydrometeorological products and services and implement improvements where needed.
    • Initiate, plan, coordinate, and oversee the transfer of new and emerging scientific technologies and techniques from the research community to the operational environment.
    • Develop and facilitate necessary training and professional development activities.

    CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Rotating shift work is required with the WFO and/or National Center in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 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 ness 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.

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    This position requires a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) Clearance.

    NOTE

    • A one year probationary period may be required.
    • Payment of relocation expenses may be authorized.
    • This position is not in the bargaining unit.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is generally sedentary, although the carrying of computers and/or projectors and other informational materials is occasionally required, along with some light travel. Routine duties require meeting tight deadlines.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment most closely resembles that of an office with added specialized equipment.

    Key Requirements

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
    • Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
    • More requirements are listed under Qualification and Other Information.
    • Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).

    Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

    • 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.
    • If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

    Applicants 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.

    Qualifications

    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:

    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:

    Education

    • 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; and d. Two semester hours of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation.
    • Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions. *
    • Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations. *
    • 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.

    OR

    • 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-13 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-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

    • Coordinating the transfer of meteorological and hydrological related technology into operations; and
    • Providing training on operational forecasting.

    Education

    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.

    • Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit:

    Transcripts

    • If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Please ensure that all documentation is legible.

    Additional information

    CTAP Applicants MUST Submit The Following Documents

    CTAP 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 at:

    • 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:

    • 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.
    • 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.

    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.

    • A 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.

    Eligibility 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.
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Meteorologist
  • U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Hastings, NE FULL_TIME
  • DutiesSummaryThis position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO) wit...
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Meteorologist
  • US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • Hastings, NE FULL_TIME
  • Duties The working title for this position is Science and Operations Officer. As a Science and Operations Officer, you will perform the following duties: Serve as the office supervisor when designated...
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Meteorologist - Weekend
  • Paducah Television Operations LLC
  • Lincoln, NE FULL_TIME
  • Channel 8 KLKN-TV is looking for Weekend Meteorologist to join our Storm Alert Team. It is not just the cost of living that is amazing here, the weather here is priceless too! We are looking for peopl...
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METEOROLOGIST (WEEKNIGHT) - KOLN/KSNB
  • Gray Television
  • Hastings, NE FULL_TIME
  • About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households....
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  • Hearst
  • Lancaster, PA
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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group
  • Pensacola, FL
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  • Lancaster, PA
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  • Idaho State Job Bank
  • Boise, ID
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Meteorologist-Temp
  • Univision Communications, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA
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Meteorologist - Weekend
  • Paducah Television Operations LLC
  • Lincoln, NE
  • Job Description Job Description Channel 8 KLKN-TV is looking for Weekend Meteorologist to join our Storm Alert Team. It ...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Nebraska

The state is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwest; and Wyoming to the west. The state has 93 counties and is split between two time zones, with the state's eastern half observing Central Time and the western half observing Mountain Time. Three rivers cross the state from west to east. The Platte River, formed by the confluence of the North Platte and the South Platte, runs through the state's central portion, the Niobrara River flows through the northern part, and the Rep...
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Income Estimation for Meteorologist jobs
$79,928 to $128,456

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What does a Meteorologist do?

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