This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
Available positions will be located across and outside the continental U.S. to include Alaska and Hawaii.
Although this is advertised at 5/7/9, some candidates may be qualified for higher level positions, e.g., GS11-14 or Band III/IV, as to be determined by NOAA's Office of Human Resources Management (OHCS.).
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
Available positions will be located across and outside the continental U.S. to include Alaska and Hawaii.
Although this is advertised at 5/7/9, some candidates may be qualified for higher level positions, e.g., GS11-14 or Band III/IV, as to be determined by NOAA's Office of Human Resources Management (OHCS.).
Participation in an approved fellowship program may make you eligible, as long as you: 1) Were a student at the beginning of your internship; 2) successfully completed your internship; and 3) have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past two years.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking motivated and highly talented individuals for exciting positions at various locations throughout the United States.
The Meteorologist series includes positions that involve professional work in meteorology.
As a Meteorologist, you may perform the following typical duties:
With instruction, assistance, and education forecasts weather, water, and climate hazards with associated societal risks to produce and communicate life-saving impact based warnings, advisories, outlooks and general forecasts.
Practices under the assistance of senior staff, Impact Based Decision Support Services (IDSS) that include tailored products, specialized notifications, remote briefings, and/or on-site deployments to a set of core partners that share a role in public safety and protection of property.
Collects and integrates a complete set of meteorological, hydrological, and climatic data to provide forecasts of critical elements at global, synoptic, and increasingly finer meso-scale levels.
Develops knowledge and expertise in the theory of weather, water and climate sciences, provides current knowledge of scientific and technological developments, and delivers science-based and technology-based solutions to operational challenges.
Develops partnerships and participates in team efforts.
Some meteorologist positions within NOAA routinely require working on rotating shifts at locations that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In these positions, incumbents must maintain sharp mental focus during highly stressful events. These incumbents will be required to maintain a "weather watch" at the office when the general public is evacuating the area. Learn more about meteorology careers and work environments within the National Weather Service.
NOTE: 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.
These positions will be filled under either the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS) or the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. CAPS Band System is equivalent to the GS-4 through GS-12 levels.
Applicants must also meet the follow eligibility requirements:
Have successfully completed an eligible NOAA undergraduate or graduate summer internship or fellowship. For a list of eligible programs, see here.
Have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree after successful completion of the internship or fellowship.
Be within the 2 year eligibility period post degree completion at the time of this announcement.
In addition to the above, incumbents must:
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 (Selective Service)
A one year probationary period may be required.
More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam.
Qualifications
You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below.
Basic Requirement:
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:
Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics;*
Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale);
Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and
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.
To qualify for any grade level under this series, the incumbent must meet qualifications standards for the grade level through specialized experience, education, or a combination of both.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Qualified Candidates must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level 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.
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. 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. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.
Additional information
These positions will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel Systems (CAPS). This system replaces the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. Positions may be classified under the GS or CAPS pay scale.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Additional jobs may be filled.
Tour of Duty will be determined at time of selection.
Position may require shift work.
Alternative work schedule, staggered work hours or telework may be available.
NOAA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You 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.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures.
Any selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, Current Federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and may have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b).
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
If your application is missing information, you will not be contacted to correct your application. As such, please ensure your application is complete and contains all required information. To be included in this repository, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
CCA Certificate of Eligibility Requirement: Please submit a copy of your CCA certificate of eligibility confirming you've successfully completed the program. The certificate must be signed by your CCA Program Manager and must have the dates and hours of your internship or fellowship. If you do not have a certificate, you can get one by contacting your program. Since 2020, eligible programs have provided certificates when students complete their internships. In February of 2024, NOAA updated the certificate; if you received a certificate between 2020 and January of 2024, it is still valid.
Resume: Your resume must include; job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal); description of duties or work performed; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week and/or full-time or part-time. If identifying as part-time you must state the number of hours per week. (NOTE: A full-time work schedule requires most employees to work 33-40 hours during the work week. A part-time schedule requires an employee to work less than full-time, but for a specific number of hours (usually 16-32 hours per administrative work week) on a prearranged scheduled tour of duty.) Ensure your email address is one that will be active for at least the next year. You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume
Transcripts : You must submit any and all transcripts that may be used to qualify you for the position. Your most recent transcript must include a degree conferment date (if applicable). If submitting a copy of your diploma, a transcript must also be included. Transcripts may be official or unofficial.
Optional Documents
A cover letter is encouraged, but not required, and may be addressed to "NOAA hiring manager."
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. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
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. Failure to provide all required documents through USAJobs by the deadline will result in being removed from consideration for this repository.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To be included in this repository, you must submit your application and provide supporting documentation by the closing date of this announcement. You will be evaluated initially to ensure you are eligible to use this direct hire authority. If you have eligibility, you will then be evaluated for potential positions 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 job series.
NOAA Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS)
1315 East West Hwy
SSMC4
Silver Spring, MD 20910
US
Next steps
Your application will be placed into a pool of individuals for evaluation and referral to selecting officials for CCA hiring.
You may be contacted by interested selecting officials and asked to interview.
We will not be able to provide status updates other than the receipt of your application via an acknowledgement email from USAStaffingOffice@opm.gov.
You may update your application at any time until the closing date.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
If your application is missing information, you will not be contacted to correct your application. As such, please ensure your application is complete and contains all required information. To be included in this repository, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
CCA Certificate of Eligibility Requirement: Please submit a copy of your CCA certificate of eligibility confirming you've successfully completed the program. The certificate must be signed by your CCA Program Manager and must have the dates and hours of your internship or fellowship. If you do not have a certificate, you can get one by contacting your program. Since 2020, eligible programs have provided certificates when students complete their internships. In February of 2024, NOAA updated the certificate; if you received a certificate between 2020 and January of 2024, it is still valid.
Resume: Your resume must include; job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal); description of duties or work performed; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week and/or full-time or part-time. If identifying as part-time you must state the number of hours per week. (NOTE: A full-time work schedule requires most employees to work 33-40 hours during the work week. A part-time schedule requires an employee to work less than full-time, but for a specific number of hours (usually 16-32 hours per administrative work week) on a prearranged scheduled tour of duty.) Ensure your email address is one that will be active for at least the next year. You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume
Transcripts : You must submit any and all transcripts that may be used to qualify you for the position. Your most recent transcript must include a degree conferment date (if applicable). If submitting a copy of your diploma, a transcript must also be included. Transcripts may be official or unofficial.
Optional Documents
A cover letter is encouraged, but not required, and may be addressed to "NOAA hiring manager."
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. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
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. Failure to provide all required documents through USAJobs by the deadline will result in being removed from consideration for this repository.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To be included in this repository, you must submit your application and provide supporting documentation by the closing date of this announcement. You will be evaluated initially to ensure you are eligible to use this direct hire authority. If you have eligibility, you will then be evaluated for potential positions 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 job series.
NOAA Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS)
1315 East West Hwy
SSMC4
Silver Spring, MD 20910
US
Next steps
Your application will be placed into a pool of individuals for evaluation and referral to selecting officials for CCA hiring.
You may be contacted by interested selecting officials and asked to interview.
We will not be able to provide status updates other than the receipt of your application via an acknowledgement email from USAStaffingOffice@opm.gov.
You may update your application at any time until the closing date.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
