Meteorologist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Lakeland, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), with two vacancies in Lakeland, Florida. The role is at the GS-11 developmental level through GS-12 full performance level. The Meteorologist coordinates team projects and missions and provides technical guidance for monitoring, analyzing, and collecting remote-sensing and aircraft in-situ data in dynamic weather environments. The position supports pre-flight mission briefings and NOAA public-safety activities, including aircraft missions that may fly into severe storms.

The incumbent serves as a NOAA Air Crewmember on government aircraft and must meet and maintain applicable aircrew medical requirements, including an FAA Class 3 medical certificate or equivalent. The work is split between office and flight conditions and may involve travel across the United States and internationally, hazardous and turbulent flights, aircraft noise, and fieldwork in extreme climates or less-than-adequate living and working conditions. The position requires adherence to safety procedures and training, a background investigation, and pre-employment and random drug testing. It is a testing-designated position with critical safety or security responsibilities and requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance.

The role has a positive education requirement in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a qualifying natural science major with specified meteorology, physics, calculus, and related coursework. Applicants must also meet the specialized-experience or qualifying education/experience alternatives for the grade level sought. A one-year probationary period may be required. Relocation expenses are not authorized; relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized under the stated conditions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Meet the positive education requirement for the 1340 series: qualifying degree or education-and-experience combination, including specified coursework in meteorology/atmospheric science, physics, calculus, and related physical sciences.
• Submit college transcripts when qualifying based on education; foreign education must be documented as comparable to U.S. education standards.
• For GS-11: one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, including assisting with collecting or analyzing real-time remote-sensing or aircraft data to assess weather and assisting with monitoring or evaluating validation and quality of real-time meteorological data; qualifying doctoral education or a combination may substitute as described.
• For GS-12: one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including collecting or analyzing real-time remote-sensing or aircraft data to assess weather, monitoring or evaluating validation and quality of real-time meteorological data, and analyzing aviation hazards, identifying risks, and recommending solutions to aviation customers.
• Meet and maintain Air Crewmember medical requirements; an FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate without limitations is deemed equivalent for AOC purposes.
• Adhere to safety procedures and training for severe weather and hazardous flight environments; complete safety, aircraft egress, and water survival training and follow NOAA and FAA safety regulations.
• Pass required pre-employment and random drug testing; a verified positive drug test prevents appointment.
• Meet Moderate Risk Security Clearance requirements and successfully complete the security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Climb an aircraft ladder and, at times, carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable.
• A one-year probationary period may be required, subject to the conditions described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team projects and missions.
• Provide technical guidance and direction in monitoring, analyzing, and collecting remote-sensing and aircraft in-situ data in dynamic weather environments.
• Monitor and evaluate real-time weather data, aviation and ground radar, and satellite imagery for scientific and safety purposes.
• Analyze and assess current and forecasted weather at synoptic and mesoscale levels, using necessary warning, advisory, and forecast products for pre-flight mission briefings.
• Adapt general forecasts to observed local weather phenomena and prepare warnings and advisories.
• Warn or alert the public about immediate danger situations, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and other severe storms, through briefings or weather updates to decision makers.
• Serve as a NOAA Air Crewmember during mission flights, which may include flights into severe storms.

Benefits

• The federal government provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level