Meteorologist

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), National Hurricane Center (NHC) with two vacancies in Honolulu, HI.

As a Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties:

• Develop forecasts, watches, and warnings for tropical and subtropical cyclones within the National Hurricane Center (NHC) area of responsibility during the hurricane season, May 15 - November 30, and in the offseason as necessary.
• Conduct post-storm analysis to determine the final best track of and compose Tropical Cyclone Reports for tropical and subtropical cyclones as assigned.
• Represent NHC in communicating tropical weather, tropical cyclone, and associated information to a wide spectrum of users, including the media and government officials at all levels, orally and in writing, for operational and non-operational purposes.
• Conduct applied research on topics related to NHC's mission, including the preparation of presentations for scientific conferences and articles for peer‑reviewed publications; and participate in the development, testing, and evaluation of tropical cyclone applications.

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• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Additional Information.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable ().
• Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement.

• One year probationary period may be required.*
• This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance.
• Payment of relocation expenses (PCS) may be authorized.
• Background investigation will be required. Continued employment is subject to applicant's successful completion of security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

* Note:

A one year probationary period will be required under the Direct Hire Authority unless you are a current Department of Commerce (including NOAA) employee and are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, for those required to serve a 1-year probationary period, we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• Needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of latter Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards. This is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https:///

This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:

• A. Degree:
  Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or other natural science major that included: 1. At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of: 2. Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions.
  * 3. Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations.
  * 4. At least nine semester hours of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination…