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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Physical Scientist / Hydrologist / Meteorologist

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $143K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Physical Scientist, Hydrologist, or Meteorologist to work in the National Weather Service (NWS). The role involves providing Impact-based Decision Support Services to emergency managers and collaborating with various partners on weather, water, and environmental events.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The working title of this position is Emergency Response Specialist. As an Emergency Response Specialist, provide accurate and timely Impact-based Decision Support Service (IDSS) to emergency managers, emergency response officials, state or regional decision makers for high impact weather, water and/or environmental events

Support development and execution of exercises in collaboration with state, regional, territorial partners and National Weather Service (NWS) field offices

Collaborate with partners identifying service gaps and requirements for weather, water and environmental information needs

Collaborate with NWS local, regional and national center offices on consistent messaging of weather, water, and environmental events

Qualification

MeteorologyHydrologyPhysical ScienceData AnalysisEmergency ResponseCollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens

This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance

Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)

Qualification requirements must be met by closing date of the announcement

One year probationary period may be required

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

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

Transcripts must be submitted with your application package

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

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

Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Conducting weather, water or environmental data analysis and operations in support of emergency response activities; and Coordinating with partners during high impact weather, water, climate or environmental events

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

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

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.