Meteorologist

$130,009 - $169,012/Yr

Department Of Commerce - Honolulu, HI

Full-time - Senior

Honolulu, HI

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Pacific Region (PR), Weather Forecast Offices (WFO), with one vacancy in Honolulu, HI. As a Meteorologist, you will perform duties such as leading and coordinating hydrologic service products, developing and issuing forecasts and warnings, supervising professional research scientists, and implementing improvements to operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or coordinate hydrologic service products for assigned WFO/NSC area, including forecasts and warnings of floods and river stage.
• Develop, prepare and issue all warning, forecast and service products assigned to the WFO/NSC.
• Supervise the professional accomplishments and oversee the support of federal professional research scientists.
• Direct, plan, and implement improvements to the organization's operational functions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Must meet the basic education requirements in meteorology or atmospheric science.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in coordinating weather forecasts across multiple service areas.
• Experience in implementing improvements to operational functions and assisting in staff training.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed.
• Telework eligible as determined by agency policy.
• Occasional travel may be required.