Meteorologist

FEMA seeks a highly qualified Meteorologist to serve as a technical expert and National Hurricane Center liaison, providing threat analysis, briefings, and emergency management decision support throughout all phases of tropical cyclone development. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in tropical meteorology, interpreting and translating complex weather data for operational decision-makers, and coordinating with Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, and interagency partners. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : What will I do in this position if hired? In this Meteorologist position, you will analyze meteorological data and tropical cyclone threats, serves as FEMA's liaison with NOAA and NWS partners, and develops briefings, reports, and presentations to support operational decision-making. Typical assignments include: Analyzing meteorological data and tropical cyclone threats Serving as FEMA's liaison with National Weather Center partners. Developing briefings, reports and presentations to support operational decision-making. Providing technical guidance to emergency managers, coordinates severe weather calls and preparedness trainings. Contributing to response plans and procedures. Tracking and analyzing program data and supporting disaster operations as needed. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. This announcement is for a position as a CORE (Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employee). CORE employees are full-time employees hired to directly support the response and recovery efforts related to disasters. Employees are hired under the Robert T. Stafford Act and are excluded from the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing jobs in the competitive service. They can be hired under a streamlined process instead of a competitive process. After three years of continuous service, Stafford Act employees may be granted competitive eligibility to apply for permanent full-time positions at FEMA. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. To qualify for this Meteorologist position at the IC-13 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following: Interpreting and translating weather data for operational decision-makers. Coordinating with Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, and interagency partners during emergency incidents. Supporting hurricane or natural disaster evacuation planning, preparedness, response, or coordination activities, Individual Occupational Requirements: In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position Basic Requirements: Degree: meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included: At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science in

Salaire : $113,356 – $147,365/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/benefits

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. FEMA is calling all problem-solvers, relationship builders, and leaders! FEMA is a mission-driven, people-focused Agency. Our mission is to help people before, during, and after disasters. We coordinate with other federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters. Everyday FEMA employees are inspired by that mission and are working tirelessly to make a difference. Come join us in a rewarding career where you can help make our nati