Meteorologist

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Weather Service (NWS), Central Region (CR), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), with one vacancy in LaCrosse, WI MAJOR DUTIES: The working title for this position is Meteorologist. As a Meteorologist you will perform the following duties: Integrate forecast weather, water, and climate hazards with associated societal risks to produce and communicate lifesaving impact-based warnings, advisories, outlooks and general forecasts, ensuring that all information provided is as accurate, precise, and timely as scientifically possible. Develop, produce and deliver interpretive services in the form of Impact Based Decision Support Services (IDSS) that include tailored products, specialized notifications, remote briefings, and/or on-site deployments to a set of core partners that share a role in public safety and protection of property. Provide information on scientific and technological developments, and deliver science-based and technology-based solutions to operational challenges Collect, assess, analyze, and integrate a complete set of meteorological, hydrological, and climatic data in order to provide forecasts of critical elements at global, synoptic, and increasingly finer mesoscale levels. Collaborate and co-create with colleagues while leveraging the talents of others to improve and optimize the day to-day operational functions of Weather Forecast Offices (WFO). *These duties are described at the Full Performance Level GS-12; the GS-11 is developmental leading to such performance. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Rotating shift work is required with the WFO and/or National Center in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During periods of threatening weather or rapidly changing weather conditions, the increase in workload and the necessity for rapid dissemination of weather warnings and updates requires periods of acute mental ness and produces considerable mental stress. Adverse weather conditions often require the incumbent to work hours longer than the usual shift, adding to mental and physical stress. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.