Department of the Navy

METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN

Suitland, Maryland Full time

METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN

Department: Department of the Navy

Location(s): Suitland, Maryland

Salary Range: $70623 - $111087 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. SALARY RANGE GS-09 $70,623-$91,815 / GS-11 $85,447- $111,087

Major Duties:

  • You will Interpret visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify select environmental features.
  • You will use available imagery sources produce analyses and forecasts with a tailored geographical information system (GIS) that depict relevant information for routine products and tailored support products.
  • You will compile, analyze and interpret multiple data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts in digital or message format on a global, regional, or tactical scale.
  • You will use geographical information systems (GIS) to display data sources and perform standardized analysis.

Qualifications: GS-11: your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-10 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Interpreting visible, infrared, synthetic aperture radar, and passive microwave sensor data to identify select environmental features; Using available imagery sources produce analyses and forecasts with a tailored geographical information system (GIS) that depict relevant information for routine products and tailored support products; Using geographical information systems (GIS) to display data sources and perform standardized analysis; Utilizing principles of geography, oceanography, meteorology and climatology; Compiling, analyzing and interpreting multiple data sources to produce high quality ice analyses and ice forecasts in digital or message format on a global, regional, or tactical scale using World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standardized meteorological symbology; AND Using environmental model data, satellite imagery, climatology, and in-situ data sources to produce ice analyses, forecasts, and outlooks to support customers. GS-09: your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying the principles of geography, oceanography, meteorology and climatology; Assisting with briefings on such subjects as satellite usage, analysis and forecast procedures and general sea and lake ice information; Using computer workstations and various programs for administrative and operational applications; Compiling, analyzing and interpreting multiple data sources to produce high quality analyses; AND Using imagery sources, produce analyses and forecast with geographical information system (GIS). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Meteorological Technician Series 1341 (opm.gov)

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: rod.donnings@noaa.gov Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-03