Department: Department of the Interior
Location(s): Riverside, California
Salary Range: $104349 - $135657 Per Year
Job Summary: U.S. Wildland Fire Service This position is a Meteorologist, GS-1340-12 working in Riverside, California.
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Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below: To qualify for this position. you must meet the Basic Educational Requirements AND Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. Basic Educational Requirements In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position, applicants must meet the Education Requirements described below: A. Degree: I have a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included: At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of: Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics;* Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale); Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and Two semester hours of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation. Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions.* Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations.* At least nine semester hours of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of three or more of the following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy, advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and computer science. * There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major. OR B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Specialized Experience Requirements You must possess one-year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal Service. Examples of specialized experience include: Issued fire weather forecasts and warnings for wildfires, prescribed burns, herbicide and pesticide applications, hazardous spills, and wildland and wilderness management. Assisted agency and National Weather Service personnel in developing and delivering training for fire management courses, including instruction in basic meteorology, weather observations, smoke management, forecasting, and warning services.
How to Apply: THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS THROUGH USAJOBS. Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by 03/24/2026. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents section. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12907025. Please ensure you check the acknowledgement checkbox then click the Submit Application button to submit your application. Applications must be received by 03/24/2026, 11:59pm Eastern Time to receive consideration. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, in Applications tab, click the position title you applied to for the status. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. NOTE: INSUFFICIENT OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION FROM AN APPLICANT COULD RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please refer to the contact information listed at the bottom of the announcement. You must build a resume with the USAJOBS Resume Builder or have an Uploaded Resume on your profile BEFORE applying. Videos showing how to apply for federal jobs can be found here: https://www.nifc.gov/careers/how-to-apply. The USAJOBS Resume Builder was designed to ensure that your resume includes the standard information needed. Failure to follow these instructions in the announcement (resulting in insufficient information being provided with your resume / application) could result in an ineligible rating. Your 2-page resume MUST include the following information: - Name and current personal contact information - From and To dates (month/year to month/year) for each season and position held (e.g., 05/2025 - 11/2025) - Work schedule (number of hours worked per week) for all seasons and positions held. One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week (full-time). Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for a position listed that does not indicate hours per week. - Grade level for each season and position that were in the federal service. - Complete Duties for each of the seasons and positions held. - References - personal and professional To verify the status of your application, please log into your USAJOBS account at: https://secure.login.gov/ For information on what each Application Status means: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. FOLLOW UP. Check your application status before the announcement closes. It is your responsibility to ensure that a complete application (including a resume, on-line questionnaire, and applicable supplemental documentation) is received by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time by 03/24/2026. **NOTE: Technical issues may take at least 1 business day to resolve; therefore, you are highly encouraged to complete the application process prior to the closing date.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-24