JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Offices (WFO), Central Region (CR) with one vacancy in Grand Junction, CO. *Applicants currently occupying a 1340 series position in the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration and applying under competitive merit promotion procedures are covered under the "Exception" clause and DO NOT need to submit transcripts. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Lead Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as the shift leader responsible for quality and timeliness of all NWS forecast and service products, warnings, and advisories prepared and issued by the Weather Forecast Office (WFO). Conduct a weather watch which involves interpretation of Doppler radar data, satellite imagery, and the analysis of other hydrometeorological data for the preparation of all WFO warning, forecast and service products, including individual briefings. Serve as the primary contact with other Federal, state, and local agencies such as FAA, FEMA, and emergency management and law enforcement officials over matters involving the initiation and implementation of immediate or emergency public health and safety measures based on NWS forecasts, warnings and watches. Handle general office administrative matters which may occur on shift including augmenting staff, approving overtime and leave. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
