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Open: May 1, 2026 — Closes: May 14, 2026
Summary
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AAWU), with 1 vacancy in Anchorage, AK.
Major Duties
As a Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties: Participate in all forecast and service programs assigned to the Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AAWU), including developing and issuing scheduled and unscheduled products, and preparing and issuing aviation advisories and warnings for the AAWU service area for several hazardous weather conditions such as turbulence, icing, convection, and volcanic ash. Conduct a weather watch, which involves the interpretation of Doppler radar data and satellite imagery and the analysis of other meteorological and hydrologic data, in order to determine the need of warnings, statements, advisories, and the need for issuing or updating aviation forecasts. As needed, provide weather advice and guidance to the aviation community, general public, and others. Provide forecasts and weather briefings to press, radio, and television stations. Conduct and participate in the conduct of local studies and developmental projects designed to capitalize on or incorporate the benefits of new science, technology, and local techniques into AAWU operations. NOTE: These duties are described at the full performance level of the GS-12; the GS-07, GS-09 and GS-11 are developmental leading to such performance. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The work is generally sedentary, although there is considerable moving about among various desks and equipment. Routine duties require meeting tight deadlines. 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 alertness and produces considerable mental stress. Adverse weather conditions often require the forecaster to work hours longer than the usual shift, adding to mental and physical stress. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.
