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Historical / Closed Job Announcement

Lead Meteorologist

This announcement is closed and is shown for historical and research purposes. It is not a currently open job listing.

Closed

Feb 16, 2026

Historical announcement close date

Control number

856064500

USAJOBS control number

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Announcement details

Agency

National Weather Service (NWS), Western Region (WR)

Department

Department of Commerce

Subelement

National Weather Service (NWS), Western Region (WR)

Announcement number

NWS-26-12876084-ST

Open date

Feb 2, 2026

Close date

Feb 16, 2026

Compensation

$106,437 - $153,382 - Per Year

Pay plan / grade

GS 13-13

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Working on rotating shifts is routinely required with the WFO in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Service type

Competitive

Travel

Occasional travel

Remote

No

Telework eligible

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Who may apply

Special authorities, Land and base management, Veterans, Federal employees - Competitive service, Military spouses, Individuals with disabilities, Family of overseas employees, Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Hiring paths

Special authorities, Land and base management, Veterans, Federal employees - Competitive service, Military spouses, Individuals with disabilities, Family of overseas employees, Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Source

USAJOBS / U.S. Office of Personnel Management

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Archive evidence status

Historical archive record

Archive status

HISTORICAL_CLOSED

Occupational series

  • 1340 - Meteorology

    Source label: 1340

Locations

  • Flagstaff, AZ

    Flagstaff, AZ, United States

    Historical archive locations are not shown on the active jobs map unless they are part of a current active listing.

  • Las Vegas, NV

    Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Historical archive locations are not shown on the active jobs map unless they are part of a current active listing.

  • Pendleton, OR

    Pendleton, OR, United States

    Historical archive locations are not shown on the active jobs map unless they are part of a current active listing.

  • Sacramento, CA

    Sacramento, CA, United States

    Historical archive locations are not shown on the active jobs map unless they are part of a current active listing.

  • Spokane, WA

    Spokane, WA, United States

    Historical archive locations are not shown on the active jobs map unless they are part of a current active listing.

  • Tucson, AZ

    Tucson, AZ, United States

    Historical archive locations are not shown on the active jobs map unless they are part of a current active listing.