Meteorologist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in College Park, MD seeks an Emergency Response Specialist (ERS) to provide Impact Based Decision Support during high impact weather, water, and environmental events. The ERS will serve as a primary POC for senior decision-makers, including federal officials, to ensure timely, accurate information for life and property protection.

The role requires coordination with multiple NWS entities, interaction with high-level officials and potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or related field.
• Experience providing weather, water, climate information to decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Provide Impact Based Decision Support Services to emergency managers and decision makers.
• Serve as POC for high impact weather, water, climate events.
• Coordinate with federal, state and local officials on preparedness and response.

Skills

Emergency response coordination

Stakeholder communication

Decision support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science

Job description

Open: August 17, 2026 — Closes: August 31, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Office of Operations, Monitoring Response and Coordination Center, National Operations Center, with 3 vacancies in College Park, MD.

Major Duties

As a Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties: The working title of this position is Emergency Response Specialist (ERS). As an ERS, provide Impact Based Decision Support Services to emergency managers, emergency response officials and federal decision makers. Serve as the Point of Contact (POC) for high impact weather, water, climate, and environmental events to provide accurate, timely information to key decision makers for the protection of life and property. Provide weather, water, climate and environmental information to high-level decision makers during high impact events, which requires access to compartmented "Specially Sensitive" information. This includes congressional representatives, cabinet members, and other senior executives in various federal agencies. Provide outreach and coordination efforts that include federal, state, and local officials who have decision making authority dealing with community response for weather, water, or other disasters. Collaborate and coordinate with other National Weather Service (NWS) entities to gather critical information necessary to maintain NWS operations and informing senior leadership on evolving issues and to participate in area-wide weather preparedness and coordination programs. 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Drug test is required due to the sensitivity level of the position. Some travel is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive security clearance to carry out duties requiring access to Top Secret documents and information, systems, or meetings.