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Results of Breakout Group Discussions

Results of Breakout Group Discussions. Group 7: Workforce Support. Key Topic Areas We Focused on to Better Support Our Workforce and Prepare for a More Interdisciplinary Approach. 1) Provide social science and decision support training to all

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Results of Breakout Group Discussions

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  1. Results of Breakout Group Discussions Group 7: Workforce Support

  2. Key Topic Areas We Focused on toBetter Support Our Workforce andPrepare for a More Interdisciplinary Approach 1) Provide social science and decision support training to all meteorologists, physical scientists, and hydrologists 2) Revise application criteria for 1340, 1315, 1301 vacancy announcements; Human Resources reviews applications for “legitimacy” 3) Develop comprehensive workforce plan to examine roles of ALL positions (including announce hydrologist vacancies as interdisciplinary Hydrologist 1315 series and Civil Engineer 810 series) 4) Define/modify educational requirements - 1340s, 1315s to include, people skills, warning decision ability, and adaptability to change

  3. Proposed Field Actions Over Next 2-5 YearsItem #1 Provide social sciences and decision support training to all meteorologists, physical scientists, and hydrologists Regional/National Support Needed: Resource and deliver a structured training program (e.g. AWOC, DLOC) that supports the goals of the NWS Strategic Plan Obstacles/Challenges Identified • resources (staff time and funding) • rapid technological change

  4. Proposed Field Actions Over Next 2-5 YearsItem #2 Revise application criteria for 1340, 1315, 1301 in vacancy announcement questions and Human Resources reviews applications for “legitimacy” Regional/National Support Needed: • Provide more human intervention into the automated process Obstacles/Challenges Identified • Enforce accurate data on applications • Resources (HR time) to verify applicants’ claims

  5. Proposed Field Actions Over Next 2-5 YearsItem #3 Develop comprehensive workforce plan to examine roles of ALL positions (including announce hydrologist vacancies as interdisciplinary Hydrologist 1315 series and Civil Engineer 810 series) Regional/National Support Needed: • Assemble a team of national, regional, and local personnel to develop a comprehensive workforce plan and associated KSAs that would support the goals of the NWS Strategic Plan • Develop and implement a human resources roadmap to support the NWS Strategic Plan Obstacles/Challenges Identified • Resources • senior management concurrence/commitment • NWSEO buy-in • Defining scope of the “workforce plan”, accurately defining the KSAs, and implementing the plan

  6. Proposed Field Actions Over Next 2-5 YearsItem #4 Define/modify educational requirements - 1340s, 1315s to include, but not limited to, people skills, warning decision ability, and adaptability to change for new hires Regional/National Support Needed: Work with UCAR, AMS, OPM, DoD to redefine academic curricula and skills needed to satisfy the new requirements of the NWS Strategic Plan Obstacles/Challenges Identified • Resources • Getting others to change their curricula and KSAs needed by us

  7. SummaryKey Takeaways for NWS Leadership 1) Training supports change, reduces resistance • Application process can hinder ability to hire the best 3) Workforce plan must change with the times • Educational requirements must accommodate changing times

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