Examples of specialized experience includes: Measuring meteorological phenomena with scientific equipment and instrumentation; observing and recording atmospheric characteristics, i.e., temperature, air movement, visibility, pressure, air density, cloud types; decoding, plotting, and systematically recording data related to the physical characteristics of the atmosphere, i.e., charts, diagrams, cross sections; collecting, analyzing, interpreting, adjusting, and verifying atmospheric and other meteorological data to confirm and improve accuracy and efficacy; as well as experience with utilizing meteorological methods, techniques, and practices to determine how local conditions, reports, and observations from various sources affect weather forecasts and whether action is needed to protect life and property; developing and operating data collection, verification, observation, and forecasting services and systems; and providing effective weather briefings for local, transient, and other supported systems. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.