Weather Forecaster/Observer

Weather Forecaster/Observer

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a T1 Clearance through the government customer.
• Must pass internal background checks.
• A valid US passport is required and is reimbursable.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of weather forecasting and observing.
• Must be able to perform job duties in extreme, cold, dark, work environments.
• Must pass medical and dental examination prior to deployment; some expenses are reimbursable.
• Limited reimbursement possible for purchase of non-issued cold weather clothing.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or with a team.
• Ability to be reliable in attendance/punctuality.
• Ability to practice and promote required safety standards.
• Skilled proficiency conducting audits and utilizing quality management systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to cooperate and negotiate with teammates and customers to find mutually acceptable solutions.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements.
• Organization, problem-solving, resolution and critical thinking skills.
• Customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to live harmoniously in shared dormitory space with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provides aviation, ship and site weather forecasting services, maintaining responsibility for developing forecasts and preparing weather briefings for pilots and interested parties such as outlying camps, field parties, and stations, as well as ocean vessels operating in the area.
• Creates weather charts, prepares briefing materials, and may be required to perform in a supervisor capacity.
• Takes, records, and disseminates surface weather observations, and completes necessary forms in accordance with Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) guidelines.
• Records, transmits, and archives METAR/SPECI and synoptic observations in accordance with established procedures and in support of the Global Climate Observing System.
• Prepares balloon, radiosonde, and ground tracking equipment for use in the upper-air program.
• Performs the launch and tracking of the rawinsonde package. Evaluates and transmits atmospheric pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and wind direction and speed encoded from the radiosonde flight data.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.