Weather Forecaster II

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Weather Forecaster II 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 any ocean vessels operating in the area of responsibility. This position requires selected individuals to be knowledgeable in all aspects of weather forecasting, including creating weather charts and preparing briefing materials, and perform in a supervisor capacity; demonstrating good problem-solving skills while overseeing daily operations, preparing all required reports, and monitoring the weather office for areas as outlined in the task. In addition, this position observes and records weather conditions used for forecasting and archival purposes. This position has the potential to deploy to McMurdo Station, Antarctica to conduct work locally. The United States Antarctica Program requires all personnel deploying to Antarctica to pass a physical qualification. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Requirements

A valid USA passport is required and is reimbursable.
Must be able to obtain a T1 Clearance through the government customer.
Must pass internal background checks.
Knowledgeable in all aspects of weather forecasting.
Must be able to perform job duties in extreme, cold, dark, work environments.
Must pass medical and dental examination prior to deployment; expenses are reimbursable.
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.
Graduate of a DoD meteorology technician course or equivalent civilian course of study leading to a weather observing/forecasting certification and ten (10) years of experience in weather forecasting and operational meteorology including at least three (3) year of experience in airport/airfield weather forecasting in support of an operational weather office.
AND High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a qualified weather observer for surface observations at an aviation weather facility.

Nice To Haves

Ten (10) years of experience in weather forecasting and operational meteorology including at least one (1) year of experience in airport/airfield weather forecasting in support of an operational weather office.
Forecasting experience in high latitudes or polar regions.
Analytical case study development and publication experience.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two (3) years of experience as a qualified weather observer for surface observations at an aviation weather facility.

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 performs 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 transmit atmospheric pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and wind direction and speed encoded from the radiosonde flight data.
Monitors and reports expendable inventory levels regularly.
Develops and publishes timely shift schedules for observing personnel.
Trains and recommends personnel for certification as weather observers for McMurdo Station and supported airfields as required.
Recommends personnel for decertification when performance dictates.
Provides training to personnel that will provide weather observations for the airfields at McMurdo.
Provides training to personnel who will provide basic weather information from camps or locations where qualified observers are not posted.
Provide quality checks and data validation of observational data.
Coordinate with other functions and organizations.
Provide input as the observer SME for planning and preparation of operational activities