Weather Forecaster II

Chickasaw Nation Industries•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Weather Forecaster II provides aviation, ship, and site weather forecasting services, including developing forecasts and preparing weather briefings for pilots, outlying camps, field parties, stations, and ocean vessels within the area of responsibility. The role creates weather charts and briefing materials, supports and supervises daily operations, prepares required reports, and monitors the weather office. It also observes and records weather conditions for forecasting and archival purposes. The position may deploy to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Personnel deploying to Antarctica must pass a physical qualification and a medical and dental examination. The work may involve extreme cold and dark conditions. The role includes surface and upper-air observation duties, training and certifying weather observers, validating observational data, coordinating with other organizations, and contributing subject-matter expertise to operational planning.

Requirements

Graduate of a Department of Defense meteorology technician course or equivalent civilian course of study leading to weather observing or forecasting certification.
Ten years of experience in weather forecasting and operational meteorology, including at least three years of airport or airfield weather forecasting in support of an operational weather office.
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience as a qualified weather observer for surface observations at an aviation weather facility.
Valid U.S. passport; the cost is reimbursable.
Ability to obtain a T1 clearance through the government customer and pass internal background checks.
Knowledge of all aspects of weather forecasting.
Ability to perform job duties in extreme cold and dark work environments.
Ability to pass a medical and dental examination before deployment; expenses are reimbursable.
Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to practice and promote required safety standards.
Proficiency conducting audits and using 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 communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Forecasting experience in high latitudes or polar regions.
Experience developing and publishing analytical case studies.
High school diploma or GED and two years of experience as a qualified weather observer for surface observations at an aviation weather facility.

Responsibilities

Develop weather forecasts and provide aviation, ship, and site weather forecasting services.
Prepare weather briefings for pilots, outlying camps, field parties, stations, and ocean vessels in the area of responsibility.
Create weather charts and briefing materials, and perform in a supervisory capacity.
Take, record, and disseminate surface weather observations and complete required forms according to Federal, Department of Defense, and World Meteorological Organization guidelines.
Record, transmit, and archive METAR/SPECI and synoptic observations according to established procedures and in support of the Global Climate Observing System.
Prepare balloon, radiosonde, and ground-tracking equipment for the upper-air program.
Launch and track rawinsonde packages.
Evaluate and transmit atmospheric pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and wind direction and speed encoded from radiosonde flight data.
Monitor and regularly report expendable inventory levels.
Develop and publish timely shift schedules for observing personnel.
Train personnel and recommend them for certification as weather observers for McMurdo Station and supported airfields; recommend decertification when performance warrants.
Train personnel providing weather observations at McMurdo airfields and basic weather information from camps or locations without qualified observers.
Conduct quality checks and validate observational data.
Coordinate with other functions and organizations.
Provide observer subject-matter expertise for planning and preparing operational activities.