Weather Forecaster I

Job description

Saalex is seeking a Weather Forecaster I in Ridgecrest, CA to support meteorological observation, forecasting, reporting, and dissemination activities in support of government test and training operations. This is an entry-level forecasting role responsible for preparing routine weather observations, forecasts, and adapted forecast products using meteorological data from surface and upper-air stations, satellites, radar, and centralized forecast sources.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $37.32 hourly (depending on experience)

Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with meteorological production processes used to develop and disseminate accurate weather products and services.
• Observe weather phenomena and analyze climatic regimes, geography, terrain, weather system characteristics, centralized weather products, and surface and upper-air reports to forecast weather conditions.
• Encode and record weather observations using computer-based weather station systems.
• Identify, evaluate, and monitor significant weather developments.
• Discuss the location, intensity, movement, and development potential of weather features.
• Initiate computer-generated graphic sequences to load, evaluate, and display meteorological charts, alphanumeric data, and statistical model output.
• Disseminate weather observations in accordance with established system procedures.
• Assist in recommending forecasting techniques, methods, and procedures to improve unit forecasting capabilities.
• Attend technical briefings, seminars, conferences, and other meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

• Knowledge of meteorological methods, techniques, and practices, including weather observing, forecasting, communications, meteorological equipment, and support procedures.
• Familiarity with computer software and applications used in weather forecasting operations.
• Ability to recognize and measure meteorological phenomena using scientific equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to support decision-making during severe weather or emergency situations.
• Ability to distinguish and interpret detailed weather data displays.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Desired:

• Experience supporting military, government, aviation, test range, or operational weather environments.
• Experience using weather station systems, meteorological display tools, or forecast production software.
• Experience preparing localized weather observations, forecasts, or routine weather products for mission-specific applications.

Education/Years of Experience:

Associate degree in Applied Science, Weather Technology, or equivalent formal academic training and experience and Two (2) years of weather forecasting experience.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely ascend and descend a 26-step stairway as part of routine job duties.
• Primarily office-based environment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent computer use and extended periods of sitting.
• Comply with all company operational, safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.  

Benefits

• Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit