Lead Meteorologist: 24/7 Forecast Leadership

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Boulder (CO); Remote; USD 106,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

NOAA, National Weather Service, Weather Forecast Office, seeks a Lead Meteorologist to oversee shift operations, ensure timely forecasts, warnings, and advisories for the public and emergency partners.

The role leads weather watches using Doppler radar, satellite data, and hydrometeorological analyses, serves as primary liaison to FAA, FEMA, and state/local agencies, and manages overtime and staffing on rotating schedules.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in meteorology or a closely related field.
• Official transcripts may be requested to verify education.
• Ability to coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as shift leader for quality and timeliness of all NWS forecast and service products, warnings, and advisories.
• Conduct weather watches using Doppler radar data, satellite imagery, and hydrometeorological analyses for warnings and forecasts.
• Serve as primary contact for FAA, FEMA, and emergency management officials on weather-related actions.

Skills

Lead meteorology

Weather forecasting

Emergency management liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology

Tools

Doppler radar interpretation

Satellite imagery analysis

Job description

NOAA, National Weather Service, Weather Forecast Office, seeks a Lead Meteorologist to oversee shift operations, ensure timely forecasts, warnings, and advisories for the public and emergency partners.

The role leads weather watches using Doppler radar, satellite data, and hydrometeorological analyses, serves as primary liaison to FAA, FEMA, and state/local agencies, and manages overtime and staffing on rotating schedules.