Slalom Flex - Meteorology Fire Scientist

Slalom; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,390 - 101,942; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Health, dental, & vision coverage

Fertility assistance

Job summary

Slalom is seeking a Fire Weather Forecaster in Los Angeles, CA, to monitor real-time weather and provide forecasts during critical events. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Atmospheric Science or a related field, and 2–4 years of meteorological operations experience.

This in-person role ensures quality control of weather products and emphasizes collaboration across departments. Slalom offers competitive hourly rates between $54 and $74, and benefits like paid time off, health coverage, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in meteorological operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze real-time weather conditions.
• Prepare and disseminate daily operational weather forecasts.
• Oversee the utility’s fire weather products for quality control.

Skills

Meteorological processes

Climatology

Forecasting techniques

Weather model analysis

Data management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science or related field

Master’s degree or meteorological certification preferred

Job description

Fire Weather Forecasting and Reporting (60%)

• Monitor and analyze real-time weather conditions and provide timely updates during Red Flag Warnings and storm events.
• Prepare and disseminate daily operational weather forecasts and fire weather outlooks, in addition to weekly weather outlooks during the summer season.
• Prepare and disseminate non-routine weather reports and hazard forecasts for high-impact events such as Santa Ana winds, heat waves, and winter storms.
• Develop short- and long-term seasonal forecasts using atmospheric models and various data sources to support proactive planning; information relating to temperature predictions, precipitation likelihood and potential long range atmospheric conditions would be required.
• Support Department Emergency Operations Center activations with shift‑based overtime or on‑call work, including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours.

Product Oversight (30%)

• Oversee the utility’s fire weather products, including the Fire Potential Index and Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index, ensuring quality control and product integrity.
• Keep utility meteorology related websites up-to-date with real-time and forecast information, coordinating with operations and vendors for maintenance and updates as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between the meteorology team and fire coordination units.
• Conduct field studies to support major projects.
• This position's work mode is in-person.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Fire Science, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master’s degree or meteorological certification preferred).
• 2–4 years of experience in meteorological operationswith working knowledge of meteorological processes, climatology, forecasting techniques, and weather model analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into actionable insights.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external agencies.
• Ability to review, analyze and recommend improvement to systems, processes and measures of performance
• Proficiency in data management skills to efficiently complete studies and visually demonstrate findings that utilize data from disparate sources

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted hourly pay range is $54/hr to $74/hr. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The hourly pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of this selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact [e-mail] if you require accommodations during the interview process.