Weather Forecaster I

Saalex Corporation in

Ridgecrest (CA)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 86,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA, is seeking a Weather Forecaster I to support meteorological observation, forecasting, reporting and dissemination for government test and training operations. Entry-level role with responsibilities for routine weather observations, forecasts, and adapted forecast products using multiple data sources.

Requires an associate degree and 2 years forecasting experience. The position is full-time, onsite in Ridgecrest, with a salary of $37.32 per hour, and benefits

Qualifications

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.
Experience in military/government/aviation test environments is desirable.
Experience with localized weather observations and mission-specific forecast products.

Responsibilities

Assist with meteorological production processes to develop and disseminate weather products and services.
Observe weather phenomena and analyze climatic regimes to forecast conditions.
Encode and record weather observations using computer-based weather station systems.
Identify, evaluate, and monitor significant weather developments.
Discuss location, intensity, movement, and development potential of weather features.
Load, evaluate, and display meteorological charts, data, and model output.
Disseminate weather observations per established procedures.
Support in recommending forecasting techniques and procedures to improve unit capabilities.
Attend technical briefings and meetings as required.

Skills

Weather forecasting

Meteorology methods

Weather observations

Decision support

Weather data displays

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Associate degree in Weather Technology

2 years weather forecasting experience

Tools

Weather station systems

Meteorological display tools

Forecast production software

Job description

Weather Forecaster I (Finance)

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