Weather Forecaster I

Saalex Corporation

Ridgecrest (CA)

On-site

USD 104,698,000 - 112,963,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex Corporation in Ridgecrest, CA seeks an entry-level Weather Forecaster I to support meteorological observation, forecasting, reporting, and dissemination for government test operations. You will prepare routine weather observations and forecast products using surface and upper-air data, satellites, radar, and centralized sources.

This full-time, onsite position requires an Associate degree in Weather Technology and about two years of forecasting experience.

Qualifications

Knowledge of meteorological methods, techniques, and practices.
Familiarity with computer software and applications used in weather forecasting operations.
Ability to recognize and measure meteorological phenomena using scientific equipment.
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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Knowledge of meteorological methods

Familiarity with forecasting software

Weather observation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Weather Technology

Tools

Weather station systems

Forecast production software

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