Meteorologist

Company: Atmospheric Science Technology, LLC
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary
This full-time position will be based at AST's Huntsville, AL office. The primary duties will be a mix of providing forecast services for the U.S. Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll via distributed operations, mission weather support, performing scientific analyses of radar and satellite data along with data from other platforms as customers require, code development, and some traveling to remote locations to provide forecast services and perform instrumentation setup/maintenance.

Job Overview:

Consult with agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of meteorological information, including numerical model output, climatological data and information from meteorological instruments such as radar, upper-air systems, etc.
Develop and use weather forecasting tools, such as mathematical and computer models.
Provide forecasting services for the general public and range of customers.
Gather data from sources such as surface and upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, and radar for use in meteorological reports and forecasts.
Make scientific presentations and publish reports, articles, or texts.
Study and interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, and charts to predict long- and short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
Effectively communicating with customers, supervisors, peers, or subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Composing mission reports.
Ability to learn how to perform some system management functions on Windows and Linux machines, and associated network equipment.
Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

Forecasting and weather watch duty for Kwajalein Atoll performed at the Huntsville, AL office.
Occasional on-console support for range operations.
Meteorological analysis and report writing in support of mission campaigns.
Developing code to improve existing meteorological analysis and create new analysis methods/techniques.
Assists with technical writing for business development.
Temporary duty travel (TDY) to CONUS and OCONUS locations to provide interim weather station staffing and/or weather and instrumentation support for mission campaigns.
Perform some system management functions on computers and network equipment associated with the Huntsville office.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Atmospheric Science
5 years work experience is strongly preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Physically able to perform and tolerate remote work deployments.
Some programming experience, especially in C and Python.
Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Must be U.S. citizen.

Desired Qualifications:

Prior work experience in tropical meteorology, aviation forecasting, and/or range meteorology.
Technical writing experience.
Experience working with dual-polarized weather radar data.
Experience working with geostationary and polar orbiting satellite data.
Experience with configuring and administrating meteorological instrumentation.
Able to obtain IT certifications such as Network+ and Security+

Work Environment:

Code development, report writing, and forecast work performed at AST offices in Hunstville, AL.
Temporary duty travel (up to 10%) to remote tropical climate locations with wet and dry seasons and little temperature variation between. Work performed is both inside and outside and may include forecast operations, and instrumentation set-up.

Additional Notes:
Additional information about the Kwajalein Atoll weather station and the products we provide can be found at rts-wx.com with information about the company at aq-ast.com. AST offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, inclusive of ROTH and 401k options.

Atmospheric Science Technology provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In accordance with applicable law, it is also the policy of Atmospheric Science Technology to give preference to qualified Alabama-Quassarte tribal members in all phases of employment and training, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotions, transfers, and training opportunities.

Reasonable Accommodations
The ADA defines reasonable accommodation as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; Modified work schedules; Providing an interpreter; or Making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

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