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
- Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Benefit