Meteorologist (Recent Grad)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Anchorage, Alaska • $55.38k - $106.54k / year • 1w ago

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AAWU) with one vacancy located in Anchorage, Alaska. MAJOR DUTIES: The working title for this position is General Forecaster. As a General Forecaster you will perform the following duties: Participate in all forecast and service programs assigned to the Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AAWU), including developing and issuing scheduled and unscheduled products; and preparing and issuing aviation advisories and warnings for the AAWU service area for several hazardous weather conditions such as turbulence, icing, convection, and volcanic ash. Conduct a weather watch which involves the interpretation of Doppler radar data and satellite imagery, and the analysis of other meteorological and hydrologic data in order to determine the need of warnings, statements, or advisories; and the need for issuing or updating aviation forecasts. As needed, provide weather advice and guidance to the aviation community, general public, and others. Provide forecasts and weather briefings to press, radio, and television stations. Conduct or participate in the conduct of local studies and developmental projects designed to capitalize on or incorporate the benefits of new science, technology, and local techniques into AAWU operations. These duties are described at the GS-12; the GS-07, GS-09 & GS-11 are developmental leading to such performance. All positions are developmental to the FPL GS-12. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.