Meteorologist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Oberlin, Ohio • $90.83k - $118.07k / year • 1d ago

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), Eastern Region, (ER), Center Weather Service Unit (CWSU) with one vacancy located in Oberlin, OH. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS ER OH-25-12595289-DE, which is open to all US Citizens or Nationals. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. MAJOR DUTIES: The working title for this position is General Forecaster. As a Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties: Provide meteorological consultation and advice to managers and air traffic controllers, and terminal facilities concerning forecast or actual adverse weather conditions which affect air traffic operations or aircraft safety over any portion of the Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) area. Work closely with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials having responsibilities and/or interest in aviation safety for the National Airspace System (NAS) for the ARTCC area. On short notice, coordinate with the appropriate forecast office and the Aviation Weather Center (AWC) to obtain updated aviation forecasts with suddenly changing weather conditions. Provide detailed briefings of current and forecast weather several times a day for ARTCC personnel, terminal approach control personnel and Control Tower personnel concerning meteorological phenomena affecting the system in which briefings are both scheduled and on demand. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.