Meteorologist
Date posted
Mar. 28, 2024 3:00 pm
Application deadline
Apr. 28, 2024 5:00 pm
Organization
Atmospheric Science Technology
Location
- United States
Job description
AST has an opening for a meteorologist at the Reagan Missile Defense Test Site (RTS) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands in the central tropical Pacific. This position focuses on operational weather forecasting and observation, requires relocation to Kwajalein Island and rotating shift work, including weekends and holidays. All candidates must be in good physical condition such as to not require routine, extensive medical treatment. Kwajalein Island is considered a remote location, with somewhat limited medical and dental facilities, much like any Small Town USA, but located in the Pacific.
The usual, small-town mix of retail and recreation exists on Kwajalein. This includes stores, theaters, library, bowling alley, snack bar, and a bar. In addition, the island is equipped to take full advantage of golfing, biking, organized softball and soccer leagues, and superb fishing, diving, sailing, and boating opportunities of the near equatorial-ocean. The island boasts a yacht club, fishing club, diving club, running club and rental outlet for boats and equipment. Island population numbers around 1200; these are divided near equally between single and family individuals. Kwajalein is considered overseas employment by the IRS, and those employed there receive significant tax benefits. Meals and housing is provided to all single status employees.
Role and Responsibilities
- Performs Meteorological Weather Watch, taking, evaluating, recording, encoding, and disseminating surface weather observations
- Monitors radar and satellite imagery
- Issues weather warnings, watches, and advisories
Qualifications/Education Requirements
- MS in Meteorology or closely related major or a BS in meteorology with two years of forecasting experience
- Must be U.S citizen
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
- Must be in good physical condition
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Doppler or dual-polarized weather radar or satellite interpretation is highly desired
- Familiarity with Linux and PCs is highly desired
- Computer programming experience is desired
- Possession of a security clearance is highly desired
- Cloud Physics experience is a plus
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