What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meteorologist - Predictive Services & Fire Science Modeling position at Arizona Public Service - APS?
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Summary
The Meteorologist - Predictive Services & Fire Science Modeling performs a variety of forecasting and related analytical duties that have potential impacts to APS Operations including collecting, analyzing, predicting, and disseminating specific data on weather and fire weather forecasts. Work includes the performance of a wide variety of analytical and reporting processes and methods characteristic of the science of meteorology.
Minimum Requirements
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.
Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.
Summary
The Meteorologist - Predictive Services & Fire Science Modeling performs a variety of forecasting and related analytical duties that have potential impacts to APS Operations including collecting, analyzing, predicting, and disseminating specific data on weather and fire weather forecasts. Work includes the performance of a wide variety of analytical and reporting processes and methods characteristic of the science of meteorology.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in meteorology/atmospheric science, applied science or other science related field.
- PLUS five (5) years’ experience in the field of predictive weather services.
- Experience and understanding of Fire Analytics (FA), Fire Behavior Analyst (FBAN) and Incident Meteorologist (IMET) is preferred.
- Experience with wildfire analytics software.
- Strong background in predictive services and solid understanding of Arizona weather patterns including winter snow, monsoon rain, and wildfire.
- Effective communication skills demonstrated through written communications and presentations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.
- Record and analyze data from worldwide weather stations, satellites, radars, and remote sensors for weather trend modeling and forecasting to support Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Operations (Fire Mitigation, ECC and DOC Operations). Utilize mathematical and computer modelling applications to help make long- and short-range weather predictions (e.g., weather outlooks, 7-day potential outlook, 30-day potential outlook, seasonal potential outlook). Ensure that weather data is collected and monitored to support validation of analyses and forecasts.
- Provide internal and external stakeholders with weather reports and forecasts for situational awareness and fire mitigation (i.e., fire activity and fire and general weather forecasts pertinent to active incidents and critical fire weather patterns, previous observed fire behavior, and local anomalies) and T&D operational planning. Research and predict potential climate change impacts on operations.
- May support regional operations during extreme weather and emergency events involving multiple business units (i.e., Resource Management/M&T, Generation/Distributed Energy Resources, Revenue and Load Forecasting, Call Center Operations) including providing data to aid in strategic staffing during monsoon and winter storm seasons.
- Review, analyze, and report on relevant new and emerging scientific and technical developments that may be implemented to improve forecasting and reduce weather and fire risk to APS T&D Operations and IT systems and facilities.
- Create and maintain a database with representative Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) regional and national data.
- Support development and implementation of tools and methodologies to improve weather and fire prediction models on a real time basis and their impacts to the utility systems and operations including the use of cameras and remote weather stations.
- Develop and implement weather related automated web-based systems to develop and deliver internal training to users including how weather behavior products can be integrated into daily and ongoing operations and how to effectively utilize across different functional areas (Fire Mitigation, ECC and DOC Operations).
- Attend briefings with Incident Meteorologists (IMET) and Other Emergency Management as necessary for fire incidents impacting APS operations, system, and customers. Participate in operational briefings and other meetings to provide report outs with various Fire Mitigation and APS Operations stakeholders.
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.
Onsite: Requires work to be performed in the field and/or at an APS facility. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, this may include, but is not limited to, working at a power plant, job site, or in the community.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.