JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Field Meteorologist

Position Reports to: VP-Meteorology or Chief Meteorologist

Location: Central Northern Plains of North America and/or Northern Rocky Mountains.

Primary Operational Objectives:

Weather Modification International is seeking to hire a full-time meteorologist to conduct and/or assist forecasting, operations, and recordkeeping for cloud seeding program(s) beginning in May 2024.

Essential Job Functions include:

• Forecasting of cloud and precipitation development in warm- and cold-season environments.
• Observation and interpretation of digital weather radar and GOES satellite data.
• Direction of ground and airborne cloud-seeding operations.
• Maintenance of meteorological and project operations records on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Assistance with project reporting.
• Adherence to established reporting formats, procedures, and nomenclatures.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect company and client interests by keeping documents and other information confidential.
• Compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pre-project training will be provided.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
• Computer skills, especially within the Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge or experience forecasting in diverse environments for a variety of end-users. Specific experience forecasting convective hazards for aviation and property, forecasting in mountainous terrain, and forecasting synoptic-scale winter storms including Atmospheric River events is preferred.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to travel internationally. A valid passport is required.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

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Physical Demands:

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.

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