What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weather Forecaster/Observer position at Atmospheric Science Technology, LLC?
Description
This Part-time position is responsible for performing weather observation and aviation forecasting functions in support of NAS Key West and its customers.
Hourly pay begins at $34.97 Weather Observer pay/$40.24 Weather Forecaster pay plus $5.35 per hour for up to 40 hours per week Health & Welfare. Night and Sunday differential is compounded to base pay. Duties may include occasional overtime. The schedule will be determined by the Site Manager and may include holidays, weekends and nights. Duties may include occasional overtime.
Job specifications:
Qualifications/Education Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Prior observation certification with the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Aviation Administration, or National Weather Service (NWS), including two years’ experience in observing, taking, recording, and disseminating surface weather observations using Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) code
- Prior forecaster certification with the DoD or NWS, including two years’ experience in aviation forecasting.
- Must have completed a formal DoD training program for weather observing AND forecasting or equivalent NWS program. Must provide proof of completion.
- Must have visual acuity correctable to 20/30 with glasses or contacts throughout the life of the contract
Desired Qualifications
- Persons having an active CAC or recent background check
- Experience with the Navy’s Flight Weather Briefer Program
Essential Functions
- Performs Meteorological Weather Watch, taking, evaluating, recording, encoding, and disseminating surface weather observations
- Monitors radar and satellite imagery
- Issues weather warnings, watches, and advisories
- Responds to PMSV. Receives and disseminates PIREPs
- Provides DD-175-1, canned route, and over-the-counter briefings
- Writes Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts.
- Operates the Automated Surface Observing System
Physical Demands/Requirements
- Sitting-Continous 5.5 to 8 hours per shift
- Stand-Frequent .25 to 5.5 hours per shift
- Lift/Carry-Occasionally 0-10 lbs
- Walk- Occasionally .25 to 2.5 hours per shift
- Drive-Never
- Reach Above- Occasionally .25 to 2.5 hours per shift
- Bend/Stoop-Occasionally .25 to 2.5 hours per shift
- Pushing/Pulling-Never
- Fine Manipulation-Occasionally .25 to 2.5 hours per shift
- Stress Level-Moderate
Atmospheric Science Technology, LLC (AST) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, or mental or physical disability provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodations
The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; Modified work schedules; Providing an interpreter; or Making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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- “Right to Work” - https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf
- “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” Provision - https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
Salary : $35 - $40