Meteorologist-Kwajalein Island

RedTown Technical Services, LLC has a full-time opening for a Meteorologist at the U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA) Reagan Test Site (RTS) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. This position requires relocation to Kwajalein Island.

This is an unaccompanied, single-status position. The IRS considers Kwajalein overseas employment, and employees may receive significant tax benefits. Benefits of a single status position on Kwaj include:

• No US federal or state taxes (local income taxes are 5% Marshall Islands per year)
• Company-paid studio apartment type housing (employee pays for internet ~$95/month)
• Company-paid dining hall meals
• No utility payments
• Two off-island trips per year (company subsidized)

RedTown Technical Services, LLC will pay for relocation to Kwaj, and offers a competitive benefits package, including paid holidays and vacation and the following company-paid benefits for employee coverage:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision for the Employee
• Group Term Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-term Term Disability

Kwajalein Island is similar to a small town in the US, but in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. For example, although there are medical and dental facilities, they are not comprehensive. Kwajalein Island has a population of about 1500 people, with a broad range of activities available ranging from water sports such as scuba diving, sailing, fishing, soccer, softball, and other various local clubs and organizations. There is a library, a modern gym, grocery stores, a bowling alley, and other facilities. Please visit https://home.army.mil/kwajalein/index.php to learn more about the community.

All candidates must be in good enough physical condition such as to not require routine, extensive medical treatment. All candidates must pass drug testing and a physical prior to deployment to Kwaj. All candidates must obtain an interim security clearance prior to deployment to Kwaj.

This position is located at the Kwajalein Weather Station.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide weather forecasts for the Kwajalein Atoll region using available datasets such as satellite, weather radar, surface observations, and NWP outputs.
• Issues weather warnings, watches, and advisories.
• Provide meteorological support for missions, including writing post-mission analyses reports.
• Help develop and integrate new processes and procedures.

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• BS in Meteorology or closely related major with a minimum of two years of professional meteorological experience.
• Must be U.S citizen.
• Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• MS in Meteorology or closely related major with a minimum of two years of professional meteorological experience.
• Experience in tropical meteorology and forecasting.
• Experience with Doppler and dual-polarization weather radar data.
• Experience with weather satellite interpretation.
• Experience with Linux OS.
• Computer programming experience (Python, C, scripting, etc.).
• Possession of a current security clearance.

Salary Range

• $26-$33 per hour

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The workload will vary and will be stressful at times. The candidate will be expected to sit at a computer/desk for long periods of time. Kwaj has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons with little daily temperature variation.

Additional Notes

Qualified candidates living in a Hubzone will receive preferential consideration in hiring.

Not sure you live in a Hubzone? Go here and enter your address:

https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=27.774793,-97.410418&zoom=15

RedTown Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, 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.

Compensation details: 26-33 Hourly Wage