Lead Meteorologist

$105,383 - $137,000/Yr

Department Of Commerce - Norman, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Norman, OK

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), Southern Region (SR), Weather Forecast Offices (WFO), with one vacancy in Norman, OK. The Lead Meteorologist will serve as the shift leader responsible for quality and timeliness of all NWS forecast and service products, warnings, and advisories prepared and issued by the Weather Forecast Office (WFO). The role involves conducting a weather watch, interpreting Doppler radar data, satellite imagery, and analyzing other hydrometeorological data for the preparation of all WFO warning, forecast, and service products. The Lead Meteorologist will also serve as the primary contact with other Federal, state, and local agencies over matters involving the initiation and implementation of immediate or emergency public health and safety measures based on NWS forecasts, warnings, and watches.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the shift leader responsible for quality and timeliness of all NWS forecast and service products, warnings, and advisories prepared and issued by the Weather Forecast Office (WFO).
• Conduct a weather watch which involves interpretation of Doppler radar data, satellite imagery, and the analysis of other hydrometeorological data for the preparation of all WFO warning, forecast and service products, including individual briefings.
• Serve as the primary contact with other Federal, state, and local agencies such as FAA, FEMA, and emergency management and law enforcement officials over matters involving the initiation and implementation of immediate or emergency public health and safety measures based on NWS forecasts, warnings and watches.
• Handle general office administrative matters which may occur on shift including augmenting staff, approving overtime and leave.

Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience analyzing and assessing the current and forecast weather situation at both the synoptic and mesoscale levels.
• Experience devising, formulating and disseminating hydrometeorological forecasts, watches, warnings and advisories.
• Experience using dual polarization radar to issue forecasts and warnings.
• Experience providing briefings to government or other decision makers on hazardous weather or water events.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Telework eligible as determined by agency policy