Weather Forecaster I

Saalex is seeking a Weather Forecaster I in Ridgecrest, CA to support meteorological observation, forecasting, reporting, and dissemination activities in support of government test and training operations. This is an entry-level forecasting role responsible for preparing routine weather observations, forecasts, and adapted forecast products using meteorological data from surface and upper-air stations, satellites, radar, and centralized forecast sources.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $37.32 hourly (depending on experience)

Work Location: Onsite.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with meteorological production processes used to develop and disseminate accurate weather products and services.
• Observe weather phenomena and analyze climatic regimes, geography, terrain, weather system characteristics, centralized weather products, and surface and upper-air reports to forecast weather conditions.
• Encode and record weather observations using computer-based weather station systems.
• Identify, evaluate, and monitor significant weather developments.
• Discuss the location, intensity, movement, and development potential of weather features.
• Initiate computer-generated graphic sequences to load, evaluate, and display meteorological charts, alphanumeric data, and statistical model output.
• Disseminate weather observations in accordance with established system procedures.
• Assist in recommending forecasting techniques, methods, and procedures to improve unit forecasting capabilities.
• Attend technical briefings, seminars, conferences, and other meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.