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Job Description

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-2021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 94,840.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 45.00
Currently, there are 9,800 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Atmospheric and Space Scientists”.

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Tasks for “Science and Operations Officer (SOO)”

Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.

Related Technology & Tools

Personal computers
Air temperature thermometers
Surface temperature probes
Mercury barometers
Desktop computers
Rain gauges
Radiosonde launchers
Two way radios
Laptop computers
Light meters
Storm chase vehicles
Analog anemometers
Psychrometers
Tipping bucket rain gauges
Air quality samplers
Whirling hygrometers
Weather observation stations
Doppler radar equipment
Hygrometers
Temperature and humidity data loggers
Graphic tablets
Digital anemometers
Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
Weather balloons
Soil temperature probes
Solarimeters
Relative humidity gauges

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Vis5d+
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ESRI ArcView
Microsoft Excel
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PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
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Unidata McIDAS-X
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WSI Titan
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Word processing software
Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
Microsoft Outlook
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
Maplesoft Maple
SAS
Microsoft Access
The MathWorks MATLAB
Microsoft Word
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
Microsoft PowerPoint
AccuWeather Galileo
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Microsoft Paint
C++
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