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SUMMARY

The Weather Forecaster I provides aviation, ship and site weather forecasting services, maintaining responsibility for developing forecasts and preparing weather briefings for pilots and interested parties such as outlying camps, field parties, and stations, as well as any ocean vessels operating in the area of responsibility. This position requires selected individuals to be knowledgeable in all aspects of weather forecasting, including creating weather charts and preparing briefing materials, and performing in a supervisor capacity; demonstrating good problem-solving skills while overseeing daily operations, preparing all required reports, and monitoring the weather office for areas as outlined in the task. In addition, this position observes, and records weather conditions used for forecasting and archival purposes.

This position deploys to McMurdo Station, Antarctica to conduct work locally. The United States Antarctica Program requires all personnel deploying to Antarctica to pass a physical qualification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides aviation, ship and site weather forecasting services, maintaining responsibility for developing forecasts and preparing weather briefings for pilots and interested parties such as outlying camps, field parties, and stations, as well as ocean vessels operating in the area.

Creates weather charts, prepares briefing materials, and performs in a supervisor capacity.

Takes, records and disseminates surface weather observations, and completes necessary forms in accordance with Federal, Department of Defense (DOD), and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) guidelines.

Records, transmits, and archives METAR/SPECI and synoptic observations in accordance with established procedures and in support of the Global Climate Observing System.

Prepares balloon, radiosonde, and ground tracking equipment for use in the upper-air program. Performs the launch and tracking of the rawinsonde package. Evaluates and transmit atmospheric pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and wind direction and speed encoded from the radiosonde flight data.

Monitors and reports expendable inventory levels regularly.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor\'s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability.

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and he company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Weather Forecaster I

Graduate of a DoD meteorology technician course or equivalent civilian course of study leading to a weather observing/forecasting certification and four (4) years of experience in weather forecasting and operational meteorology including at least one (1) year of experience in airport/airfield weather forecasting in support of an operational weather office.

AND

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a qualified weather observer for surface observations at an aviation weather facility.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

A valid USA passport is required and is reimbursable.

Must be able to obtain a T1 Clearance through the government customer.

Must pass internal background checks.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Knowledgeable in all aspects of weat