Job Description

Overview:

APPOINTMENT TYPE:

Full-Time Regular (FTR)

LOCATION:

Las Vegas, NV (On-Site)

SALARY RANGE:

$20.92 - $27.98/Hr.

PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, prepare local forecasts, weather warnings and alerts, and conduct weather surveillance activities to support operations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Department of Energy (DOE) field site(s). Work with Electronics Technicians to conduct field maintenance and repair activities of a multi-station, geographically distributed weather station network.
Responsibilities:
Develop and distribute accurate local weather forecasts for the NNSA (or DOE) Site. Conduct weather surveillance on the NNSA (or DOE) site and issue weather advisories and alerts as necessary. Assist with the maintenance, repair, upgrade, calibration/certification, and installation of the meteorological observing systems on the site. Launch weather balloons in support of operations. Collect meteorological data in support of operations Provide data to customers as requested.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree and 0-years of experience; or Vocational/Technical School degree/certificate in Weather Forecasting and 2-4 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience performing duties as described may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Must have completed a weather forecasting program such as a Weather Forecasting Certificate from Penn State or Mississippi State or a Military program equivalent to "A" and "C" School (Navy) or Weather Forecaster Apprentice Course (Air Force). Punctuality and excellent attendance required. Customer-friendly attitude required. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Ability to coordinate, organize, and manage multiple tasks. Attention to detail, deadline consciousness, positive attitude, teamwork, strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and creativity desired. Conscientious attention to processes and procedures are required. Meteorology degree is not required. Two years of forecasting experience. Experience working in a Federal and/or research/operations environment. Experience in interfacing with internal/external subject matter experts. Coordination and multitasking with multiple organizations. Knowledge of meteorological processes and products to develop accurate local weather forecasts. Valid driver's license required. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.


The candidate's starting salary will be determined upon hire and ORAU will use salary survey data, internal comparators, and the candidate's qualifications to determine salary.

TOTAL REWARDS

ORAU has a strategic approach to providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance, recognition, development, and career opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to achieve ORAU's business objectives. The benefit component of our total rewards program supports business goals by offering the following benefits based on employee eligibility:

Legally required benefits Group Health insurance including: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Retirement plan contribution matching Disability insurance Group life insurance Travel Accident Insurance Section 125 reimbursement accounts Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance offerings


The ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life benefits based on employee eligibility:

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks Occupational Health and Wellness Programs * Employee Assistance Program