Radar Meteorologist for North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board
Job description
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is seeking a Radar Meteorologist to join our team. At the DWR our team is dedicated to improving the quality of life and strengthening the economy of North Dakota by managing the water resources of the state for the benefit of its people.
Summary of Work
Operate/interpret 5-cm digital Doppler weather radars equipped with IRIS and TITAN software and simultaneously direct multiple aircraft. Identification of suitable clouds; clear communication with aircraft via two-way radio; operation of Windows, Mac, and Linux/Unix-based software; pilot briefings; meteorological record keeping; direction and supervision of intern meteorologists; supervision of chemical inventory; and assisting with radar calibrations and maintenance. Other duties include monitoring local weather conditions, interaction with National Weather Service personnel and the public, and data entry. The NDARB will conduct a pre-project ground school and orientation in Bismarck on May 24-26, 2023; all project personnel are required to attend. The field phase of the project begins at noon on June 1, 2023 and continues as weather dictates, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, through the project’s conclusion on August 31, 2023.
Minimum Qualifications
The position requires a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or Related Field by the start of ground school on May 24, 2023.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with radar operation and short-term forecasting of deep convection; recent experience in operational convective cloud seeding.
Application Procedures
Please complete the online application process posted at: www.nd.gov/omb/ and include a cover letter, electronic copies of your unofficial college transcript(s) and resume. Also include the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references (no reference letters please). Applications must be completed no later than March 26, 2023.
Applications will only be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft system.
Application material must reach this office by 11:59pm on the closing date.
Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job related personnel system.
Applications should include information, which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.
The Department of Water Resources will not provide sponsorship for this position.
For accommodation, or assistance in the application process contact Missy Schmidt (701) 328-2751 or mkschmidt@nd.gov. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the application process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
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