# Weather Forecaster I

**Company:** [Saalex](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/mUoCB2tPpCuKGPexwPQbrE.md)
**Location:** Ridgecrest, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** JTECH 2

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## Description

**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.

## Requirements

**Required:**

-   Knowledge of meteorological methods, techniques, and practices, including weather observing, forecasting, communications, meteorological equipment, and support procedures.
-   Familiarity with computer software and applications used in weather forecasting operations.
-   Ability to recognize and measure meteorological phenomena using scientific equipment and instrumentation.
-   Ability to support decision-making during severe weather or emergency situations.
-   Ability to distinguish and interpret detailed weather data displays.
-   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

**Desired:**

-   Experience supporting military, government, aviation, test range, or operational weather environments.
-   Experience using weather station systems, meteorological display tools, or forecast production software.
-   Experience preparing localized weather observations, forecasts, or routine weather products for mission-specific applications.

**Education/Years of Experience:**

Associate degree in Applied Science, Weather Technology, or equivalent formal academic training and experience and Two (2) years of weather forecasting experience.

**Work Environment / Physical Requirements**

-   Ability to safely ascend and descend a 26-step stairway as part of routine job duties.
-   Primarily office-based environment.
-   Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
-   Frequent computer use and extended periods of sitting.
-   Comply with all company operational, safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.

**Security Clearance:**

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources
-   Stock Option Plan