JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

• Observe, encode, record, disseminate, and evaluate weather observations
• Apply physical and meteorological factors in accessing the weather impact for specific locations to provide assistance to senior staff personnel in making go / no go weather decisions
• Analyze climatic regimes, geography, terrain, and weather system characteristics, centralized weather products, and indigenous surface and upper-air reports to forecast weather conditions
• Provide daily meteorological briefings and unscheduled flight briefings, both verbal and written, in person, or over the telephone
• Analyze available weather data to determine the need for the issuance of weather warnings, watches, and advisories for several remote locations
• Operate the GR2/GR3 Weather Radar Software, and the DigiCORA Rawinsonde MW41 Set.
• Interpret satellite imagery to aid in the weather forecast process
• Measure meteorological parameters with scientific equipment and instrumentation
• Manually determine meteorological parameters when equipment is not available
• Operate the Pilot-to-Metro Service (PMSV) radio to contact airborne aircraft
• Take necessary steps in collecting and saving data when notified of an aircraft accident
• Provide climatological data for numerous locations, when required
• Use numerous computer programs to assemble weather data
• Any requirements defined in an additional duty delegation letter to ensure operation of the weather station
• Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, SharePoint and/or HTML desired.
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily sedentary in an office/lab environment; however, some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs and stretching. Occasionally, may be required to handle helium tanks weighting approximately 50 pounds (anything heavier requires two or more people or mechanical assistance).

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology and three years of experience, or Associate's degree in Applied Science Weather Technology, and eight years of experience in operational meteorology, or graduation from equivalent formal academic training and eight years of experience in operational meteorology. Knowledge of meteorological methods, techniques, and practices, including weather observing, forecasting, communications, meteorological equipment and support procedures. Possess skill in using various computer applications and software. Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, adjust, and verify atmospheric or other meteorological data to confirm and improve its accuracy and effectiveness. Must have good verbal and written skills. Must be able to work duty days in excess of eight hours, shift work, overnight stays, and be subject to recall to support unscheduled weather support requirements. The ability to discern color vision is required to differentiate detailed presentations of weather data on CRT screens and other systems. Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and possess a valid state issued driver's license.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U. S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JOM68; JCORP12