Meteorological Technician

This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent serves as a Meteorological Technician providing avalanche forecasts to the general public, utilizing multiple sources of information.

Incumbent uses data obtained through multiple sources to update avalanche conditions and issues written and verbal avalanche forecasts for the local Avalanche Center.

Incumbent uses other system network services. Interprets and evaluates raw data which is critical to issuing accurate and regularly scheduled forecasts and emergency advisories.

Inspects and performs routine user level maintenance and services on various weather equipment and instruments.

Observes weather and atmospheric conditions, records and interprets meteorological data, transmits and reports on recorded information, and provides meteorological information and advice to the general public through the Avalanche Center.

Ensures that regular field snow pack observations are conducted and appropriate data is collected to inform avalanche forecast. Uses judgment when interpreting raw avalanche data.

Issues avalanche warnings when criteria are met, and terminates such avalanche warnings when expired.

Uses accepted observation procedures as well as standard practices modified to meet the relevant conditions to provide current advisories.

Performs tasks observing, recording, and transmitting atmospheric and weather information including air pressure, temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, cloud and ultraviolet conditions, snow stability, and analyzes and interprets weather data.

Practices mountain and avalanche safety measures while collecting data in high-elevation and avalanche prone terrain.

Maintains automated data on computer systems which contain historical mountain weather information. Uses these systems to communicate with others regarding weather data and to improve forecasting methods.

Composes and issues regularly scheduled emergency weather forecasts using the computer as well as disseminates and terminates advisories.

Provides training and guidance on avalanches and avalanche related work. On occasion, provides avalanche and mountain weather education sessions to schools, professional groups and others.

You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing. Must be 18 years of age. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. Applicant must have the ability to safely and efficiently navigate mountainous terrain in a harsh winter environment using backcountry skis and snowmobiles.