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The Project Meteorologist is responsible for developing and publishing detailed marine weather and ice reports in support of various Alaska operations. They will be required to participate in project planning with key stakeholders and develop reporting plans to support operations, including the coordination and integration of assets (i.e. satellite imagery, drone surveillance, radar imagery). The frequency of reporting will vary by project, and will range from daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal. Regional reporting areas include the navigational waters of west coast United States/Canada and the Alaska coast. Areas of importance are the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea and their navigational routes and coastline. This position is project based and can be performed remotely with adequate computing and communications capability.
- Strong understanding of meteorology and sea ice, with a proven track record of analysis and forecasting in support of marine operations
- Analyze marine weather/ice data from multiple sources and prepare detailed reports
- Analyze and interpret satellite imagery (including synthetic aperture radar)
- Ability to multi-task, handle emergent weather/events, and adapt to rapidly changing developments
- Coordinate and integrate assets (i.e. satellite imagery, drone and manned aerial surveillance, radar imagery) to execute reporting plans in support of maritime operations
- Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly to marine and project personnel in support of operational decisions
- Bachelor's degree in meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Alaskan marine ice/weather and maritime experience preferred
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
