Lynker is seeking a Meteorologist Developer to support the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) in developing and implementing verification methods for new forecaster tools, enhancing impact decision support services (IDSS), and building capacity for a Weather Ready Nation.
Requirements
- Experience with deterministic and ensemble prediction system data sets and their application to hazardous weather diagnosis and prediction.
- Knowledge of weather forecasting - short to medium range
- Experience with software development support in a team environment
- Experience with Python and shell scripting within a UNIX/Linux Environment.
- Some knowledge of GIS, JavaScript, Cloud Services, and Version Control Systems
Responsibilities
- Develop tools featuring map data.
- Develop and implement verification methods to gauge the effectiveness of new forecaster tools applied to operational and experimental forecasts.
- Develop enhancements that build upon current forecaster tools as well as work to develop new services and forecaster tools.
- Collaborate with meteorologists at NCEP, NWS field offices, academia, and outside partners to develop forecast tools from short to medium range time frames.
- Use scientific and technical meteorological expertise to develop tools for determination of hazard information (rainfall, snowfall, temperatures).
- Develop web applications using modern industry languages and tools.
- Collaborate to transition forecaster tools and web services developed at WPC and elsewhere within NOAA into operations at WPC and other NOAA offices.
Other
- A Bachelor's degree in meteorology, hydrology or related earth science fields. (MS or above is a BIG PLUS)
- 2+ years of related experience is preferred.
- Ability to organize, plan, and complete projects
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for documentation and presentations
- will be able to work a HYBRID schedule, working on site 2-3 days per work, and working from home the remainder of the week.
