Radar Meteorologists for North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board

Operate/interpret 5-cm digital Doppler weather radars equipped with IRIS and TITAN software and simultaneously direct multiple aircraft for cloud seeding operations. Identification of suitable clouds; clear communication with aircraft via two-way radio; operation of Windows, Mac, and Linux/Unix-based software; pilot briefings; meteorological record keeping; direction and supervision of intern meteorologists; supervision of chemical inventory; and assisting with radar calibrations and maintenance. Other duties include monitoring local weather conditions, interaction with National Weather Service personnel and the public, and data entry. The NDARB (North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board) will conduct a pre-project ground school and orientation in Bismarck on May 29-31, 2024; all project personnel are required to attend. The field phase of the project begins at noon on June 1, 2024 and continues as weather dictates, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, through the project's conclusion on August 31, 2024. Locations: Bowman, ND; Stanley, ND

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or Related Field by the start of ground school on May 29, 2024.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with radar operation and short-term forecasting of deep convection; recent experience in operational convective cloud seeding.

About Team ND

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770 Application Procedures

Applications will only be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft system.State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psp/strp/?cmd=login, clicking on "Careers," and selecting "Careers" in the drop-down menu.Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: www.nd.gov/careers.Application material must reach this office by 11:59pm on the closing date.In addition to the online application, the following is also required:Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources);ResumeCopy of all college transcripts, and; The name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please).Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job related personnel system.Applications should include information, which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and . It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.For more Team ND benefit information, please see https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers.team-nd-benefits.Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.The North Dakota Department of Water Resources does not provide sponsorships.For questions regarding this position's duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt at 701.328.2751 or mkschmidt@nd.gov.TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-3888.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.