Atmospheric and Space Scientist II

The Atmospheric and Space Scientist II provides aviation, ship and site weather forecasting services, maintaining responsibility for developing forecasts and preparing weather briefings for pilots and interested parties such as outlying camps, field parties, and stations, as well as any ocean vessels operating in the area of responsibility. This position requires selected individuals to be knowledgeable in all aspects of weather forecasting, including creating weather charts and preparing briefing materials, and perform in a supervisor capacity; demonstrating good problem-solving skills while overseeing daily operations, preparing all required reports, and monitoring the weather office for areas as outlined in the task.

This position has the potential to deploy to McMurdo Station, Antarctica to conduct work locally. The United States Antarctica Program requires all personnel deploying to Antarctica to pass a physical qualification. This position may work in a variety of schedules including regular or on-call employment.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid USA passport is required and is reimbursable.

• Must be able to obtain a T1 Clearance through the government customer.

• Must pass internal background checks.

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of weather forecasting.

• Must be able to perform job duties in extreme, cold, dark, work environments.

• Ability to follow directions and work independently, with a team or customers to find mutually acceptable solutions and maintain effective working relationships

• Ability to practice and promote required safety standards.

• Skilled proficiency conducting audits and utilizing quality management systems.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Organization, problem-solving, resolution and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides aviation, ship and site weather forecasting services, maintaining responsibility for developing forecasts and preparing weather briefings for pilots and interested parties such as outlying camps, field parties, and stations, as well as ocean vessels operating in the area.

• Creates weather charts, prepares briefing materials, and performs in a supervisor capacity.

• Records, transmits, and archives METAR/SPECI and synoptic observations in accordance with established procedures and in support of the Global Climate Observing System.

• Prepares balloon, radiosonde, and ground tracking equipment for use in the upper-air program.

• Performs the launch and tracking of the rawinsonde package. Evaluates and transmits atmospheric pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and wind direction and speed encoded from the radiosonde flight data.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

BS degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or other natural sciences including or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours or credit in meteorology or atmospheric science that meets WMO-258 BIP-M qualifications. Three (3) years of experience in Operational Meteorology and two (2) years supporting

aviation meteorology including services provided by an operational weather office required.

Forecasting experience in Polar Regions, curriculum development and analytical case study

development, is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires a physical qualification for deployment to Antarctica.

EOE including Disability/Vet

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).