Operational Meteorologist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Thousands of users trust our fast-growing weather safety platform across school districts, cities, universities, golf courses, and other industries. Our software and connected hardware enable rapid decision-making for organizations facing the threat of weather disruption: How long can I wait to pull players off the field for the nearby storm? How should I modify activities to prevent heat stress injuries? When can operations safely resume on the tarmac? How can I be sure my staff adheres to a weather policy?In the Operational Meteorologist role, you will be a pivotal player in the overall success of our customer’s experience. We are looking for someone who has demonstrated success in high-pressure weather forecasting situations and can simplify complex weather forecasts into digestible and actionable information. Ideal candidates will possess first-class communication and relationship-building skills, as well as strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
What you'll do:Forecasting for a wide variety of customers, from school districts and cities to professional sports teamsFielding inbound calls and emails requesting forecasts and/or weather-related questionsHelping our customers make decisions around the weather: Do we cancel or delay the game? What is today's heat safety risk? How will the weather impact our tournament this weekend?Preparing daily proactive forecasts and daily shift reportsAssist with other customer support tasks
Requirements:BS degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric SciencesComfortable in a fast-changing work environmentHighly organized and detail-orientedEnergized and motivated by spending time with customers and helping them make decisionsPlease note, this is not a remote job; our office is in Dallas, TX.
Nice to haves:Familiarity with our core markets including school districts, parks and recreation departments, golf courses, and universitiesExperience in broadcast or operational meteorology
Benefits:Casual, flexible work environment. Our office is currently located in The Centrum.Comprehensive benefits. We offer competitive health insurance plans, 401(k), and a suite of voluntary benefits.Engaging culture. Weekly all-hands, fun events like Fair Day, monthly lunch-and-learns, happy hours, and more.Grow with us. We’re growing rapidly, and yet we have a massive amount of work and opportunity ahead.
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