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Job Description

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-2021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 94,840.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 45.00
Currently, there are 9,800 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Atmospheric and Space Scientists”.

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Tasks for “Climate Change Risk Assessor”

Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.

Related Technology & Tools

Weather balloons
Desktop computers
Radiosonde launchers
Temperature and humidity data loggers
Weather observation stations
Storm chase vehicles
Solarimeters
Soil temperature probes
Digital anemometers
Mercury barometers
Relative humidity gauges
Air quality samplers
Whirling hygrometers
Two way radios
Psychrometers
Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
Tipping bucket rain gauges
Graphic tablets
Doppler radar equipment
Laptop computers
Personal computers
Air temperature thermometers
Analog anemometers
Light meters
Surface temperature probes
Hygrometers
Rain gauges

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