Meteorologist jobs in Louisiana
Meteorologist investigates, integrates and analyzes meteorological data from a variety of sources, including surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Analyzes weather model guidance and issues specialized hazardous weather forecasts when warranted. Being a Meteorologist requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Meteorologist work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Meteorologist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Meteorologist jobs
Meteorologist
- U.S. Department of Commerce
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Shreveport, LA
FULL_TIME
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Duties
Summary
This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), National Weather Service (NWS), Southern Region, Weather Forecast Office (WFO) with one position located in Shreveport, LA. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS SR LA-24-12424486-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
Requirements
Qualifications
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to meet a Basic Education Requirement. You MUST have a degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included: A. Degree: meteorology, atmospheric science, or other natural science major that included: 1. At least 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of credit in meteorology/atmospheric science including a minimum of: a. Six semester hours of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics;* b. Six semester hours of analysis and prediction of weather systems (synoptic/mesoscale); c. Three semester hours of physical meteorology; and d. Two semester hours of remote sensing of the atmosphere and/or instrumentation. 2. Six semester hours of physics, with at least one course that includes laboratory sessions.* 3. Three semester hours of ordinary differential equations.* 4. At least nine semester hours of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of three or more of the following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy, advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and computer science. * There is a prerequisite or corequisite of calculus for course work in atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physics, and differential equations. Calculus courses must be appropriate for a physical science major. OR B. Combination of education and experience: course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To qualify at the GS-14 level: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following: Assisting with or implementing severe weather warning, forecast, and service products to improve service and increase product usefulness; and Assisting with or implementing meteorological or hydrologic public awareness preparedness programs; Assessing severe weather warning, forecast, and service products to improve their adequacy and usefulness; and Communicating technical meteorological and hydrologic information to partners or customers.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency within the US Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere. NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts seas, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to provide understanding and improve stewardship of the environment. - 2 Days Ago
Meteorologist.
- NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
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Shreveport, LA
FULL_TIME
- DutiesThe Working Title For This Position Is Warning Coordination Meteorologist. As a Warning Coordination Meteorologist, You Will Perform The Following Duties:Serve as the principal interface between...
- 1 Day Ago
Meteorologist
- US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Shreveport, LA
FULL_TIME
- Duties The working title for this position is Warning Coordination Meteorologist. As a Warning Coordination Meteorologist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as the principal interface betwe...
- 11 Days Ago
METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - WAFB
- Gray Television
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Baton Rouge, LA
FULL_TIME
- About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households....
- 5 Days Ago
Weekend Evening Meteorologist, KATC
- The E.W. Scripps Company
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Lafayette, LA
FULL_TIME
- KATC, The E.W. Scripps the ABC affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana is searching for an engaging meteorologist who will connect with viewers both on-air & online and in the community. The Weekend Evening...
- 18 Days Ago
Meteorologist jobs at Popular Companies
Meteorologist
- Hiring Now!
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Melbourne, FL
- Job Description At ENSCO, Inc., we wish to add a skilled Meteorologist to our Mission Systems Group. As a meteorologist,...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Meteorologist
- Thor Guard, Inc.
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Nashville, TN
- We are looking for Territory Manager in the Kentucky / Tennessee area. A Territory Manager at Thor Guard entails sales a...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Meteorologist
- Hearst
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Lancaster, PA
- Job Description Meteorologist Meteorologist WGAL News 8, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg-Lancaster...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Meteorologist/Reporter
- Sinclair Broadcast Group
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Pensacola, FL
- WEAR-TV in Pensacola Florida is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist. This position will be responsible for the content o...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Meteorologist
- Hearst Television
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Lancaster, PA
- Job Description Meteorologist Meteorologist WGAL News 8, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg-Lancaster...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Meteorologist
- Idaho State Job Bank
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Boise, ID
- Meteorologist at Bureau of Land Management in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Summary Explore a new career w...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Meteorologist-Temp
- Univision Communications, Inc.
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Los Angeles, CA
- ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM: KMEX 34 is looking for a Temporary Meteorologist to join our team! Ideal candidate must love weat...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Meteorologist - Weekend
- Paducah Television Operations LLC
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Lincoln, NE
- Job Description Job Description Channel 8 KLKN-TV is looking for Weekend Meteorologist to join our Storm Alert Team. It ...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Louisiana
Louisiana is bordered to the west by Texas; to the north by Arkansas; to the east by Mississippi; and to the south by the Gulf of Mexico.
The state may properly be divided into two parts, the uplands of the north, and the alluvial along the coast.
The alluvial region includes low swamp lands, coastal marshlands and beaches, and barrier islands that cover about 20,000 square miles (52,000 km2). This area lies principally along the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which traverses the state from north to south for a distance of about 600 mi (970 km)) and empties into the Gulf of Mexico; ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Meteorologist jobs
$80,692 to $129,683
Most Popular Cities in Louisiana for Meteorologist Jobs
What does a Meteorologist do?
Meteorologist in Elyria, OH
Broadcast Meteorologists - interpret and report the weather and weather conditions for television and radio.
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Meteorologist in Harlingen, TX
Broadcast meteorologists need either a college degree or significant coursework in meteorology, or atmospheric or a related science.
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Meteorologist in Kansas City, KS
Meteorologists use a range of satellites, weather balloons, radars, sensors and weather stations to study wind velocity, temperature, humidity and air pressure.
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