Assists in the acquisition, management and quality control and collaboration of specific weather data. Participates in verification studies. Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, adjust and verify complex and conflicting meteorological and hydrological information and data. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to disseminate critical weather information to the public. The incumbent performs data assimilation and dissemination tasks independently.
Supervisor provides general oversight of technical products.
Work is primarily reviewed after the fact for timeliness. If working in a shift environment, the incumbent works under the general oversight of a shift leader. In most shift work situations technical supervision is not readily available. Existing guidelines are operational procedures which define numerous matters relative to work output. General policy guidelines are found in Operations Manuals, organizational directives and other related NOAA manuals.