Atmospheric and Space Scientists

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.

Tasks Include:

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.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
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.
Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.

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Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +4.0%

National: +5.6%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$92,860.00

State

$108,230.00

Regional

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Description

Career Cluster:

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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Education

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree = 60%
Master's Degree = 20%
Doctoral Degree = 15%
Post-Doctoral Training = 5%

Related Work Experience

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 30%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 15%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 15%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 15%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 10%
None = 5%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 5%
Over 10 years = 5%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None = 30%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 25%
Up to and including 1 month = 20%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 20%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 5%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 30%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 20%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 20%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 15%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 10%
None or short demonstration = 5%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

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.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
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.
Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Speak to the public to discuss weather topics or answer questions.
Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.
Develop and deliver training on weather topics.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
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.
Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.

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Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Air samplers or collectors (Air quality samplers)
Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus (Air temperature thermometers)
Anemometers (Analog anemometers)
Desktop computers
Anemometers (Digital anemometers)
Radarbased surveillance systems (Doppler radar equipment)
Tablet computers (Graphic tablets)
Hygrometers
Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
Lightmeters (Light meters)
Barometers (Mercury barometers)
Radarbased surveillance systems (Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD)
Personal computers
Psychrometers
Radiosonde apparatus (Radiosonde launchers)
Rainfall recorders (Rain gauges)
Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus (Relative humidity gauges)
Temperature transmitters (Soil temperature probes)
Solar radiation surface observing apparatus (Solarimeters)
Light trucks or sport utility vehicles (Storm chase vehicles)
Surface thermometers (Surface temperature probes)
Temperature or humidity surface observing apparatus (Temperature and humidity data loggers)
Rainfall recorders (Tipping bucket rain gauges)
Two way radios
Meteorology instrument accessories (Weather balloons)
Weather stations (Weather observation stations)
Hygrometers (Whirling hygrometers)

Technologies Include:

Analytical or scientific software

Baron Services FasTrac
Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
Unidata McIDAS-X
Air quality modeling software
Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
SatView
Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
Cave5D
Environmental Research Services RAOB
Vis5d+
VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
Ferret
Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
Grid analysis and display system GrADS
WINGRIDDS
Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
ITT Visual Information Systems ENVI
Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
Maplesoft Maple
Mesoscale modeling software
Wolfram Research Mathematica
WSI Titan
WSI TrueView Professional
Windflow modeling software
PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
StatSoft STATISTICA software
SVRPLOT
Systat Software SigmaPlot
Systat Software SigmaStat
The MathWorks MATLAB
Unidata GEMPAK
Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft Access

Desktop publishing software

QuarkXPress

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop software
Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
Image editing software
AccuWeather Galileo
Microsoft Paint

Map creation software

ESRI ArcInfo
ESRI ArcView

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Word processing software

Microsoft Word
Word processing software

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Special Requirements

The American Meteorological Society (AMS) offers professional certification for consulting meteorologists, administered by a Board of Certified Consulting Meteorologists. Applicants must meet formal education requirements, pass an examination to demonstrate thorough meteorological knowledge, have a minimum of 5 years of experience or a combination of experience plus an advanced degree, and provide character references from fellow professionals. In addition, AMS also offers professional certification for broadcast meteorologists.

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Additional Resources

Information about careers in meteorology is available from:

American Meteorological Society
45 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108
http://www.ametsoc.org/AMS

Information on obtaining a meteorologist position with the Federal Government is available from the Office of Personnel Management through a telephone-based system. Consult your telephone directory under U.S. Government for a local number or call (912) 757-3000; Federal Relay Service: (800) 877-8339 The first number is not tollfree and charges may result. Information also is available from the Internet site:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1900/1980b.htm

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
86.00	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
85.50	Physics	Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
85.00	Geography	Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
78.75	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
70.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
55.50	Communications and Media	Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
50.00	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
50.00	Chemistry	Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
75.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
75.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
75.00	Science	Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
75.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
75.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
72.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
72.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
68.75	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
59.50	Mathematics	Using mathematics to solve problems.
53.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
53.00	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
53.00	Systems Analysis	Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
50.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50.00	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
50.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
81.25	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
78.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
78.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
78.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
72.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
72.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
72.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
68.75	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
68.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
68.75	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
62.50	Mathematical Reasoning	The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
59.50	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
59.50	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
56.25	Fluency of Ideas	The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
50.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
50.00	Number Facility	The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
50.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
94.75	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
93.75	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
90.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
81.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
81.25	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
80.25	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
77.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
75.00	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
71.25	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
71.00	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
70.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
67.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
63.75	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
61.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
61.25	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
60.00	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
57.50	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
56.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
55.00	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
55.00	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
54.00	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
52.75	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
52.50	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
52.50	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
51.25	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
51.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
90.00	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
87.50	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
86.25	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
85.00	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
75.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
73.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
73.75	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
72.50	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
72.50	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
72.50	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
68.75	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
65.00	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
62.50	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
60.00	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
58.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
72.17	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
66.67	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
66.67	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
66.67	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
61.17	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
98.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
92.00	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
88.00	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
87.40	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
86.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
79.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
79.00	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
79.00	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
79.00	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
78.00	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
77.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
72.00	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
70.60	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
70.00	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
70.00	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
67.00	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
64.00	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
61.00	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
56.00	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
56.00	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
52.60	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
52.00	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
52.00	Degree of Automation	How automated is the job?

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$48,960.00	$92,860.00	$124,760.00
Virginia	$36,410.00	$108,230.00	$145,600.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$44,960.00	$102,790.00	$108,230.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	9,900	10,500	+5.6%
Virginia	149	155	+4.0%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Engineering and Maintenance Officers, Other
Meteorologists
Not Occupationally Qualified, General
Physical Scientists
Students
Weather, General

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Working with Computers	5.0
Analyzing Data or Information	5.0
Getting Information	4.5
Processing Information	4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Thinking Creatively	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Training and Teaching Others	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Developing and Building Teams	3.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.0
Coaching and Developing Others	3.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	2.5
Staffing Organizational Units	2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.0
Selling or Influencing Others	2.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.5
Performing General Physical Activities	1.5
Handling and Moving Objects	1.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.5

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Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Titles

Aerologist
Air Analyst
Astrochemist
Atmospheric Chemist
Atmospheric Scientist
Broadcast Meteorologist
Climate Change Risk Assessor
Climatologist
Computer Meteorologist
Forecaster
General Forecaster
Hurricane Tracker
Hydrometeorological Technician
Hydrometeorologist
Marine Meteorologist
Meteorological Engineer
Meteorologist
Meteorologist-in-Charge
Oceanographic Meteorologist
Operational Meteorologist
Physical Meteorologist
Radiosonde Specialist
Science and Operations Officer (SOO)
Service Hydrologist
Space Operations Officer
Storm Chaser
Synoptic Meteorologist
Tornado Chaser
Warning Coordination Meteorologist
Weather Analyst
Weather Forecaster
Weather Reporter
Weatherman

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Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Related Schools

George Mason University
Hampton University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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