Meteorologist Developer

Overview

Lynker is seeking a sharp and motivated Meteorologist Developer to support a long term contract with the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) and will have direct interaction with scientists within NOAA as well as partners outside of NOAA. This includes; NCEP centers, NWS weather forecast offices, NOAA research facilities, academia, and the NWS Science and Operations Officer community. In this capacity the incumbent will work with the above partners to develop and implement verification methods to gauge the effectiveness of new forecaster tools applied to operational and experimental forecasts. The work will also strive to build the capacity to enhance impact decision support services (IDSS), effectively building a Weather Ready Nation.

In addition, the Meteorologist Developer will work to provide enhancements that build upon current forecaster tools as well as work to develop new services and forecaster tools. Promising work will be transitioned to operations. The incumbent will provide training materials on the enhanced forecaster products and tools.

Areas of particular need and interest to be addressed include developing forecaster and verification tools for heavy precipitation associated with land-falling tropical cyclones, warm-season convection, winter storms, and atmospheric rivers. Additional areas of focus include the use of ensemble model output to aid forecaster generation of probabilistic products, as well as exploring future roles of weather forecasters. The Ideal Meteorologist Developer will be local to the College Park, MD area, and will be able to work a HYBRID schedule, working on site 2-3 days per work, and working from home the remainder of the week. This position is contingent on approved funding.

Responsibilities

The ideal Meteorologist Developer will be able to develop tools featuring map data. Assignments are typically received in terms of expected outcomes and incumbents are expected to act independently to develop required information, including selecting approach, and to provide sound analyses and recommendations. Assigned projects may include analysis, application development, or other areas specific to the assignment.

Duties of the Meteorologist Developer may include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with meteorologists at NCEP, NWS field offices, academia, and outside partners to develop forecast tools from short to medium range time frames.
• Use scientific and technical meteorological expertise to develop tools for determination of hazard information (rainfall, snowfall, temperatures).
• Develop web applications using modern industry languages and tools.
• Coordinate with NWS staff and external researchers to develop improved forecast tools.
• As appropriate, contribute to formal scientific publications, and/or attending off-site conferences, symposia and hazardous-weather-related outreach events.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Collaborate to transition forecaster tools and web services developed at WPC and elsewhere within NOAA into operations at WPC and other NOAA offices.
• Develop training materials to transition new tools and techniques into operations.

Qualifications

The Ideal Meteorologist Developer will have the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in meteorology, hydrology or related earth science fields. (MS or above is a BIG PLUS)
• 2+ years of related experience is preferred.
• Experience with deterministic and ensemble prediction system data sets and their application to hazardous weather diagnosis and prediction.
• Knowledge of weather forecasting - short to medium range

• Experience with software development support in a team environment
• Experience with Python and shell scripting within a UNIX/Linux Environment.
• Some knowledge of GIS, JavaScript, Cloud Services, and Version Control Systems
• Ability to organize, plan, and complete projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for documentation and presentations

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.