WEATHER FORECASTER (UNION)

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

The Weather Forecaster provides forecast operation services that consist of managing and developing weather observations/forecasts for existing and threatening weather conditions, performing meteorological analysis and interpretations, evaluating and preparing locally based and worldwide forecasts of atmospheric/space weather conditions for aviation and ground operations, and tailoring communications of weather conditions to customers in the form of weather warnings, weather watches, and/or advisories. This role researches materials, prepares necessary documents, and responds to planned and emergency service calls during regular hours and occasional after duty on-call hours. This role is a full-time onsite role at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama.

Work Model: Onsite

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Takes/Augments and disseminates surface weather observations.
• Uses knowledge of technical methods, procedures, weather observations and meteorological analysis methods to effectively communicate to customer and management.
• Evaluates weather elements and objective determination of meteorological elements using precision measuring equipment.
• Evaluates and tailors centrally-based forecasts to local mission requirements and providing input to regional weather centers for the development of weather advisories and forecasts.
• Adheres to the established safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with contractual, functional and mission requirements.

Accountable For:

• Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.
• Harmoniously working with other employees and customers.
• Working with the Project Principals to fully coordinate all activities.
• Effectively coordinate a number of projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Contributing to the successful completion of project initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or Military certified forecasting, education and experience.
• Two (2) years relevant work experience.
• Intermediate skill in the use of Microsoft Office, and database programs.
• Ability to acquire and maintain government identification/common access card.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to use standard office equipment /tools required for the position (computer, phone, copy machine, hand-held radio, etc.)
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time, sit, use of hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.
• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.