Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The staff meteorologist provides operational forecast support to meet the River Authority’s goals to expand flood services withing its jurisdictional boundaries and support corporate assets impacted by rain and/or floods.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuously tracks Doppler radar, satellite imagery, atmospheric models, river/stream water levels, and surface weather observation stations to identify flood risks due to rain events.
• Analyzes models, historical, and statistical data. Maintain quality control on agency rainfall datasets. Conduct rainfall frequency analysis as needed.
• Creates localized rain/flood forecasts for watersheds within the San Antonio River Authority district.
• Leads River Authority’s storm monitoring team activation.
• Supports watershed and parks operations, environmental sciences, and construction field crews with storm monitoring updates to ensure safety.
• Coordinates with emergency response agencies during flood events.
• Advises field teams on locating, maintaining, and troubleshooting field monitoring instruments (e.g. stream level stations, precipitation gauges, or soil moisture sensors).
• Assists with post-event flood damage assessments and collect high-water mark data to support recovery efforts and future mitigation planning.
• Communicates rainfall/flood impacts to River Authority staff and local emergency response agencies.
• Works with National Weather Service and River Authority engineering teams to improve forecast accuracy and documentation of weather events.
• Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• This position does not directly supervise any employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science or a related discipline, and Five 5 years of progressively responsible experience understanding atmospheric processes at synoptic and mesoscale levels; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• None (or specify)

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Professional Engineer in the state of Texas

☒ Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic to intermediate skills in Python or Linux/Windows.
• Proficiency in using weather modeling.
• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Proficiency with specialized software like AWIPS (Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System).
• Operational meteorology, specifically in hydrology and emergency management contexts

Skills and Abilities:

• Communicating orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences and stakeholders.
• Critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, independent judgement, and the ability to identify and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture that reflects our Values In Action of Accountability, Excellence, Open and Direct Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)

Physical Effort Requirements

Work Environment

Sedentary

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Heavy

Good: Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

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Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.

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Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

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Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy: E xerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued

Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)

Work Environment Locations

Work Locations: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments:

Seldom or Never

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Frequently or Often

Office or similar indoor environment

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Outdoor environment

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Street environment (near moving traffic)

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Construction site

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Confined space

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Vehicle

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Warehouse environment

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Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)

Exposures

Exposures: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures.

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Communicable diseases

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Moving mechanical parts

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Poison ivy, wasps, snakes, and other natural hazards

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Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

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San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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