Meteorologist

025.062-010   METEOROLOGIST
Alternate Titles: WEATHER FORECASTER
GOE Interest Areas		02.01.01 Theoretical Research, Physical Sciences

Analyzes and interprets meteorological data gathered by surface and 
upper-air stations,satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts 
for public and other users: Studies and interprets synoptic reports, maps, 
photographs, and prognostic charts to predict long and short
range weather conditions. Operates computer graphic equipment to 
produce weather reports and maps for analysis, distribution to users, 
or for use in televised weather broadcast. Issues
hurricane and other severe weather warnings. May broadcast weather 
forecast over television or radio. May prepare special forecasts and 
briefings for particular audiences, such as those
involved in air and sea transportation, agriculture, fire 
prevention, air-pollution control, and school groups. May direct forecasting 
services at weather station, or at radio or television broadcasting facility. 
May conduct basic or applied research in meteorology. May establish and staff 
weather observation stations.

I.   Data, People, Things
     Data:                                         	0 = Synthesizing
     People:                                       	6 = Speaking-Signaling
     Things:                                       	2 = Operating-Controlling

II.  Academic and Vocational Skills
     Reasoning Development:             	Level  5   
     Mathematical Development:          	Level  5   
     Language Development:              	Level  5   

III. Aptitudes
Top Third
     General Learning Ability (G)
     Verbal Ability (V)
     Numerical Ability (N)
     Spatial Ability (S)
     Form Perception (P)
     Clerical Perception (Q)

Middle Third
     Finger Dexterity (F)

Lower Third
     Motor Coordination (K)
     Manual Dexterity (M)

IV.  Temperaments 
     Making judgements and decisions 
     Working with people 
     Doing precise work, to close tolerances