Operational Meteorologist

Perry Weather

  • Dallas, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
Thousands of users trust our fast-growing weather safety platform across school districts, cities, universities, golf courses, and other industries. Our software and connected hardware enable rapid decision-making for organizations facing the threat of weather disruption: How long can I wait to pull players off the field for the nearby storm? How should I modify activities to prevent heat stress injuries? When can operations safely resume on the tarmac? How can I be sure my staff adheres to a weather policy?In the Operational Meteorologist role, you will be a pivotal player in the overall success of our customer’s experience. We are looking for someone who has demonstrated success in high-pressure weather forecasting situations and is able to simplify complex weather forecasts into digestible and actionable information. Ideal candidates will possess first-class communication and relationship-building skills, as well as strong organizational skills and attention to detail.What you’ll be doing:
  • Forecasting for a wide variety of customers, from school districts and cities to professional sports teams
  • Fielding inbound calls and emails requesting forecasts and/or weather-related questions
  • Helping our customers make decisions around the weather: Do we cancel or delay the game? What is today's heat safety risk? How will the weather impact our tournament this weekend?
  • Preparing daily proactive forecasts and daily shift reports
  • Assisting with other customer support tasks
Requirements
  • BS degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences
  • Comfortable in a fast-changing work environment
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Energized and motivated by spending time with customers and helping them make decisions
  • Please note, this is not a remote job; our office is in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, TX
Nice to haves:
  • Familiarity with our core markets including school districts, parks and recreation departments, golf courses, and universities
  • Experience in broadcast or operational meteorology
Benefits
  • Casual, flexible work environment. Our office is currently located in the Centrum, the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, TX.
  • Comprehensive benefits. We offer competitive health insurance plans, 401(k), and a suite of voluntary benefits.
  • Engaging culture. Weekly all-hands, fun events like
, monthly lunch-and-learns, happy hours, and more. * Grow with us. We’re growing rapidly, and yet we have a massive amount of work and opportunity ahead.

Perry Weather