Meteorologist Developer

About the role

Lynker is seeking a sharp and motivated Meteorologist Developer to support a long term contract with the Weather Prediction Center (WPC). This includes direct interaction with scientists within NOAA as well as partners outside of NOAA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with meteorologists at NCEP, NWS field offices, academia, and external partners to develop forecast tools from short to medium range time frames.
• Use scientific and technical meteorological expertise to develop tools for determining hazard information (rainfall, snowfall, temperatures).
• Develop web applications using modern industry languages and tools.
• Cook up with NWS staff and external researchers to develop improved forecast tools.
• As appropriate, contribute to formal scientific publications, and/or attend 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Develop tools featuring map data.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
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!

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is a HYBRID schedule, working on site 2-3 days per week and working from home the remainder of the week.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee-owned small business specializing in professional, scientific, and technical services. Our 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. 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:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• 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.