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Meteorological Technical Officer
Alternative Titles:
Technical Officer (Observer)
Meteorological technical officers use instruments and
gauges (at ground level and carried on balloons) to make
observations and measurements of climatic and atmospheric
conditions such as air temperature, barometric pressure, wind
speed and direction, humidity, rainfall, evaporation and cloud
type.
Meteorological technical officers may perform the following
tasks:
- monitor the surface and upper-air meteorological
conditions (for climate, forecasting and aviation purposes)
- perform data communications functions and provide
support to meteorologists
- operate the specialised meteorological computing systems
of regional forecasting centres, to control the quality of
incoming data and prepare charts and other reports
- monitor and develop new systems of observation and
provide research support
- distribute statistics, maps, forecasts and other
meteorological information to clients, the media and the
general public
- supervise volunteer observers, who provide reports on
the surface weather conditions
- manage field offices, including administration, public
relations and media liaison.
Meteorological technical officers may work with
meteorologists and must be prepared to work in tropical and
remote locations. Depending on the duties, the work may be
done either indoors or outside, in large offices or in small
remote field stations. Shift work is usually required.
Required Skills - Meteorological Technical Officer
- enquiring mind
- flexible and resourceful
- able to work accurately and systematically
- able to work independently
- able to work as part of a team
- for employment in the Bureau of Meteorology, Australian
citizenship or eligibility to apply for Australian
citizenship is required
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