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Atmospheric and Space Scientists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.
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This source lists 27 tasks, including 18 marked Core and 9 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2024.
27 tasks shown
Core · Task 20208 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Core · Task 20209 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
Core · Task 20210 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
Core · Task 19759 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Core · Task 9068 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.
Core · Task 9070 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Core · Task 9069 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Core · Task 21104 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.
Core · Task 20206 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
Core · Task 21105 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Develop and deliver training on weather topics.
Core · Task 20211 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Core · Task 19755 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Core · Task 20205 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
Core · Task 20203 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
Core · Task 21103 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Speak to the public to discuss weather topics or answer questions.
Core · Task 20207 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
Core · Task 20202 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
Core · Task 9074 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Supplemental · Task 9076 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
Supplemental · Task 9078 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
Supplemental · Task 20204 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
Supplemental · Task 9083 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
Supplemental · Task 20212 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
Supplemental · Task 19756 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Supplemental · Task 9079 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
Supplemental · Task 19758 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
Supplemental · Task 19757 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
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