Operational Meteorologist

Company: Perry Weather
Job type: Full-time

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.

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