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Professional Development Series


Cooperative Observing Program

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Executive Producer: Andy Horvitz, OCWWS Observing Services Division

This Professional Development Series (PDS) describes the responsibilities and duties that must be performed to produce high quality climatological, hydrometeorological, and meta data in support of the NWS mission.


Professional Competency Units

This PDS includes the Professional Competency Units (PCUs) listed below. Click on a unit to see details.

  • PCU 1: Program Requirements and Functions
  • PCU 2: Program Administration
  • PCU 3: Public and Media Relations
  • PCU 4: Quality Assurance/Quality Control
  • PCU 5: Equipment Installation and Maintenance
  • PCU 6: Surface Data Dissemination
  • PCU 7: Environmental Compliance

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    Last updated on 2/28/01