National Weather Service Professional Development Series Professional Competency Unit

Description of Job Duty Competency to be Achieved

Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures.

Description of Need

Effective quality assurance and control are required to ensure high quality data and adequate documentation.

Specific Job Task Skills and Knowledge

1. Demonstrate knowledge to evaluate stations and equipment to ensure proper exposure standards are met.

2. Demonstrate knowledge to complete forms A-1 and A-3.

3. Demonstrate knowledge to ensure quality control and quality assurance procedures are followed.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of Upper Air, Radar and MDCR responsibilities.

Instructional Components

Instructional Component 4.1: In order to address the job task skills and knowledge listed above, the PDS Team recommends a residence course be developed.

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