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SOO/Training Coordinator Initials |
1.1 |
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1.3 |
Review of NOAA Administrative Policies and Employee Benefits |
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1.6 |
No Fear Act training. {NWS Learning Center] |
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1.7 |
NOAA Travel Credit Card Training [as required - web] |
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1.8 |
Review NWS Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity Management web site |
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1.9 |
Review of electronic communication and reporting systems |
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1.10 |
Welcome to the National Weather Service [NWSTC - NWS Learning Center] |
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1.11 |
NWS Directives [NWSTC - NWS Learning Center] |
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2.1 |
Quality Control [NWSTC WBT-001] has been suspended and is under revision review (01/16/09). |
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2.2 |
ASOS System and Algorithms [ASOS Users Guide and NWSTC web] |
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2.3 |
SHEF Observations Tutorial [NWSTC - NWS Learning Center] |
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2.4 |
Skew-T Mastery [COMET - NWS Learning Center] |
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2.5 |
WSR-88D DLOC [WDTB] |
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2.6 |
Factors Affecting the Accuracy and Continuity of Climate Observations [Climate Services Division/OCWWS – web (Climate PDS, PCU6)] |
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2.7 |
Rain Gauges: Are They Really Ground Truth? [COMET - NWS Learning Center] |
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2.8 |
Surface Observation Certificate [as required] |
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2.9 |
Upper Air Certification (as required) [Handbook 10, MicroArts/RRS Training Guide, RRS DVD] |
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2.10 |
Cooperative Observing Program [NWSTC RTMs, residence course] (as required) |
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2.11 |
Satellite Training - SHyMet Intern Course [VISIT - NWS Learning Center] |
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Completion Date |
SOO/Training Coordinator |
3.1 |
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3.6 |
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3.8 |
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3.9 |
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3.10 |
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3.11a |
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3.11b |
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3.11c |
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3.11d |
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3.11e |
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3.11f |
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3.12 | Gridded Forecasts Methodology Training using the Graphical Forecast Editor (GFE) [NWSTC, local training] | |||
3.13 | Application of GFE Smart Tools [NWSTC, local training] | |||
3.14 | Collaboration Training [local training] |
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Description |
Due Date |
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SOO/Training Coordinator Initials |
4.1a |
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4.1b |
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4.1c |
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4.1d |
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4.1g |
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4.1h |
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4.1i |
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4.2a |
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4.4d |
DLAC 1 Lesson 3b: Writing Effective TAFs [COMET - NWS Learning Center] | |||
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4.4g |
DLAC 2: Writing TAFs for Winds and LLWS [COMET - NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.4h | Writing TAFs for Winter Weather [COMET - NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.5a |
Review NWSI 10-921 WFO Hydrologic Operations | |||
4.5b |
Review NWSI 10-922 WFO Hydrologic Products | |||
4.5c |
Understanding the Hydrologic Cycle [COMET/FDTB -NWS Learning Center ] | |||
4.5d |
Unit Hydrograph Theory [COMET/FDTB - NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.5e |
Runoff Processes [COMET/FDTB - NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.5f |
Streamflow Routing [COMET/FDTB - NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.5g |
Hydrologic Services Course [available at local office or regional HQs] | |||
4.6a |
Climate Data and Services Infrastructure [Climate PDS PCU1 – web] | |||
4.6b |
Navigating the Climate Prediction’s Website [VISITview with audio] | |||
4.6c |
Understanding of Climate Variability…Local Services [Climate PDS PCU2 – web] | |||
4.6d |
EL Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) [COMET - NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.6e |
Should Synopticians Worry About Climate [COMET MetEd] | |||
4.6f |
Madden-Julian Oscillation Life Cycle [COMET -NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.7a |
Review NWSI 10-513 WFO Winter Weather Products | |||
4.7b |
AWOC Winter Weather Track [WDTB - NWS Learning Center] (as required) | |||
4.8a |
NWS Support During Hazardous Materials Emergencies [COMET - NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.8b |
Dispersion Basics [COMET - NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.8c |
CAMEO/HYSPLIT Dispersion Models[COMET - NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.9a |
Space Weather: Welcome SEC [COMET - NWS Learning Center] | |||
4.9b |
Space Weather Basics [COMET - NWS Learning Center ] | |||
4.10a |
Review NWSI 10-1601 Verification Procedures | |||
4.11a |
TPC forecast products, hurricane reconnaissance, etc. (as required) | |||
4.12a |
Introduction to Fire Behavior [COMET –NWS Learning Center ] (as required) | |||
4.13a |
Wave Types and Characteristics [COMET - NWS Learning Center] (as required) | |||
4.14a |
Tsunamis Training [FDTB – NWS Learning Center] (as required) |
IC |
Description |
Due Date |
Completion Date |
SOO/Training Coordinator Initials |
5.1 |
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5.2 | WarnGen Training [D2D Users Guide, WES scenarios] |
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5.3 | VTEC Primer [FDTB - NWS Learning Center] | |||
5.4 | WarnGen Changes in OB8.1 [FDTB - NWS Learning Center] | |||
5.5 | WarnGen Training for OB8.2 and 8.2.1 [FDTB - NWS Learning Center] | |||
5.6 | Graphical Forecast Editor (GFE) [training material can be found directly in GFE on AWIPS: In GFE, select Help (upper right corner)>>>Online Table of Contents>>>GFE Training Guide] |
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5.7 | IFPS Smart Tools Training - [NWSTC - web] | |||
5.8 | Aviation Forecast Preparation System (AvnFPS) Training [ AvnFPS Users Guide] |
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5.9 | Weather Forecast Office Hydrologic Forecast System (WHFS) | |||
5.10 | All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio [ NOAA Weather Radio User Guide] |
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Completion Date |
SOO/Training Coordinator Initials |
6.1 |
Coordinate with Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) Watch/Warning procedures and local spotter networks |
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6.2 |
Discuss with WCM who our customers are and how NWS supports them. |
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A Social Science Perspective on Flood Events [COMET – NWS Learning Center] |
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Completion Date |
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Focal point or program leader involvement |
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Outreach activities [e.g. school or civic organization talks, career days, trade shows] |
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7.3 |
Conduct a local seminar or research project | |||
7.4 |
Give presentations and/or participate in the workshops at professional conferences, regional workshops or local office. | |||
7.5 |
Read current scientific literature, particularly journal articles that have application to operational forecasting to maintain a working knowledge of new meteorological and hydrologic concepts. |
Last review or update - September 28, 2011