Atmospheric & Space Scientists at My Next Move for Veterans

Atmospheric & Space Scientists

Also called: Meteorologist, Forecaster, General Forecaster, Science and Operations Officer (SOO)

In the military: see titles from the Air Force, Marine Corps, or Navy.

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:

Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.

Math and Science

physics
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Arts and Humanities

English language

Engineering and Technology

computers and electronics

Communications

multimedia

Basic Skills

reading work related information
using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

People and Technology Systems

thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it

Verbal