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Meteorologist

Aliases: Measurement Researcher

Industry/Sector(s): Education, Training and Research

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Meteorologist is expected to perform include:

Studying, compiling and interpreting weather data

Forecasting changes in weather over short and long periods

Supplying meteorological information for various interests such as agriculture, aviation, etc.

Setting up meteorological post equipped with special devices and equipment such as barometer, thermometer, anemometer, hygrometer, humidity recorders, balloons and radio-theodolite

Observing and recording readings from equipment and analysing them to determine baroic pressure, temperature and moisture content of air, fog and snow, direction and speed of wind, rainfall and atmospheric ozone

Informing aerodrome authorities about weather conditions for safety of planes in flight

Preparing weather charts and maps indicating climatic and weather conditions

Checking recording instruments, hydrogen balloons, equipment and accessories periodically and ensuring their accuracy and correct performance

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, Bachelor's degree in meteorology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled in using scientific equipment such as barometer, thermometer, hygrometer, etc.
Skilled in observing and forecasting changes in the weather
Knowledge of the threshold values of atmospheric pressure, temperature, etc.
Skilled in using the relevant software available
Proficient in issuing warnings in case of oncoming disasters
In-depth knowledge of the kind of effect weather has on agriculture, navigation and aviation
Skilled in troubleshooting techniques and keeping the equipment in working state all the time

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Focused
Hard-working

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges providing Bachelor's degree in meteorology across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/bsc-meteorology.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Head of Department

↑

Meteorologist → Teacher

↑

Junior Researcher

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{1, 3}

Indian Meteorology Department
Indian Air Force
Space application centre
National remote sensing agency
Weather consulting companies
Colleges/universities
Other private and public organizations

KEYWORDS

Meteorologist
Atmospheric Scientist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2112.0100	Meteorologist
ISCO 2008	2112	Meteorologists
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	https://targetstudy.com/professions/meteorologist.html
4	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf

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