Meteorologist - Kwajalein Island

Description

RedTown Technical Services, LLC has a full-time opening for a Meteorologist at the U.S. Army Garrison–Kwajalein Atoll Reagan Test Site in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. This position is located at the Kwajalein Weather Station and requires relocation to Kwajalein Island.

This is an unaccompanied position; dependents are not authorized for relocation under this position. Pets are prohibited during the relocation process. This includes service animals or emotional support animals. 

Benefits of this position include:

• Potential significant federal and state tax benefits associated with overseas employment (Marshall Islands income tax is currently 5% annually)
• Company-paid studio apartment-style housing 
• Company-paid dining hall meals 
• Company-paid utilities (employee-paid internet, approximately $95/month; Starlink is also available at the employee’s expense)
• Two company-subsidized off-island trips per year 
• Company-paid relocation to Kwajalein 
• Paid holidays and vacation 
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Group Term Life and AD&D 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K participation

Kwajalein Island is similar to a small U.S. town located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The island has a population of approximately 1,500 people and offers a wide range of recreational activities, including scuba diving, sailing, fishing, soccer, softball, clubs, and community organizations. The island also has a library, modern gym, grocery stores, bowling alley, and other facilities. More information about the community is available at the U.S. Army Garrison–Kwajalein Atoll website at https://home.army.mil/kwajalein/index.php. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide weather forecasts for the Kwajalein Atoll region using satellite imagery, weather radar, surface observations, numerical weather prediction output, and other available datasets. 
• Issue weather warnings, watches, and advisories. 
• Provide meteorological support for mission operations, including preparation of post-mission analysis reports. 
• Support development, improvement, and integration of weather station processes and procedures. 
• Work collaboratively with forecasters, mission personnel, and technical staff in an operational environment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years professional meteorological experience
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Experience with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to relocate to Kwajalein Island and work in a remote island environment

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in meteorology or  equivalent experience
• Experience in tropical meteorology and forecasting
• Experience interpreting Doppler and dual-polarization weather radar data
• Experience with satellite weather interpretation
• Experience with Linux operating system 
• Programming or scripting experience, including Python, C, shell scripting, or similar languages 
• Current active security clearance
• Experience supporting military, aviation, range, or mission-critical weather operations

Salary Range

$26–$33 per hour, approximately $54,080–$68,640 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation is enhanced by company-paid housing, meals, relocation, utilities, employee medical/dental/vision coverage, and potential tax advantages associated with overseas employment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The workload will vary and may be stressful at times, particularly during mission support or significant weather events. The position requires sitting at a computer or workstation for extended periods. Kwajalein has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons and little daily temperature variation. Candidates must be able to live and work in a remote island environment with limited access to comprehensive medical care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RedTown Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodation may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; Modified work schedules; Providing an interpreter; or Making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

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