Participates in the acquisition, maintenance and dissemination of climatological data for the state and surrounding states. Assists in the development of applied climatological procedures to meet specific user needs. Assists in applied climatological research.
Assists in the development and operation of a computer-based climatological information system based on the use of climate information collected from federal, state, public, private and other sources. Assists in identifying climatological needs of federal and state government and public and private interest groups. Assists in the development of applied climatological procedures to efficiently meet specific user needs. Assists in the development of new climate information products for improved assessment of current climate conditions. Maintains operational capability for generating and disseminating climate products. Assists in surveys of storm, flood and other damage caused by weather within or affecting the state. Assists in providing data to the National Climate Analysis Center, National Climate Data Center, National Weather Service and South Carolina Official Record. Prepares summaries of various climate elements such as rainfall, air pressure, temperature, wind, evaporation and cloudiness. Computes indices for soil moisture, drought, wind, evapotranspiration and heating and cooling degree data.
Knowledge of meteorological principles as they relate to atmospheric conditions and other weather phenomena. Knowledge of state weather patterns. Knowledge of the principles and practices of analyzing weather information. Knowledge of computer-aided and manual weather data compilation. Ability to communicate effectively.
A bachelor's degree in climatology, meteorology or geography and related experience.