Atmospheric and Space Scientists Resume Sample

Key Result Areas:

• Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media
• Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics
• Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics
• Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting
• Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts
• Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups
• Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons
• Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns
• Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities 
• Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information
• Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts
• Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices
• Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate
• Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings
• Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends
• Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling
• Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications
• Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion
• Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena
• Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases

Key Highlights:

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled????
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????

Key Result Areas:

• Measured temperature, air pressure, and other properties of the atmosphere
• Developed and used computer models that analyze data about the atmosphere (also called meteorological data)
• Produced weather maps and graphics; reported current weather conditions
• Prepared long- and short-term weather forecasts using sophisticated computer and mathematical models, satellite and radar data
• Issued warnings to protect life and property during severe weather, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and flash floods

Key Highlights:

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled????
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????