Regional Director of Meteorology
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Job Location:
Reston, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced organization leader that is an entrepreneurial highly driven demonstrated meteorology expert with a well-rounded skill set and breadth of operational and administrative experience thick skin highly confident and self-motivated professional whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional meteorologists.
This job is in the United States with strong focus on leadership and business-building in the Northeast US. A qualified candidate will reside in the United States (ideally in the Northeast US) and be intimately familiar with operationally (and demonstrably) experienced with an extensive range weather conditions including tropical cyclones flood events storm surge hail thunderstorms downbursts squall lines blizzards snow ice tornadoes extreme temperatures and alike as well as a deep understanding of North America and global weather patterns and have a working familiarity with global geography customs and culture. This job will require frequent interaction and collaboration with experts in other professions.
The candidate must be a team leader and have a proven track record of performing high-quality work with little supervision taking the bull by the horns effectively launching and growing business initiatives leading team members producing and maintaining accurate budgets and be able to communicate confidently and effectively in critical situations.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science (physics/calculusbased program preferred). Advanced study in business (MBA leadership management certificate) is a strong plus.
- An active Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM) designation from the American Meteorological Society.
- 10 years of operational meteorology with demonstrated growth in scope and leadership.
- 3 years leading managing and mentoring team members.
- Significant operational experience in at least five (5) of the following domains:
- Tropical Cyclones (including accompanying severe weather such as tornadoes and flooding/storm surge)
- Severe Thunderstorms (Hail/Wind/Tornadoes)
- Non-Convective Windstorms
- Mountain Meteorology
- Energy Meteorology (including Renewable Energy)
- Wildfire Weather
- Winter Weather (Snow/Ice)
- Heavy Rainfall and/or Flooding
- Marine Meteorology
- Aviation Meteorology
- Air Quality Meteorology
- Exceptional technical writing skills with a record of highquality scientific reports/publications
- Drivers License (only for positions that require travel)
Preferred Qualifications
- Residency in the Northeast United States
- Prior forensic meteorology experience investigative research and/or authored publications pertaining to weather events impacting to the insurance industry such as severe convective storms tropical cyclones flooding/rainfall or similar.
Additional Information :
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.
- Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefit
A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $125000 - $145000 per year. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location the scope of the role management responsibility etc.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!
J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation please email and include Applicant Accommodation within the subject line with your request and contact information.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Nursing Home Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
About Company
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attentio ... View more
