Radar Meteorologist & Intern Positions with the ND Atmospheric Resource Board
The North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board is hiring a Radar Meteorologist and an Intern for their summer season. These positions will be in Bowman, ND with a start date of May 28, 2025. Applications are due by Monday, March 31, 2025.
Intern Meteorologist for North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board
Location: Bowman, North Dakota
Salary: $20.00/hour plus time and a half for over 40 hours worked
Date Posted: March 10, 2025
Closing Date: March 31, 2025
Status: Temporary Seasonal (hours may vary – weather dependent)
Duration of Job: May 28-30 and June through August
Are you passionate about the management and development of natural resources? Do you understand that water is one of our most valuable and important resources? If you want to be part of a dedicated and talented team that works to responsibly manage North Dakota's water needs and risks for the people's benefit – then this employment opportunity might be for you. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is looking for an Intern Meteorologist to serve the citizens of our state as a part of Team ND.
Summary of Work
Assist the radar meteorologist in the direction of cloud seeding operations from a radar field office located in Bowman, ND, and prepare daily convective forecasts. Operations are conducted around the clock, seven days per week, as weather conditions dictate. Job requirements include the operation of a 5-cm digital Doppler weather radar equipped with IRIS and TITAN software, direction of seeding aircraft, use of two-way radio, data recording, and making daily convective forecasts. The NDARB will conduct a pre-project ground school and orientation in Fargo, ND on May 28-30, 2025; all project personnel are required to attend. The field phase of the project begins at noon on June 1, 2025 and continues as weather dictates, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, through the project’s conclusion on August 31, 2025. Allowance will be made for an intern needing to return to school during the latter half of August.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be majors in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or Related Field.
Good communication skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of meteorological course work, especially courses in radar meteorology, weather modification, cloud physics and forecasting, and computer knowledge of Windows, Mac, and Linux/Unix-based operating systems and software are also strong qualifying factors.
Screening Questions
1. Which software programs do you have experience with? (Click all that apply) [10 points]
a. None [0 points]
b. Titan [5 points]
c. IRIS [5 points]
2. What year of college are you currently in? [45 points]
a. Freshman [15 points]
b. Sophomore [30 points]
c. Junior or above [45 points]
3. Do you have meteorological volunteer/internship experience? (if yes, please describe) points]
4. Please explain specific radar meteorology courses you have taken. (Type "None" if none). [10 points]
5. Please explain specific weather modification courses you have taken (Type "None" if none). [10 points]
6. Describe any meteorological and non-meteorological supervisory/leadership experience you have. (Type "None" if none)
7. Please explain specific weather forecasting courses you have taken (Type "None" if none) [10 points]
8. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (H-1B, F1, OPT, etc.)? [5 points]
a. Yes [0 points]
b. No [5 points]
Radar Meteorologist for North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board
Location: Bowman, North Dakota
Salary: $4,385/month
Date Posted: March 10, 2025
Closing Date: March 31, 2025
Status: Full-time temporary position
Duration of Job: May 28-30 and June through August
Are you passionate about the management and development of natural resources? Do you understand that water is one of our most valuable and important resources? If you want to be part of a dedicated and talented team that works to responsibly manage North Dakota's water needs and risks for the people's benefit – then this employment opportunity might be for you. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is looking for a temporary Radar Meteorologist to serve the citizens of our state as a part of Team ND.
Summary of Work
Operate/interpret 5-cm digital Doppler weather radar equipped with IRIS and TITAN software and simultaneously direct multiple aircraft for cloud seeding operations. Identification of suitable clouds; clear communication with aircraft via two-way radio; operation of Windows, Mac, and Linux/Unix-based software; pilot briefings; meteorological record keeping; direction and supervision of an intern meteorologist; supervision of chemical inventory; and assisting with radar calibrations and maintenance. Other duties include monitoring local weather conditions, interaction with National Weather Service personnel and the public, and data entry. The NDARB (North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board) will conduct a pre-project ground school and orientation in Fargo, ND on May 28-30, 2025; all project personnel are required to attend. The field phase of the project begins at noon on June 1, 2025 and continues as weather dictates, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, through the project’s conclusion on August 31, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or Related Field by the start of ground school on May 28, 2025.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with radar operation and short-term forecasting of deep convection; recent experience in operational convective cloud seeding.
Screening Questions
1. How many months of operational cloud seeding experience do you have? [10 points]
2. Which software programs do you have experience with? (Click all that apply) [10 points]
a. None [0 points]
b. Titan [5 points]
c. IRIS [5 points]
3. Do you have meteorological volunteer/internship experience? (if yes, please describe) [5 points]
4. Please explain specific radar meteorology courses you have taken. (Leave blank if none). [15 points]
5. Please describe your weather modification work/research experience. (Leave blank if none). [10 points]
6. Do you have any radar operations/research experience? (If yes, please describe). [15 points]
7. Please explain specific weather modification courses you have taken (Leave blank if none). [20 points]
8. Describe any meteorological and non-meteorological supervisory/leadership experience you have. (leave blank if none) [10 points]
9. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (H-1B, F1, OPT, etc.)? [5 points]
a. Yes [0 points]
b. No [5 points]
Application Procedures for Both Positions
Please note that the Department of Water Resources is not enrolled in E-Verify and does not provide sponsorships for employment.
Applications will only be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft system.
State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at: https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psp/strp/?cmd=login, clicking on “Careers,” and selecting “Careers” in the drop-down menu.
Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: http://www.nd.gov/careers.
Application material must reach this office by 11:59pm on the closing date.
In addition to the online application, the following is also required:
• Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources);
• Resume
• Copy of all college transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), and; the name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please).
Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job related personnel system.
Applications should include information, which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed on all your application materials.
For more Team ND benefit information, please see https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers.team-nd-benefits.
Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.
The North Dakota Department of Water Resources does not provide sponsorships.
For questions regarding this position’s duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt at 701.328.2751 or mkschmidt@nd.gov.
TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-3888.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. 23-12-10.