Intern Meteorologist

Overview

North Dakota Department of Water Resources | Posted Mar 6 | Full-time | North Dakota | Negotiable | Unknown

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 dual-polarization 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 North Dakota Department of Water Resources will conduct a pre-project ground school and orientation in Fargo, ND on May 27-29, 2026; all project personnel are required to attend. The field phase of the project begins at noon on June 1, 2026 and continues 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through the project's conclusion on August 31, 2026. An intern needing to return to school during the latter half of August will be accommodated.

• Applicants must be majors in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
• Good communication skills are required.

Completion of meteorological coursework, 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 strong qualifying factors.

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Application materials must reach this office by 11:59 pm on the closing date. In addition to the online application, the following is also required:

• Cover letter (addressed to Human Resources)
• Resume
• Copy of college transcripts
• The name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references (no letters of reference please).

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Application materials will be scored based on a 100-point job-related personnel system. Applications should include information that directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and a summary of work. It is very important to be thorough and detailed in all application materials.

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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. Sect.

23-12-10.

Job code: EX-B

Job type:
Full-time

Location:

North Dakota

About the company:

North Dakota Department of Water Resources

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