Meteorologist (w/m) — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Genf
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 14 days ago
Role overview
Ensure operational service (around the clock, 7 days a week) in the Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster (AMF) and Public Weather Service Forecaster (PWS-F) functions
Ensure weather monitoring, issuance of warnings, creation of weather products and recommendations, and creation and dissemination of documents for specific users in accordance with the work plan and instructions
Maintain communication with our customers and partner organisations and advise and support them in their decision-making
- Ensure operational service (around the clock, 7 days a week) in the Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster (AMF) and Public Weather Service Forecaster (PWS-F) functions
- Ensure weather monitoring, issuance of warnings, creation of weather products and recommendations, and creation and dissemination of documents for specific users in accordance with the work plan and instructions
Description
- Ensure operational service (around the clock, 7 days a week) in the Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster (AMF) and Public Weather Service Forecaster (PWS-F) functions
- Ensure weather monitoring, issuance of warnings, creation of weather products and recommendations, and creation and dissemination of documents for specific users in accordance with the work plan and instructions
- Maintain communication with our customers and partner organisations and advise and support them in their decision-making
- Take over the function as service manager and in this function bear the responsibility for the smooth running of the entire production in the forecast center
- Writing blog articles and posts for social media and answering media inquiries
- Assuming further tasks, for example in connection with the introduction and operation of new services, forms of communication (including social networks), climate services and forecasting tools, in close cooperation with other departments of MeteoSwiss
- University degree (Master) with in-depth knowledge in meteorology (for more details see the requirements on the website of MeteoSwiss, "Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists" (BIP-M) according to WMO Manual No.
1083)
- Ability to work in operational service with irregular working hours (night and weekend service) and as a team
- Ability to make informed decisions quickly, even in stressful situations
- Excellent French skills, good active German skills and passive Italian skills; language practices in the international context, aviation and WMO regulations also require good communication and writing skills in English
- Very good skills and interest in communication activities for different target groups through different channels (media, blogs, social networks, briefings, etc.)
- Additional qualifications beneficial: knowledge of meteorology-oriented programming languages (e.g.
Python), experience in scientific or journalistic communication, experience in aviation
Questions about this listing
What salary does Confederazione Svizzera offer for this role?
Confederazione Svizzera lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Genf. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Confederazione Svizzera offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Confederazione Svizzera during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Confederazione Svizzera?
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