Description
Operate/interpret a dual-polarization 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 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 as weather dictates, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, through the project’s conclusion on August 31, 2026.
Requirements
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or Related Field by the start of ground school on May 27, 2026.
Experience with radar operation and short-term forecasting of deep convection; recent experience in operational convective cloud seeding are desirable.
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 “View all jobs” in the drop-down menu.
Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting: www.nd.gov/careers.
Application material must reach this office by 11:59pm on March 29, 2026.
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 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.
Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.
For questions regarding this position’s duties or requirements, please contact Missy Schmidt at 701.328.2751 or mkschmidt@nd.gov.
For more Team ND benefit information, please see https://www.nd.gov/omb/public/careers.team-nd-benefits.
TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-3888.
