Staff Scientist/Meteorologist 1, 2, Senior

Requisition ID: 18557

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Provides professional expertise in meteorology and climatology to resolve problems related to water resource planning, supply, demand, transmission and distribution operations, and fire weather/wildfire mitigation. Lends scientific knowledge and skills to various studies and reports related to SRP business operations where meteorological information can be leveraged.

 

The current business need is for more of an entry level new hire. Preference will be given to early career applicants.  

What You'll Do

• Promotes a culture of safety in all work activities.
• Produces SRP specific weather forecasts, advisories, and quantitative precipitation forecasts for the Valley, Salt and Verde Watershed, and other key locations as needed. Participates in the forecast rotation, including nights, weekends, and on-call shifts, among the meteorologists.
• Assists management and produces weather forecasts/nowcasts in a 24/7 environment for Emergency Operation Centers related to safety of dams/reservoir operations, and wildfire support.
• Provides virtual weather briefings for power operations and fire weather.
• Maintenance, calibration, and QA/QC of SRP’s PRISMS and Fire Weather mesonets.
• Assists other departments in questions relating to weather, meteorology, and climate (e.g. post storm analysis and forensic meteorology).
• Refines procedures and techniques to improve hydrologic and meteorologic forecast elements to improve watershed response forecasts.
• Assist in snow survey and watershed condition assessment activities. May require flying in helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, and traveling via UTV’s and 4x4’s to remote locations in potentially harsh wintertime conditions.
• Participates in and represents SRP in both internal and external research activities related to meteorology, climate, and the Salt and Verde watersheds.
• Coordinates SRP’s interests in and manages the relationships with outside entities:  USGS, NRCS, NWS, CBRFC, NSSL, and others.
• Maintain weather and climate records for SRP.