Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.

Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.

Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.

Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Physics

Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

Geography

Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.