Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.12 | 08/2024 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Science | 2.A.1.f | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.25 | 08/2024 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.12 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.12 | 08/2024 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.12 | 08/2024 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting. | Core | 20 | 08/2024 |
| 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. | Core | 20 | 08/2024 |
| Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate. | Core | 20 | 08/2024 |
| Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information. | Core | 20 | 08/2024 |
| Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media. | Core | 20 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 6.35 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.82 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.48 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.72 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.69 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.45 | 11/2023 |