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BHI Energy

METROLOGY TECH

Seneca, SC · On-site

Or College degree * Entry level if 4 yr college degree in anything Non-STEM related * Entry level if 2yr degree in engineering or designfield * * Field Technician * Supports Metrology Designers

ElevateBio

Technician I, Metrology

Waltham, MA

$43 - $57/hr

This entry-level role supports calibration activities across process, laboratory, packaging, and utility instrumentation. The Technician I operates within the metrology program led by Metrology ...

ElevateBio

Technician I, Metrology

Waltham, MA · On-site

$43 - $57/hr

This entry-level role supports calibration activities across process, laboratory, packaging, and utility instrumentation. The Technician I operates within the metrology program led by Metrology ...

Danaher

Metrology / Facilities Technician I

Madison, WI · On-site

The Facilities & Metrology Technician I is an entry-level, hands-on technical role responsible for supporting facility maintenance activities and performing routine metrology and calibration tasks in ...

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How much do entry level meteorologist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level meteorologist in the United States is $96,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an entry level meteorologist do?

An entry level meteorologist is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting weather data to create forecasts and reports. They may use computer models, satellites, and radar to monitor atmospheric conditions, and often assist senior meteorologists in preparing weather maps and briefings. Entry level meteorologists can work in various settings, such as television stations, government agencies, or private companies, and may also provide weather updates to the public or specific industries. Their role is crucial in helping people plan for weather-related events and stay safe.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Meteorologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Meteorologist, you need a solid background in atmospheric science, mathematics, and physics, generally supported by a bachelor's degree in meteorology or a related field. Familiarity with weather prediction software, radar systems, and data analysis tools is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help you interpret data and present forecasts effectively. These abilities are critical for delivering accurate weather information that supports public safety and informed decision-making.

What is the difference between Entry Level Meteorologist vs Meteorological Technician?

AspectEntry Level MeteorologistMeteorological Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciencesAssociate's or bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field
Work EnvironmentForecast offices, TV stations, research facilitiesFieldwork, weather stations, research labs
Employer & Industry UsageWeather services, media, government agenciesWeather stations, research institutions, government agencies
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between an Entry Level Meteorologist and a Meteorological Technician lies in their roles and educational requirements. Entry Level Meteorologists typically hold a bachelor's degree and focus on weather forecasting, analysis, and communication. Meteorological Technicians often have similar educational backgrounds but may focus more on data collection, equipment maintenance, and fieldwork. Both roles are essential in weather-related industries, but they differ in daily responsibilities and work environments.

What Does an Entry-Level Meteorologist Do?

As an entry-level meteorologist, your job is to analyze meteorology data to forecast the weather, explain your prediction to the public, and conduct research to explain the numerical difference between current projections and past weather data. Entry-level meteorologists often develop content and graphics for television, websites, and social media, participate in public appearances, coordinate segments with producers, and determine which weather content is relevant to breaking news and everyday situations. This is an entry-level position, so it often involves working under a senior-level meteorologist to develop your skills. Most entry-level meteorologists work for local news stations, but you can also find work with research institutions, universities, and other scientific groups.

What are some typical challenges faced by entry level meteorologists in their first year on the job?

Entry level meteorologists often face challenges such as adapting to shift work, especially early morning or overnight hours, and learning to operate complex forecasting software under tight deadlines. Additionally, they may need to quickly develop effective communication skills to translate technical weather data into clear updates for the public or media. Collaborating with more experienced team members and responding to rapidly changing weather situations can also require adaptability and strong problem-solving abilities.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Meteorologist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $96,278 per year, or $46.3 per hour.
TDEC-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST2* - 06162026-78535

TDEC-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST2* - 06162026-78535

Tennessee State Government

Johnson City, TN • On-site

$48K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
06/16/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
06/29/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$4,057.00
Salary (Annually)
$48,684.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Johnson City, TN
Department
Environment and Conservation
LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, WASHINGTON COUNTY
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00076490_00130167_env_sci_1_dwr_jcefo_tdec-job-opp_ps_ua.pdf
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, physical sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology), ecology, sustainability or applied science in sustainability, life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology, health physics or biophysics), environmental health, pre-medicine, engineering or other acceptable science or natural resource related field.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
  • Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions;
  • Applicants for the TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* or Health Physicist 1* in the Division of Radiological Health must successfully complete the training courses offered by the Division of Radiological Health. Failure to do so may result in termination;
  • TDEC Environmental Scientist's 1* performing geologic duties the major portion of their time must: have completed the required college course work at the time of appointment to be eligible to take the licensing examination offered by Tennessee's Department of Commerce and Insurance's Board of Professional Geologists, or b.) hold and maintain a current Geologic license from the State of Tennessee during employment or hold a current Geologic license from another State that Tennessee has evaluated and granted reciprocal licensing rights;
  • Some TDEC Environmental Scientist 1* positions assigned to function as Biologists must meet the specific educational requirements for Biologists, as follows: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including at least 36 quarter hours (or 24 semester hours) in biology, in one of the following areas: (1) biology or biological sciences, (2) botanical sciences, (3) environmental or conservation sciences, (4) zoological sciences, or (5) aquatic, terrestrial, or wetland biology or ecology or other acceptable biological science related field.

    • Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
    Overview
    Summary: Under immediate supervision, is responsible for learning professional environmental, natural resources, sustainability, environmental assistance program, radiological health and/or similar science related program work of routine difficulty; and learns to perform related work as required.
    Distinguishing Features: *This is the entry level class in the TDEC Environmental Scientist subseries. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn a variety of environmental compliance inspection, monitoring, problem identification, corrective action and enforcement duties in an environmental regulatory or assistance division. An employee in this class may be assigned to learn natural resource management and/or inventory in conservation or other, non-regulatory programs. This class differs from TDEC Environmental Scientist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter performs environmental program duties at the advanced working or lead level under general supervision.
    *An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to TDEC Environmental Scientist 2* after successful completion of a mandatory one year probationary period; inadequate or marginal performance during the probationary period will result in automatic termination.
    Responsibilities
    Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:
  • Investigates complaints; develops corrective recommendations for identified problems, and if necessary, initiates legal action to effect compliance of established standards, laws, rules, regulations, or policies.

    • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment:
  • Prepares documentation (such as permits, designs, layout, blueprints, soil evaluations, etc.), in a concise and defensible manner, to ensure Agency's missions are met.

    • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:
  • Conduct inspections of equipment, structures and/or material, to ensure proper installation, maintenance, and/or operation.

    • Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
  • Learn to determine the validity and severity of an incident and appropriate response.
  • Analyzes available information and makes recommendations to ensure the best solution is chosen to meet regulatory, project, and/or stakeholders' needs.
  • Determines validity and severity of violation(s) and if an enforcement action is warranted.
  • Review plans and reports to determine future regulatory actions.

    • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others:
  • Interprets findings, results, (i.e. site inspections, permits, lab results, etc.) and communicates interpretation of regulations, policy, guidance to stakeholders.
  • Prepare various publications, reports, technical documents, maps and plans.

    • Interacting With Computers:
  • Possesses general knowledge and utilizes computer software including but not limited to: statistical programs, scientific instruments, modeling, Geographic Information System (GIS), databases, word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.
  • Generate reports and documents utilizing contemporary computer software.

    • Processing Information:
  • Compile legally defensible environmental documents.
  • Compiles, processes, and reviews records, data, operational plans, enforcement action requests, reports, etc.
  • Reviews Quality Assurance/Quality Control parameters, specific to and required by acceptable methodologies are performed with each data set.
  • Prepare statistical/metric reports for aquatic, terrestrial, and wetland evaluations.

    • Analyzing Data or Information:
  • Analyze environmental and/or other information, such as monitoring records, site inspections, sampling data to determine if further action is necessary and to evaluate trends.
  • Prepare plans, maps or reports of findings relating to health and environmental data.
  • Analyze environmental data using mathematical and statistical methods.
  • Assist in developing standards.
  • Performs laboratory or field tests based specific sample requirements.
  • Review plans to ensure protection of human health and the environment.
  • Interpret analytical results to determine data quality and usability.
  • Assist in conducting studies of environmental pollution or ionizing radiation and any socioeconomic effects.

    • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
  • Perform inspections and/or investigations when required by a specific TDEC program area such as air pollution, water resources, remediation, underground storage tanks, solid waste management, radiological health, natural areas, etc. to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards.
  • Enforce environmental or other standards, laws, rules, regulations, and/or administrative policies and procedures, taking corrective action as warranted.
  • Determines if documents (i.e., permits, applications, National Environmental Policy Act, licenses, accreditations and certifications, etc.) may be approved by reviewing and evaluating information submitted by applicant or acquired by site inspections and/or other informative sources used for determining minimum environmental or other compliance with established standards.
  • Adheres to requirements specified in Standard Operating Procedures and any applicable federal and/or state standards.
  • Ensures statutory obligations are fulfilled.
  • Oversee environmental sampling and/or investigations to assure that acceptable procedures are followed.
  • Compares environmental and/or health related data to applicable criteria.
  • Reviews and evaluates applications, forms, plans, inspection documents, general correspondence, reports or other records to ensure technical adequacy.
  • Audits third party inspections of facilities to determine compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Assesses fees based on the regulatory standards.

    • Performing General Physical Activities:
  • Collect environmental samples and/or monitoring data (e.g., soil, rock, air, water, sediment, sludge, biological), under physically demanding conditions.
  • Perform physical activities, such as walking (i.e. ditches, uneven terrain, etc.), wading in water, climbing, lifting (such as coolers, generators, etc.), operating field equipment (backpack shockers, augers, core samplers, or probes), etc.
  • Operates, carries or handles equipment/machinery unassisted that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
  • Performs physically demanding, ecologically-based stewardship and natural resource management on state natural areas, (utilizing equipment, such as backpack sprayer, chainsaw, bush hog, lawnmower, tractor, etc. in the management of rare species habitat, controlled fire, trail maintenance, boundary maintenance, invasive species control, etc.)

    • Documenting/Recording Information:
  • Prepares and maintains complete and accurate records, reports, logs, databases, chain-of-custody and correspondence based on established guidelines and procedures.
  • Maintains records of observations made during field evaluations to document data collection, ambient site conditions, and the location of the evaluation.
  • Documents all relevant work activities, contacts, and meetings.

    • Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:
  • Performs environmental or health investigations, remediation, and/or monitoring work, including sampling and evaluation of pollutants to determine compliance with environmental or other standards.
  • Serves as a technical advisor to emergency responders for incidents/accidents.
  • Reviews monitoring data to determine permit compliance, environmental standards and/or ecological conditions.
  • Comply with safe handling, storage and disposal procedures for samples, laboratory reagents and other chemicals.
  • Verify expiration dates of chemicals and supplies, disposing of expired materials as required by safety rules and regulations.

    • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment:
  • Maintains, repairs and calibrates electronic equipment, such as radiation detection meter, photo ionization detector, pH meter, GPS, and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) as needed.

    • Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:
  • Provide technical expertise in handling events involving radiation and radioactive material, including transportation, and industrial incidents as well as natural catastrophes.
  • Provide consultative, technical, or educational services to industry, municipalities, counties, individuals, or groups in the necessity and methodology of enhancing environmental stewardship, health or other standards, practices, and safety.
  • Update regulatory information to stakeholders.

    • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment:
  • Maintains, repairs, and/or calibrates mechanical equipment, such as ozone monitor, air monitoring, laser level and watercrafts as needed.

    • Monitoring and Controlling Resources:
  • Ensures contractors' proposed work activities comply with established rates and/or approved scope of work.

    • Getting Information:
  • Conducts, observes and/or oversees environmental or health surveys, sampling, inventories or monitoring, testing, including site evaluations.
  • Perform regulatory and other research in order to stay current with local, state, and federal standards and procedures.
  • Searches for and/or identifies entities or locations that should be regulated and inform those that need to be brought into compliance.
  • Obtains and receives records, data, operational plans, enforcement action requests, survey information, etc.

    • Scheduling Work and Activities:
  • Assist in managing state programs including certifying officials/professionals; coordination and training; records management; and federal reporting requirements (e.g. the ginseng program, asbestos, lead based paint, etc.).
  • Schedules assigned work to address compliance monitoring inspections, complaints and/or investigations, tasks, directives, correspondence, laboratory activities, biological surveys, etc.

    • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:
  • Operates personal or assigned vehicles (such as, but not limited to watercraft, all-terrain vehicles, tractors, etc.), in accordance with agency policy and procedures, as well as all traffic laws.

    • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
  • Develop work and study plans to identify specific goals and activities to ensure proper implementation of the assigned work.
  • Organizes, plans and prioritizes work to ensure completion by a given deadline or other time constraint.

    • Selling or Influencing Others:
  • Build consensus among internal and/or external stakeholders to further TDEC's missions and goals.

    • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:
  • Works harmoniously with and ensures healthy relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Relate observations, conclusions, and opinions to co-workers/internal customers in a respectful and professional manner.
  • Work with other agencies and organizations to ensure that operational and programmatic activ

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