Career Details

Certified Weather Observer

Description

Certified Weather Observer. This certification is the means employed by the NWS to officially sanction the upper air, aviation weather, and visibility-only observations used in the preparation of forecasts and warnings, and the support of aviation operations. All certified observers and all candidates for certification must have distant vision, corrected if necessary, of not less than 20/30 in the better eye. It is recommended that candidates complete training courses before applying for this credential. Candidates must pass a written examination. Before taking the examination, individuals will demonstrate to the satisfaction of their supervisor or other designated certificated observer, the ability to take, record, encode, and disseminate timely and accurate weather observations in accordance with the practices and procedures established in the appropriate observing documents. Certification examinations will only be given to individuals whose duties include taking weather observations with the exception of certain NWS and FAA personnel who are involved in training or managing the observers or the program. More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Certifying Organization

National Weather Service

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Broadcast Meteorologist

Certifying Organization

American Meteorological Society

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Consulting Meteorologist

Certifying Organization

American Meteorological Society

Type

A - Core

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