Principal Meteological Assistant

[What the role is]

**[What you will be working on]**

The job scope will include but not limited to the following:

- Monitor the performance of various data processing and collection systems and equipment to ensure timely availability of data in support of weather monitoring and forecasting activities
- Coordinate with external vendors/agencies during equipment or system outage and perform first line trouble-shooting for prompt restoration of system.
- Collate, prepare and quality check operational aviation meteorological information
- Consolidate and analyse statistics in support of the departments’ decision making process
- Review of work processes to enhance the department’s services and increase productivity
- Plan and manage a team of technical support officers’ staff training and development
- Ensure products provided through Internet and web portals and network/communication services are timely, up-to-date and accurate
- Perform archiving of data on specialised meteorological systems and where necessary, retrieve these data in support of special investigations and enquiries
- Liaise and co-ordinate with contractors in the implementation, testing and monitoring of new systems to ensure that projects are completed within the specified timeline.
- Manage maintenance contracts, including co-ordinating, supervising of vendors, and monitoring system performance to ensure high system availability.

**[What we are looking for]**

The job might be for you if you possess the following:

- Diploma in engineering/information technology/systems or equivalent
- Good technical knowledge of remote sensing systems would be an added advantage
- Good knowledge of IT and in common computer software (Microsoft Office Access, Excel, Word), including some general skill in trouble-shooting of computer hardware
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Possess leadership and vigilance
- Mature, independent and resourceful
- Organised, meticulous with attention to finer details, and able to multi task
- Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement
- Takes initiative and carries out plans to the end
- Able to communicate in a friendly manner and enjoy working with others as a team
- Able to perform rotating shift work, including night shift and on weekends.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.