Typical duties of METOC observers include observing, recording, validating, processing, disseminating, and assimilation of METOC data. METOC observers use and perform preventive maintenance on METOC sensors, information technology systems and equipment.
Observe and report cloud types and amounts, visibility, weather and obstructions to vision, wind speed, direction and character and barometric pressure; Provide value added remarks on weather observations indicating the direction and movement of thunderstorms, and tornadoes, hail occurrences and additive data; Observe and report tidal conditions, wave height, period and sea state; Utilize state-of-the art technology for data production and dissemination; Assist in the preparation of METOC products and briefings