Kent County Skywarn

Skywarn Coordinator Wanted

Kent County Skywarn is looking for an experienced weather enthusiast to fill the roll of Coordinator. This is a volunteer position.  Candidates must be willing to make a two-year (minimum) commitment.
Duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinates Skywarn activation’s
• Advises Kent County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (KCRACES) leadership on potential severe weather activation
• Makes recommendations on potential Emergency Operations Command Center activation
• Reports severe weather
  Communicate with the National Weather Service
• Attend (via Internet) various weather briefings
• Operates net control when other net controllers are not available.  Trains net controllers.
• Coordinates Skywarn annual training for the public
• Participates in the monthly siren tests and communicates results

Skywarn coordinator requirements:

• Previous radio operations
• Basic Skywarn Training
• Must complete Advanced Skywarn Training within 12 months of appointment
• Must join Kent County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
• Willing to make a 2 year commitment to the position
• Amateur Radio License
• Own Dual band Amateur Radio both mobile and handheld
• Ability to sustain radio operations from home
• FEMA IS-22, IS-100.b, IS-271

Reports to the Kent County RACES Coordinator or designee.

Interested persons can contact hr@kentcountysar.org.  Please provide a brief reason for your interest and your qualifications.

The annual basic skywarn spotter traning has been posted.

Flyer
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When
February 23rd 2012

Where
Grandville Middle School
3535 Wilson Ave
Grandville, MI 49418

The doors open at 6:00 PM and the training begins at 7:00PM.  We encourage all participants to arrive early to allow time for registration and to browse the displays that will be setup.

Registration
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