Snow Safety Forecaster

Job Description

Description:

Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.

We’re looking for Big-Hearted Champions Who Pick Up the Trash. If you’re a passionate, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you’ll fit right in at Powder.

We Are:

Big Hearted - Passion, Caring & Warm, Joyful, Generous

Champions - Team - Not Family, Intolerant of Mediocrity, Tenacious, Seeks Feedback

Who Pick Up the Trash - Does What is Best for Powder and Our Guests, Resourceful, Selfless

Our Commitment to Equality:

Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams.

Appearance Guidelines:

Well-groomed facial hair, tasteful visible tattoos, and minimal facial piercings are acceptable.

Perks of Joining Our Big-Hearted Champions:

Health, Vision, Dental Benefits

401K Plan and company match

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Seasonal Ski & Summer Passes for self, self & dependents + Buddy Vouchers

Life Style Spending Account

Education Assistance

UTA Ski Bus Pass and Employee Shuttle Service

Powder Mountain Retail/Rental Discount and On-Mountain F&B Discounts

Powder Mountain Snowsports School Discounted Lessons

Access to Expertvoice.com, Outdoorly.com, Outdoor Prolink and partner discounts.

Powder Mountain on-snow uniform for specific roles.

Free On-site Gourmet Employee Lunches

Flexible and Hybrid Workplace Environment

New Modern Office with Indoor/Outdoor Meeting SpacesRequirements:

Job Title: Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecaster

Department: Ski Patrol/ Snow Safety

Status: Seasonal FT

Reporting To: Snow Safety Director

Position Overview:

The Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecaster will report to the Snow Safety Director and will assist in all aspects of the avalanche forecasting, rescue, and hazard reduction programs.

The Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecaster will be a member of a team who will have dual responsibilities to the Patrol and Snow Safety Programs. Each Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecaster will have assigned responsibility to achieve the objectives outlined in the expectations, requirements, and qualifications.

It will be expected that the technician overtime begins to demonstrate skill sets, and displays understanding and knowledge of department and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Snow Safety Director with operational and departmental needs.

Demonstrates strong decision-making skills in hazardous high consequence situations.

Proficient in the collection and interpretation of weather and snowpack data to produce operational hazard forms.

Assists in the production of the morning and afternoon operational Avalanche Hazard and Risk Assessment that includes primary and secondary terrain, SR 158, DMI, Davenport and Wolf Canyon.

Assists in the maintenance of on-mountain weather stations and snow study plots.

Assists in the collection of snow, weather, and avalanche observations.

Assists in the management of explosives inventory.

Assists in the organizing of mitigation efforts for the resort and state highway when needed.

Assists in the maintenance of avalanche sign lines and access gates including SR 158.

Assists Explosive Cache Manager, Build Team, Lead, Assistant, and Apprentice Blasters.

Ability to be fluid in an ever-changing environment allocating resources, changing of plans, aiding other operation department’s needs.

Provide emergency first aid response, evacuation and transportation to guests and employees at Powder Mountain.

Customer service– present an image of courtesy, efficiency and competence. Provide friendly assistance and advice to guests. Handle situations involving emergencies, violations or crowd control in a calm and professional manner.

Training and mentoring– Assist in the training of new patrollers and snow safety technicians in all aspects of the job.

Ability to accept constructive criticism, recognize areas of improvement, and takes appropriate actions to implement improvement.

Creates positive work environment through attitudes, willingness to learn, team work, encouragement and collaboration.

Requirements and/or Qualifications:

5 years of job specific work experience, including patrolling at a professional level and decision making in avalanche terrain, with demonstrated competence and progression of increasing responsibility.

Met qualification for Lead Blaster.

Valid OEC or higher certification.

Holds a current American Avalanche Association Accredited Pro 2 certification.

Holds a current ATF Possessor Clearance Document. (Can be obtained after hiring)

Knowledge and understanding of the methods of explosive storage and inventory, handling, assembling, deployment, and the regulations governing their usage.

Weather & avalanche forecasting experience with an emphasis on patterns and conditions that directly affect the resort and its periphery terrain through past work experience and basic weather forecasting courses.

Prepared to present AM and PM Risk Assessments to the Snow Safety team as well as Patrol on scheduled mornings.

Knowledge of terrain and avalanche paths encompassed in the resort and periphery and the terrain the impact.

Proven ability to motivate and lead employees and drive engagement.

Commitment to the success of individual employees, the department and the resort as a whole.

Effective speaking and listening skills.

Ability to deal with unusual stress from high business volumes, deadlines, continual work with public, winter conditions, overnight requirements and commuting to/from the resort.

Knowledge and the ability to show proficiency with computer skills such as utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel, Information Exchange, Airflare, email and 1Risk.

Willing to work weekends, holidays and days off as needed.

Adheres to the pre-discussed schedule to meet operational needs.

Assists in the attendance of daily meetings if scheduled to do so.

Understands and follows all resort policies and procedures.

Understands all other operational department’s needs, and who to contact when needed.

Has a proper vehicle or other transportation method to the resort for scheduled shifts

Physical Requirements:

Full range of body movements

Reach, push, pull, lift, and carry objects that may be heavy (40+lbs)

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and twisting

Walk on even/uneven/slippery terrain

Climb/descend stairs/ladders

Manual dexterity to operate manual tools and power equipment on a constant basis

Safely handle hazardous materials

Working Environment:

Expected to be able to work in a multitude of outside mountain conditions. Periods of prolonged exposure to the elements such as warm and cold temps, heavy winds, intense precipitation, and poor visibility.

Full-time