Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
meteorology technician
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
climatology
operate remote sensing equipment
review meteorological forecast data
meet deadlines
apply scientific methods
collect weather-related data
calibrate optical instruments
use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions
execute analytical mathematical calculations
perform scientific research
operate meteorological instruments
use specialised computer models for weather forecasting
apply statistical analysis techniques
write technical reports
use a computer
precision measuring instruments
use communication devices
use geographic information systems
mathematics
carry out meteorological research
operate precision measuring equipment
assist scientific research
meteorology
Optional & specialised skills
scientific research methodology
statistics
analyse scientific data
advise on weather-related issues
conduct research on climate processes
maintain equipment
write weather briefing
manage meteorological database
create weather maps
study aerial photos
write scientific papers
design scientific equipment
analyse weather forecast
Other matches: aviation meteorologist · meteorologist · weather forecaster · veterinary technician · computer hardware engineering technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.