James Reynolds

Direct the office’s meteorological and hydrological warning, forecast, and service programs. Ensure the mission of the office is met by managing a 23-person workforce with regard to scheduling, appraisal of work, and maintenance of labor relations.

Provide oversight in the formulation and execution of the annual operating plans and office budgets.

Certify bi-weekly time and attendance as well as make hiring selections as necessary.

Continually conduct meetings with numerous Emergency Management partners in order to build and sustain relationships with these core partners.

Direct the office’s meteorological and hydrological warning, forecast, and service programs. Ensure the mission of the office is met by managing a 20-person workforce with regard to scheduling, appraisal of work, and maintenance of labor relations.

Provide oversight in the formulation and execution of the annual operating plans and office budgets.

Certify bi-weekly time and attendance as well as make hiring decisions as needed.

Continually conduct meetings with numerous Emergency Management partners in order to build and sustain relationships with these core partners.

Ensured the mission of the Center Weather Service Unit was met by managing a three-forecaster workforce with regard to scheduling, the appraisal of work and the maintenance of labor relations.
Worked closely with ABQ Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) management to ensure CWSU meteorological briefings and training sessions were relevant and consistent. Provided guidance to forecasters in order to improve briefings and trainings given to ARTCC personnel.

Analyzed training needs for each CWSU employee and prioritized individual training goals in order to meet the CWSU's mission and various customer needs.

Continually ensured that office severe weather policies and procedures were followed and accurate severe weather spotter call lists were maintained.

Reviewed WFO forecasts and statements, with emphasis during and after headline events, to evaluate and provide comment on station performance

Provided oversight of all outreach efforts performed by the office

Routinely produced timely forecasts and issued severe weather watches and warnings as needed.

Continually responded to customer requests for individualized weather forecast information related to all weather regimes.