Job Information
Washington State University Field Meteorologist in Pullman, Washington
Field Meteorologist
Available Title(s):
1137-YN_ADMINPRO - Information Systems Coordinator
Business Title:
Field Meteorologist
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
WSU AgWeatherNet is a network of automated weather stations that provide information and decision support systems in near real-time via weather.wsu.edu.
We have an opening for a Field Meteorologist, who will be responsible for the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of high quality weather station data. This position will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining weather station equipment(s); locating appropriate sites for station placement; configuring and installing new stations, sensors and related equipment; ensuring sensors are calibrated; implement, improve, interpret data quality assurance algorithms and produce reports as needed for distribution to agricultural stakeholders.
Duties also include stakeholder and general public education on the use and interpretation of weather data and associated decision support tools. Provide consultation and technical support for research and extension programs. The incumbent will also provide regional meteorological extension and outreach that facilitates and promotes the use of AgWeatherNet data.
Responsibilities also include: help with bi-weekly and season specific daily weather forecasting; originating programs, recommend programming changes to address needs. Collaborate with technical and other support staff in providing expert- level knowledge to create workable solutions and system improvements.
Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's degree and three (3) years professional experience OR a combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years from which comparable knowledge and abilities are acquired. Education and experience may be tailored to specific need requirements of position.
• Bachelor's Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science or related scientific field.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license at time of hire.
• Ability to climb a 10-m tower and be able to obtain basic tower Competent Climber certification within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor temperatures in a variety of weather conditions.
• Experience in data management, interpretation and analysis and communication in layman's terms.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated expertise with weather network or related technologies including data loggers, sensors, computers, and wireless networks.
• Experience communicating with the general public or agricultural stakeholders on the interpretation of weather data.
• Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control processes and documenting procedures in weather or similar data acquisition and delivery.
• Experience with operation of computer software for weather networks including the delivery of complex weather data products like biotic and abiotic stress models, water balance calculations, and irrigation scheduling.
• Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities; ability to effectively communicate with English and Spanish-speaking stakeholders.
• Experience working in research or university setting.
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