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Kentucky Mesonet at WKU. Send any questions to <a href="mailto:kymesonet@wku.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">kymesonet@wku.edu</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Company: Kentucky Mesonet/Western Kentucky University</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Location: Bowling Green, KY</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Anticipated start date: January 1, 2020</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Full time position</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Job description:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Western Kentucky University - Mesonet Systems Meteorologist
I</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Kentucky Climate Center at Western Kentucky University
is seeking applicants for the position of Mesonet Systems Meteorologist I for
the Kentucky Mesonet, a research-grade weather and climate monitoring
infrastructure that supports public safety and economic development across the
Commonwealth of Kentucky. This position provides an opportunity to
contribute to both operational and research & development programs of the
Kentucky Mesonet. The workload will balance the seasonal demands for
testing, calibrating, and maintaining meteorological instrumentation and
equipment both at monitoring sites and in a laboratory, with engagement in
administrative, research, and outreach activities that derive from the Kentucky
Mesonet.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Primary Duties and Responsibilities:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Traveling to remote sites, sometimes requiring overnight
stays</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Troubleshooting and repairing/replacing failed sensors and
electronic equipment at Mesonet sites on a deadline basis</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Operating power equipment to maintain site vegetation</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Performing calibrations of sensors at Mesonet observing
sites and in Mesonet laboratories</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Submitting paperwork and digital metadata on a deadline
basis to document sensor problems and site conditions/inspections</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Installing and testing sensors and electronic equipment at
new Mesonet sites</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Serving as a point of contact and interacting with site hosts</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Representing the Kentucky Mesonet at professional meetings
and trade shows</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Taking on additional duties as needed</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Knowledge of meteorological instrumentation and equipment
for automated environmental monitoring, including testing and calibration
procedures</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Knowledge and skills involving data analysis and
visualization using statistical and/or geographic information systems software</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Scientific and technical writing skills</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Interpersonal communication and public speaking skills</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more details and to apply: <a href="https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=116774" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=116774</a>
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Megan Schargorodski</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Manager, Kentucky Mesonet</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Kentucky Climate Center </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Office: 270-745-4567</p>
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