[ES_JOBS_NET] CIRES PRA (Meteorologists Developer), University of Colorado

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/110528
https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/110117


      Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please contact Dr. Dave Novak (david.novak at noaa.gov) at NOAA for further 
information. The position will be based at the WPC in College Park, MD 
Applicants must complete the Faculty/University Staff and EEO Data 
(application) form, and upload the following required documents: 1 – 
Cover Letter 2 - Resume 3 – Proof of Highest Degree Earned 4 - List of 
References: please provide a list of three professional references from 
whom the hiring unit will request a written letter of recommendation at 
the appropriate time during the search This position is eligible for 
medical, dental and life insurance, retirement benefits programs, and is 
eligible for monthly vacation and sick leave accruals. The University of 
Colorado Boulder conducts background checks on all final applicants 
being considered for employment, prior to the issuance of an offer 
letter. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a 
safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve 
this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants 
being considered for employment. Background investigations include a 
criminal history record check, and an EPLS (Excluded Parties List 
System) check. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that 
verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new 
employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of 
Colorado is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer 
committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. In 
compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to 
fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the 
University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, 
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), 
disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or 
expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political 
philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, 
admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the 
Boulder Campus Title IX Coordinator by calling 303-492-2127. In 
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, alternative formats 
of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with 
disabilities by contacting Human Resources at 
adacoordinator at colorado.edu. ESRL-6


    Posting Details


      Posting Information

Posting Title 	CIRES PRA (Meteorologists Developer)
Campus 	Boulder
City 	Boulder, CO
Position Type 	Research Faculty
Posting date 	10/29/2015
Closing date 	
Full/Part Time 	Full-time
Background Check Required? 	Yes
Job Summary 	
Posting Description 	

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) 
at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Professional Research 
Assistant to provide scientific and technical meteorological 
expertise.to develop and transition probabilistic hazard information 
into forecast operations, with particular focus on heavy rainfall and 
heavy snowfall. The incumbent will interact withNWSSOOs,NCEPStaff, and 
the research community to improveNWSforecaster’s generation and use of 
probabilistic precipitation information. The position is based at the 
Weather Prediction Center in College Park, MD.

The principal duties of this position are:

1. developing calibrated probabilistic guidance for flash flood hazards; 
(b) using feature-based post-processing approaches to extract and 
present information about heavy precipitation from storm scale ensembles

2. using feature-based post-processing approaches to extract and present 
information about heavy precipitation from storm scale ensembles

3. verifying and evaluate post-processing approaches in an operational 
environment

4. transitioning post-processing developments intoNWSoperations

5. presenting at formal scientific publications, and/or attending 
off-site conferences, symposia and hazardous-weather-related science events.

6. and performing related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 	

The minimum qualifications for the position are:
1. A BS degree (or higher) in meteorology/atmospheric science.

2. General technical expertise in at least one scripting language such 
as Python, perl, shell.

3. Emphasis will be placed on applicants with considerable experience in 
areas of operational forecasts and warnings, convection-allowing 
numerical models/ensemble prediction systems, and creation/dissemination 
of probabilistic hazard information.

4. Excellent oral and written communication skills are highly desired 
and a strong ability to work in a collaborative team environment is 
needed for the position. Please describe experience with Linux (orUNIX) 
operating systems, software skills including programming and scripting 
languages, web page development, graphic design or illustration, and 
AWIPS2/N-AWIPSworkstations.

Normal working hours will be observed.

The new hire will be employed byCIRESwith technical oversight provided 
byWPCmanagement. The incumbent works under general supervision but is 
expected to work independently and determine action to be taken in 
handling all but unusual situations. This is a non-supervisory position.

The new hire will be employed byCIRESwith technical oversight provided 
byWPCmanagement. The incumbent works under general supervision but is 
expected to work independently and determine action to be taken in 
handling all but unusual situations. This is a non-supervisory position, 
although the incumbent is expected to serve as a leader of scientific or 
technical experiments, groups, or teams; therefore strong teamwork and 
leadership skills are necessary.

Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities 	
Desired Qualifications 	
Special instructions to applicants 	

Please contact Dr. Dave Novak (david.novak at noaa.gov) atNOAAfor further 
information.

The position will be based at theWPCin College Park, MD

Applicants must complete the Faculty/University Staff andEEOData 
(application) form, and upload the following required documents:
1 – Cover Letter
2 – Resume
3 – Proof of Highest Degree Earned
4 – List of References: please provide a list of three professional 
references from whom the hiring unit will request a written letter of 
recommendation at the appropriate time during the search

This position is eligible for medical, dental and life insurance, 
retirement benefits programs, and is eligible for monthly vacation and 
sick leave accruals.

The University of Colorado Boulder conducts background checks on all 
final applicants being considered for employment, prior to the issuance 
of an offer letter.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and 
productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, 
we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being 
considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal 
history record check, and anEPLS(Excluded Parties List System) check.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of 
employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of 
the third day of work.

The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity and affirmative 
action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained 
faculty and staff. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance 
of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces 
diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis 
of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including 
pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender 
identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or 
political philosophy in its programs or activities, including 
employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be 
directed to the Boulder Campus Title IX Coordinator by calling 303-492-2127.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, alternative 
formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with 
disabilities by contacting Human Resources at adacoordinator at colorado.edu.

ESRL-6

Job posting contact 	Karen Dempsey
Job posting contact telephone 	303-492-1168
Job posting contact email 	Jobs at cires.colorado.edu
Job Posting Number 	RF03138
Quicklink for Posting 	http://www.jobsatcu.com:80/postings/110117 
<http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/110117>
Open Until Filled 	Yes



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