[ES_JOBS_NET] Director of the State Climate Office of North Carolina

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/108071

 

Director of the State Climate Office of North Carolina

 


Vacancy Type

EHRA Non-Faculty


Is Internal Transfer Only

No


Working Title

Director of the State Climate Office of North Carolina


Salary Range

	

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with education, credentials, and experience


Position Number

00060660


Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm


Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0


Department

179501 - Sciences - State Climate Office


Department

State Climate Office


Job City & State

Raleigh, NC


Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The State Climate Office (SCO) is a public service unit that provides
climate information, including applications of that information to the
people of North Carolina and the Southeast US. The SCO is actively involved
in research that enhances its public service capabilities. Examples include
climate change and variability in North Carolina, El Niño/La Niña effects on
North Carolina weather and climate, agricultural and water resource
management, air quality and environmental management, disaster mitigation,
and land-falling hurricanes in North Carolina. The SCO derives its expertise
from the Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, and other
departments within the College of Sciences and the College of Agricultural
and Life Sciences at NC State University.


Essential Job Duties

To sustain and develop the State Climate Office of North Carolina as a
Public Service Center. To define, and disseminate information about the
climatic and environmental factors that impact the people of North Carolina,
including predictions and projections. To provide public service through
extension activities and applied research in cooperation with other
entities. To be involved in the multifaceted effort of managing, accessing,
providing, analyzing,
disseminating, and interpreting information to promote environmental
stewardship. To describe, monitor, and assess climate, climate change and
the resulting impacts in North Carolina.

Primary responsibilities include:
1. Supervise SCO staff and students as they perform research, extension, and
educational activities of the Center.
2. Insure the maintenance and operation of the existing North Carolina
Environmental Climate Observation Network, as well as the timely
dissemination of these data to the public and their archiving
3. Supervise SCO staff and students in the provision of climate information
services.
4. Assist state and county agencies with weather and climate related issues.
5. Interact with K-12 teachers, students, community college teachers and
students, and other community organizations to help them address different
aspects of North Carolina climate.
6. Conduct research on North Carolina climate and its interactions with the
environment, economy, and infrastructure of the State as well as its impacts
on North Carolinians.


Other Work/Responsibilities

1. Develop new ideas for outreach, service, research, extension, and
engagement for the Center
2. Write proposals to state and federal agencies to secure additional
funding for the SCO
3. Assist extension scientists in integrating climate information into
agricultural and environmental systems
4. Maintain collaborations with climate stakeholders through engagement with
the SCOadvisory committee


Minimum Education/Experience

PhD in atmospheric sciences or related field or M.S with 10+ years
experience.


Departmental Required Skills

Ability to communicate weather and climate information and present ideas to
different audiences. Commitment to maintaining the strengths of the SCO and
develop new opportunities for funding and support.


Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Experience in working with and supervising staff involved in public outreach
and service. Experience in applying climate data on a regional basis.
Publication record in professional journals.


Required License or Certification

N/A


Special Instructions

	

Job Open Date

10/17/2018


Anticipated Closing Date

	

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?

No


Proposed Hire Date

01/01/2019


AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age,
sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a
disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in
the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148. 
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks.
Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest
degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are
required to have their degree verified at
<https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/http/wes.org> www.wes.org. Degree must be
obtained prior to start date.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all
employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons
hired to work in the United States.

 

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