[ES_JOBS_NET] CIRES/ NOAA WPC Meteorological Developer Associate Scientist, College Park, MD

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Job Summary


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,
develop and transition deterministic and probabilistic hazard information
into forecast operations, with a particular focus on winter weather. The
position will be based at the WPC in College Park, MD, within the NOAA
Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP). The NCWCP is a highly
collaborative environment containing several NOAA organizations, including
the Environmental Modeling Center (EMC) and Climate Prediction Center (CPC).
The incumbent will interact with NWS SOOs, NCEP Staff, and the research
community to improve NWS forecaster's use of hazard information.


The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally
diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing
to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer,
including veterans and individuals with disabilities.


 


Who We Are


At CIRES, the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences,
more than 800 environmental scientists work to understand the dynamic Earth
system, including people's relationship with the planet. CIRES is a
partnership of NOAA and the University of Colorado Boulder, and our areas of
expertise include weather and climate, changes at the Earth's poles, air
quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, and solid Earth
sciences. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future
environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth
system.

 <https://cires.colorado.edu/> https://cires.colorado.edu/

Weather Prediction Center (WPC):
America's Go-To Center for high-impact precipitation events and forecast
guidance out to 14 days for a Weather-Ready Nation.
www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov <http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov> 


What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be


1.	Use scientific and technical meteorological expertise to develop
tools for the determination of hazard information with an emphasis on winter
weather.
2.	Develop web applications using modern industry languages and tools
such as; GIS, Python, and PHP.
3.	Coordinate with NWS staff and external researchers to lead the
development of forecast tools.
4.	Contribute to formal scientific publications, submit grant
proposals, attend off-site conferences, symposia, and
hazardous-weather-related outreach events
5.	Perform related duties as assigned.


What You Should Know


*	Please note that those applicants requiring visa sponsorship now or
in the future will not be considered for this position.
*	Applicants must be currently authorized to legally work in the
United States on a full-time basis.
*	Normal working hours will be observed except for occasional
irregular hours during data collection, warning/forecast experiments or
workshops conducted at remote sites.
*	The new hire will be employed by CIRES with technical oversight
provided by WPC management. 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.
*	The position will be based at the WPC in College Park, MD.
*	All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply
with the
<https://www.colorado.edu/health/facultystaff-covid-19-vaccine-requirement>
campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of
vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of
employment.


What We Can Offer


*	CIRES can offer a generous compensation package. Salary is
commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES
internal career track classification.
*	The annual hiring salary range for this position is $65,000 -
$75,000.
*	Some relocation funds are available for this position following
CIRES and the University of Colorado's relocation processes and procedures. 


Benefits


The University of Colorado offers excellent
<https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits> benefits, including medical,
dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The
University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder
County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more
about the  <https://www.colorado.edu/about> University of Colorado Boulder.


Be Statements


Be ambitious. Be impactful. Be Boulder.


What We Require


*	A Masters or PhD Degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or a
related area is required.
*	At least one year of experience in operational meteorology or
applied research is required.
*	Preference will be given to candidates with considerable experience
in ensemble prediction systems and their application to hazardous weather
diagnosis and prediction, and some experience with creation/dissemination of
probabilistic hazard information.


What We Would Like You To Have


*	Outstanding oral and written communication skills are highly desired
and a strong ability to work in a collaborative team environment is needed
for the position.
*	Experience with Linux (or UNIX) operating systems, software skills
including programming and scripting languages, web page development, and
graphic design or illustration.


Special Instructions


To apply, please submit the following materials:

1.	Resume or CV
2.	Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing
your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this
position.
3.	List of contact information for 5 references (2 must be from a
professor or supervisor). If you are identified as a finalist for this role,
we will also check references through Skillsurvey. Skillsurvey is an online
reference check solution.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU
Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor.
If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a
translated version as an optional attachment.

The position will be open until filled, with all applications received prior
to November 29 being given equal consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must be submitted through
<https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/> CU Boulder Jobs.


 


Posting Contact Information


Posting Contact Name: Michael Erickson

Posting Contact Email: michael.j.erickson at noaa.gov

 

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