[ES_JOBS_NET] Two Field Meteorologists Openings at AgWeatherNet with Washington State University

[Cann, Matthew]

Hi,

We are hiring two Field Meteorologists at AgWeatherNet with Washington State University. One will service South Central Washington via Prosser, WA and the other will service North Central Washington via Wenatchee, WA.

Details below. Please follow link to apply: https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WSU_Jobs/job/GENERAL-CAMPUS---PROSSER/Information-Systems-Coordinator_R-4165-1


Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

AgWeatherNet is a network of automated weather stations that provide information and decision support systems in near real-time via weather.wsu.edu.

The Field Meteorologist is responsible for the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of high-quality weather station data. Position will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining weather station equipment; locate appropriate sites for station placement; configure and install new stations, sensors and related equipment; ensure sensors are calibrated; implement, improve, interpret data quality assurance algorithms and produce reports as needed for distribution to agricultural stakeholders. Educate stakeholders and general public 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. Additional responsibilities may include: 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 by time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

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.

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 pest and disease models, water balance calculations, and irrigation scheduling.

Possess level of Spanish speaking competency/ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking stakeholders.

Experience working in research or university setting.



Best,
Matt

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Matthew D. Cann (he/him/his)
Postdoctoral Research Associate
AgWeatherNet<https://weather.wsu.edu/>
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Washington State University
matthew.cann at wsu.edu
(603) 748-3918
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