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University at Albany Meteorologist (3 Positions) in Albany, New York
Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Dec 13 2023 Job Description:
This position within the New York (NY) State Weather Risk Communication Center (https://www.albany.edu/state-weather-risk-communication-center) (SWRCC) will serve to provide general meteorological services to critical state and other public sector stakeholders. Most NY agencies and authorities do not possess hired meteorologists, which makes the process of preparing for-, responding to-, and examining impactful weather events challenging. This position will work to fill this gap and will contribute to the greater educational and research environment at UAlbany where appropriate.
Primary Responsibilities:
Examine available weather information relevant to NY and synthesize it into written reports (email, etc)
Manage virtual meeting spaces for stakeholders to ask weather-themed questions
Travel to the state EOC across from ETEC during rare, highly impactful weather, to provide in-person weather assistance such as weather briefings
Write summary reports of recent weather events
Respond (as able) to various weather queries from state stakeholders
Coordinate with other SWRCC employees, students, and interns on the development of new tools or communication strategies, as time permits
Create and supply weather datasets or graphics in response to specific inquiries, where possible
Develop prototype products or datasets according to the employee's skill level
Occasionally post on any SWRCC social media accounts
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or similar earth science from an accredited institution
Demonstrated experience with weather forecasting at any level (WxChallenge, prior employment, etc)
Experience with National Weather Service products and weather forecasting principles
Previous experience in concisely synthesize weather forecasts into emails, briefings, or reports - occasionally in a time-sensitive manner
Microsoft product suite experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good teamworking ability
Able to work competently on independent projects without signification supervision
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using NYS Mesonet data
Programming experience (Python, etc) and/or web development experience
Experience working with students/interns
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Research Assistant 08, R3
Special Notes: This position temporary, 95% FTE
Special Notes: For most work hours, this would be a typical office environment in either a conventional office or briefing room setting. Occasionally, when highly impactful weather occurs, work may entail relocating to the Emergency Operations Center at the state Office of Emergency Management, located directly across the street from ETEC. Expected common work week/day would be three consecutive 12-13 hour days from approximately 6AM-7PM.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
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