About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.
Job Description:
This position within the New York (NY) 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
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.
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Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
- Contact information for three professional references
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Closing date for receipt of applications: This position will remain open until filled.