Temporary Research Technician

Position Information

Classification Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

The UGA Weather Network is a statewide weather network consisting of 90 automated environmental stations that collect, archive, and disseminate over one million observations annually. The Weather Network Technician will be the second of two full-time technicians responsible for maintaining the network of weather stations, including visiting the stations on a regular basis to assess station reliability, maintain the surface area around the station, rotate or replace instruments as needed to maintain data quality, calibrate equipment in the laboratory, and record all maintenance and calibration activities in databases for historical metadata.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

• Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of weather stations and associated equipment.
• Experience with programming and data analysis.
• Passionate about the production (collection, processing, dissemination, and archival) of high-quality weather data.
• Strong interest in and knowledge of meteorological instrumentation and equipment for automated environmental monitoring.
• Interest in testing and experimenting with new weather sensors.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands

Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Pamela Knox Recruitment Contact Email pknox@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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