[pccgrads] Fwd: [AASC List] Job posting at WKU KY Climate Center

[Guillaume Mauger via pccgrads]

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De : Brotzge, Jerry <jerald.brotzge at wku.edu>
Date: jeu. 12 sept. 2024 à 07:22
Subject: [AASC List] Job posting at WKU KY Climate Center
To: 'John N-G' via aasc_list <aasc_list at googlegroups.com>
Cc: Brotzge, Jerry <jerald.brotzge at wku.edu>


Dear AASC colleagues,
We are pleased to announce an open job vacancy at the Kentucky Climate
Center
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(KCC).
We are seeking a Climate Services Specialist
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with
the task of making weather and climate data, information and value-added
products available for general use and applications. This new Specialist
position will be the first KCC hire dedicated to directly servicing user
needs. This position is a unique opportunity to showcase skills and build a
portfolio of online climate products and tools for widespread, statewide
use. Climate applications are expected to vary widely, but primarily
focused on Kentucky-centric sectors such as agriculture, conservation,
emergency management, energy, public health, and transportation.

The position is an in-person position only. Annual salary will be
commensurate with experience and will range between $46,100 and $62,500
plus benefits. We will begin reviewing applications as received and will
leave the position open at least one month, but possibly longer until a
qualified candidate is selected.  Additional details are below and
attached, but please email me if you have any additional questions.

Thanks!

Jerald A. Brotzge, Ph.D.
Kentucky State Climatologist
Director, Kentucky Climate Center and Kentucky Mesonet
Professor of Meteorology
Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-745-5983
www.kyclimate.org
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www.kymesonet.org
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*Specialist, State Climate Services*
The Kentucky Climate Center (KCC), housed within the Department of Earth,
Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences at Western Kentucky University
(WKU), is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill a new position as *State
Climate Services Specialist*. Founded in 1978, the KCC operates the State
Climate Office and is tasked with making weather and climate data,
information and value-added products available for general use and
applications. The new Specialist position will be the first KCC hire
dedicated to directly servicing user needs.

*Job Description:*
Funding for this position is made possible by a grant from NOAA with the
goal of identifying stakeholder needs for climate services across the state
of Kentucky. Once the service gaps are understood, the Specialist will work
with the KCC team and collaborating partners to research, test, and develop
new online climate tools and services in response to stakeholder needs.
This position is a unique opportunity to showcase skills and build a
portfolio of online climate products and tools for widespread, statewide
use. Climate applications are expected to vary widely, primarily focused on
Kentucky-centric sectors such as agriculture, conservation, emergency
management, energy, public health, and transportation.
Funding for the position is guaranteed for two years, with annual renewals
thereafter based upon grant funding availability. It is anticipated that
the position will continue with funding from additional grants.

*Primary Duties and Responsibilities*

   - Stakeholder engagement to identify the needs for climate data and
   products;
   - Organization and development of online tools for enabling access and
   visualization of climate data, reanalysis output, and forecast products; and
   - Development of new, value-added climate products and services for
   stakeholder applications.

*Knowledge and Skills Essential for Success*

   - Fluent in one or more computing languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript,
   ArcGIS, MySQL, or similar)
   - Comfortable manipulating large data sets
   - A strong background or experience working in the atmospheric sciences,
   meteorology, geography, statistics, or related field
   - Strong analytical and statistical skills
   - Comfortable working independently and in a team environment

 *Requirements:*

   - BS degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, environmental science,
   computer science, engineering, or related STEM discipline.
   - Demonstrated experience developing weather and/or climate products and
   tools, or similar programmatic work and/or research.

*Additional Information:*
The position is an in-person position; remote work is not applicable for
this position. Annual salary will be commensurate with experience and will
range between $46,100 and $62,500 plus benefits.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary
education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine
suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of
providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all
individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be
tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin,
creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran
status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical
conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and
technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to
participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the
office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a
complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment
Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX
Coordinator via email at *ena.demir at wku.edu <ena.demir at wku.edu>* or by
phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the
University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment.
Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's
*https://www.wku.edu/titleix/
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 website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are
provided at: *http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
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For information related to job postings, please email *employment at wku.edu
<employment at wku.edu>*.

*Application Instructions:*
The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent
management system:

   - Cover Letter
   - Resume

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received.
The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.

Please email Dr. Jerry Brotzge (Jerald.brotzge at wku.edu) if you have any
questions about the position.
*Quicklink to apply:
**https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=CAE03E5AA49AC759D0CC0F447055237A?JOBID=180901
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*About Western Kentucky University:*
The Kentucky Climate Center (*https://kyclimate.org
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is an institutional member of the American Association of State
Climatologists, and is a charter member of WKU's Applied Research and
Technology Program. The KCC provides climate services, conducts research,
and engages in weather and climate education with partners statewide. As
part of the Kentucky Climate Center, the Kentucky Mesonet
(*https://kymesonet.org
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operates a research-grade statewide infrastructure for weather and climate
monitoring and serves as the official source of climatological observations
for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The KCC maintains active affiliations
with the National Centers for Environmental Information, the National
Weather Service, the Midwestern Regional Climate Center, and other
non-federal organizations, and is actively engaged with the Midwest Drought
Early Warning System. The Kentucky Climate Center receives direct line-item
funding annually for the Mesonet from the Commonwealth.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research
institution committed to providing its students with a transformative
academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding
communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate
institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035
students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just
over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community
to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working,
and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide
holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students,
faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders
in our diverse and evolving communities.
Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of
Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with
approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with
more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from
35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who
are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and
ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to
employees and their families, including domestic partners and other
qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that
supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time
off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program
for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and
Bowling Green at *wku.edu/about
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