Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 07/14/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/04/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Griffin Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
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Position Information

Classification Title Research Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Position Summary
The University of Georgia (UGA) Weather Network is seeking applicants for the position of Weather Network Technician for the UGA Mesonet, a research-grade weather and climate monitoring network that supports agriculture and public safety across the State of Georgia. 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. The weather network is housed in the Associate Dean of Extension's office and provides service to Extension and the University of Georgia. The network is currently housed on the University of Georgia Griffin Campus.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Install, maintain, and repair weather stations and associated equipment.
• Collect and analyze weather data as requested by the director of the network.
• Maintain accurate records of metadata for weather network maintenance.
• Calibrate weather instruments on a regular schedule.
• Provide technical support to other weather network technicians.
• Maintain supplemental instruments for NADP, UVB, and other agencies at Bledsoe Farms as an occasional backup other employee.
• Stay up to date on the latest weather technologies.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders and work at heights of up to 12 feet.
• Drive a pickup truck for several hours and work independently.
• Work in all weather conditions.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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 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 Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of automated weather stations and related sensors for the UGA Weather Network.
• Visit all stations on a regular basis; check sensors and equipment and maintain equipment and grounds.
• Replace sensors in case of emergencies.
• Station sensors, loggers, batteries, and telephone systems are also calibrated and upgraded as needed.

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

• Calibration of weather station sensors and evaluation of weather data.
• Learn operation of Campbell Scientific datalogger unit and connected sensors; check daily weather reports and maps to maintain high-quality data; contact local collaborators in case of problems and take appropriate action as needed, including rapid replacement of sensors to keep stations and connected sensors operational.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain sensor database tracking changes in sensors.
• Enters changes of sensors, including serial numbers, notes on replacement and calibration, and dates of changes into the sensor database in a timely way.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Vehicle maintenance as assigned.
• Ensure the department vehicles remain in a workable and clean condition.
• Service vehicles on an appropriate schedule.
• Get repairs done when needed.
• Check oil, tires, and other vehicle conditions regularly.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide support for the UGA Weather Network at agricultural exhibitions, presentations to visitors and other groups as needed.
• Install weather stations, computers and other equipment if needed.
• Provide information about the network to visitors.
• Give presentations.

Percentage of time 5

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 [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents