State Climatologist/Associate in Research, 12 Month Salaried (Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies)
Department
College of Arts & Sciences
Florida Climate Center/ Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS)
Responsibilities
The State Climatologist heads the Florida Climate Center (the State climate office for Florida), housed within the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS) in the College of Arts and Sciences, and oversees its day-to-day operations. The State Climatologist directly supervises one full-time employee, assigns and oversees the work of undergraduate students, summer interns, and computer programmers/IT staff, and works in partnership with the National Weather Service, the National Centers for Environmental Information, and the Southeast Regional Climate Center to provide climate services for the State of Florida. The Florida Climate Center is an AASC (American Association of State Climatologists) Recognized State Climate Office (ARSCO), and the State Climatologist is responsible for maintaining ARSCO status as a full member of the AASC.
Travel to conferences, workshops, and outreach events is required.
Service
Qualifications
The position requires a master's degree from an accredited institution in Meteorology, Climatology, or a related science, and a minimum of five years of professional experience in climate services, applied climatology, or a closely related field. A doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field and a minimum of three years of professional experience in climate services is preferred.
The candidate must have demonstrated experience leading or directing climate services, research, and/or outreach programs, particularly as it relates to Florida and the Southeast U.S., and the ability to supervise and coordinate the work of staff, students, and interns. Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills are required, along with the ability to represent the Florida Climate Center to the media, government agencies, stakeholder groups, and the public. Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with organizations such as the National Weather Service, the National Centers for Environmental Information, and regional climate centers is preferred. Experience with research proposal development, securing external funding, and peer-reviewed publication is required.
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Meteorology, Climatology, or a related science is preferred.
Contact Info
For more details, please contact Susan Greenwalt .
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses .
Anticipated Salary Range
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Faculty Information
This is a specialized (non-tenured track) faculty position.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
College of Arts & Sciences
Florida Climate Center/ Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS)
Responsibilities
The State Climatologist heads the Florida Climate Center (the State climate office for Florida), housed within the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS) in the College of Arts and Sciences, and oversees its day-to-day operations. The State Climatologist directly supervises one full-time employee, assigns and oversees the work of undergraduate students, summer interns, and computer programmers/IT staff, and works in partnership with the National Weather Service, the National Centers for Environmental Information, and the Southeast Regional Climate Center to provide climate services for the State of Florida. The Florida Climate Center is an AASC (American Association of State Climatologists) Recognized State Climate Office (ARSCO), and the State Climatologist is responsible for maintaining ARSCO status as a full member of the AASC.
Travel to conferences, workshops, and outreach events is required.
Service
- Take an active role in listening to and understanding customer needs and respond quickly and effectively by providing or directing customers to information that fills those needs, including answering routine questions and data requests and certifying climate data for use in legal matters.
- Participate in working groups where climate matters are involved, such as the U.S. Drought Monitor (Florida Monitoring Group), the NIDIS Southeast Drought Early Warning System, the Tri-State Row Crop Working Group, University of Florida Extension climate variability/change groups, climate/agriculture/forestry working groups, and AASC committees.
- Engage in collaborative research, including research into climate variability and downscaled climate information and their application to agriculture, forestry, urban planning, and water resources.
- Advance the understanding of regional interannual climate variability in Florida and the Southeast U.S. by contributing to peer-reviewed research and providing applied climate forecast information and products to user groups.
- Oversee and develop the suite of climate data and products served through the Florida Climate Center website, as well as partner websites such as Florida Climate Institute and AgroClimate.org, including an interactive historic climate database and data display/download tools.
- Maintain and refine the Florida Climate Center website (climatecenter.fsu.edu) to ensure it remains a relevant, easy-to-use clearinghouse for historic climate data and information in Florida.
- Participate in Extension-sponsored workshops, commodity meetings, in-service training, and invited talks and workshops each year.
- Represent the Florida Climate Center at community events such as NWS WeatherFest, the Mag Lab open house, Earth Day at FSU, and the FSU Marine Lab open house.
- Oversee the production of regular climate summaries and newsletters highlighting climate stories, new climate data decision and research products, outreach events, and activities of the Center.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Florida Climate Center to traditional media (State and national newspapers and radio interviews).
- Oversee the Center's presence on social media (Facebook, X, and BlueSky) and contributions to climate blogs to expand the Center's reach and audience.
- Work collaboratively with research scientists at COAPS, FSU, and external institutions to pursue competitive federal and non-federal funding opportunities through research proposals; prepare peer-reviewed publications based on research and project findings; and secure funding to grow the activities of the Center.
Qualifications
The position requires a master's degree from an accredited institution in Meteorology, Climatology, or a related science, and a minimum of five years of professional experience in climate services, applied climatology, or a closely related field. A doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field and a minimum of three years of professional experience in climate services is preferred.
The candidate must have demonstrated experience leading or directing climate services, research, and/or outreach programs, particularly as it relates to Florida and the Southeast U.S., and the ability to supervise and coordinate the work of staff, students, and interns. Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills are required, along with the ability to represent the Florida Climate Center to the media, government agencies, stakeholder groups, and the public. Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with organizations such as the National Weather Service, the National Centers for Environmental Information, and regional climate centers is preferred. Experience with research proposal development, securing external funding, and peer-reviewed publication is required.
Preferred Qualifications
A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Meteorology, Climatology, or a related science is preferred.
Contact Info
For more details, please contact Susan Greenwalt .
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses .
Anticipated Salary Range
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculato r to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Faculty Information
This is a specialized (non-tenured track) faculty position.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.