Extension Specialist and Director UGA Weather Network

Posting Number

F2809P

Extension Specialist and Director of the UGA Weather Network

CAES-Weather Network

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External

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Commensurate with Experience

01/01/2027

09/18/2026

Yes

Griffin Area

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Public Service Professional AC

Senior Public Service Associate

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Non-Tenure Track

M.S. in meteorology, atmospheric science, agricultural engineering, climate science or a closely related field with training and background in developing and conducting Extension programs and weather/climate effects on agricultural production systems.

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (UGA CAES) is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Extension Specialist and Director of the UGA Weather Network. This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean for Extension. The incumbent will be responsible for providing visionary leadership for the UGA CAES Weather Network, timely communications, and targeted guidance to agricultural stakeholders statewide using both traditional and cutting-edge technologies to increase data accessibility and application.

The University of Georgia Weather Network consists of 91 automated weather stations located around the state. The network provides weather data directly to users, publishes weather and associated climate information on a website,  and is operated as a public-private partnership. Five full-time staff are employed to manage the network and data distribution, including…