Pay Range: Targeted salary of $13.00 - 13.50/hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Rotating Shift Schedule

Travel: Not required

For Best Consideration Date: 2026-09-24

Position Introduction:

The Oklahoma Mesonet collects and disseminates weather data from 170+ automated weather stations across the state. Located in the National Weather Center, the Mesonet Operations Group manages data collection, monitors Mesonet websites and products, and serves as the initial point of contact for Mesonet customers from the Mesonet operations center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor real-time data collection from remote weather stations
• Troubleshoot data collection problems
• Prepare and distribute system status reports to staff
• Provide end-user customer support
• Identify and report website problems
• Beta test web tools and software

Required Education and Experience:

Must be currently enrolled in the Fall Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.

Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Must be available to work in-person Summer 2027

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Skills:

• Outstanding troubleshooting skills, especially in a busy environment
• Excellent phone contact handling skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize , and manage time effectively
• Ability to follow through on projects with minimal supervision

Department Preferences:

• Desire to develop technical and computer skills
• Familiar with command line Linux
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interest in meteorology
• Interest in working with large quantities of weather and climate data
• Available to work weekends and holidays
• Will not complete undergraduate degree prior to Spring 2028

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: No