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Rain gauge technician (Mountain Raingers)

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Job ID

4803

Job Type

On-Campus Jobs

Employer

Dean of Natural Sciences

Date Posted

Sep 16, 2025

Job Category

Research

Job Description

Assists with maintenance and data download tasks in support of a rain gauge network in the Great Smoky Mountains. Work is done in support of a fully-funded project by the Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Must have received approval from Prof. Miller to apply, been accepted into the undergraduate research program of the ATMS Department, or worked as a Mountain Rainger in the past.

Technical Skills

Data Collection, Mechanical equipment, Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Determination, Enthusiastic, Improvisation, Patience, Problem Solving, Self Confidence

Number of Available Openings

Hours

10.0 to 15.0 hours per week

Hourly Rate

$12.00/hour

Time Frame

Academic Year

Supervisor's Name

Douglas Miller

Supervisor's Email

dmiller@unca.edu

Supervisor's Phone Number

828-253-5158

Address

RRO 250 1 University Heights Asheville NC 28804

Secondary Contact

UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities.

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Job Details

All hourly on-campus positions are eligible for students to utilize their Federal Work Study award. If you have any questions, please contact Financial Aid at finaid@unca.edu.