[ES_JOBS_NET] Data Support Specialist, National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) User Services Office (USO), Boulder, CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://cires.colorado.edu/jobs/professional-research-asst-0



Professional Research Asst





The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), https://nsidc.org, part of
the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at
the University of Colorado Boulder, serves as a national information and
referral center in support of snow and ice research.  Our mission is to make
fundamental contributions to cryospheric science and excel in managing data
and disseminating information in order to advance understanding of the Earth
system.  This position supports the NASA Distributed Active Archive Center
(DAAC) at NSIDC, part of NASA’s Earth Observing System Data and Information
(EOSDIS).  NSIDC DAAC stewards a diverse collection of cryospheric and
related Earth science data and supports the cryospheric research community
with usage of DAAC data.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) User Services Office (USO) is
an information service for NSIDC's scientific user communities.  The Data
Support Specialist is a member of the User Services Office who engages the
user community to understand their science needs and provide support for
NSIDC data and information services.  A successful Data Support Specialist
will develop detailed knowledge of the products they are assigned to
support, including understanding the scientific uses of the data and the
tools used by the user community to work with the data.  This knowledge is
used by the Data Support Specialist to represent the user perspective in
product development, providing detailed information on all aspects of
NSIDC’s user community needs.  Additionally, the Data Support Specialist
will work directly with users to solve problems with using NSIDC data, or to
provide resources to improve understanding of the data.  To accomplish these
tasks, Data Support Specialists work closely with scientists and data
management staff.  Data Support Specialists also represent NSIDC at
conferences to support users and promote NSIDC’s data and services.  The
position reports to the User Services Lead.

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Responsibilities


A.  Data Set Development and Discipline Awareness

●     Researches data format, content, and visualization methods for
assigned NSIDC data sets.

●     Develops and maintains detailed information on user requirements
through user community research.

●     Participates in NSIDC Product Teams to communicate user community
requirements and User Services operational needs.

●     Communicates user community requirements for tool and service
development projects.

●     Participates in external system development meetings to provide NSIDC
user perspective.

●     Initiates data set changes through their teams based on user
requirements.


B.  Handling User Inquiries

●     Triages all incoming user requests through email, request forms, or
phone.

●     Communicates with users to determine and understand their data needs,
data or software problems, or support requirements.

●     Researches sources and/or seeks appropriate specialists and/or
scientists to obtain information needed to respond to users.

●        Escalates requests requiring detailed data set knowledge to the
appropriate team member and/or scientist when needed.

●        Maintains the User Services help desk and mass mailing software.

C.  Outreach
●     Contributes to the development and content of outreach materials such
as brochures, newsletters, Internet postings and conference materials.

●     Attends conferences to represent NSIDC data sets and services, and to
interact with the user community.

●        Reviews and manages all email notices to users regarding data set
updates.

D.  General
●     Assertive in communicating end user needs.

●     Excellent interpersonal skills.

●     Ability to accommodate some travel.

●     Strong interest in teamwork and helping others.

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Requirements


●     Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an earth science discipline.

●     Two years of relevant experience.

●     Strong oral and written communication skills.

●     Aptitude for problem solving and attention to detail.

●     Ability to provide efficient and thorough internal and external
customer support and satisfaction.

●     Ability to work on multiple teams that have diverse missions and
operating styles.

●     Ability to work independently in an unstructured, collaborative
environment.

●     Ability to clearly communicate scientific and technical information.

●     Ability to organize, manage, and track simultaneous and continuing
unresolved tasks.

●     Training or experience in using remotely sensed data and satellite
image analysis.

●     Familiarization with data visualization and analysis packages.



DESIRABLE SKILLS

●     Master’s degree, preferably in an earth science discipline.

●     Customer service experience.

●     Experience using GIS software packages.

●     Knowledge of Unix.

●     Experience working with programming languages, such as Matlab,
Python, and/or IDL.

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Application Materials


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Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Reference Letters
(Not Confidential), Unofficial transcript(s)

Application Materials Instructions: Applicants must complete the
Faculty/University Staff and EEO Data (application) form, and upload the
following required documents: 1 - Cover Letter; 2 - CV; 3 - The document
uploaded for Proof of Degree can be a Transcript which shows the date the
degree was conferred; Copy of Diploma; or official letter from the Registrar
or the Dean of the School or College conferring the degree; 4 -A
non-confidential letter of reference This position is eligible for medical,
dental and life insurance, retirement benefits programs, and is eligible for
monthly vacation and sick leave accruals.



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