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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:17.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>CIRES/NCEI Digital Elevation Model Developer/GIS Technician<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:17.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><a href="https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NCEI-Digital-Elevation-Model-Developer-GIS-Technician/18921?">https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NCEI-Digital-Elevation-Model-Developer-GIS-Technician/18921?</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:17.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Department: Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Requisition Number: 18921<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Location: Boulder, Colorado<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Employment Type: Research Faculty<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Schedule: Full-Time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>Job Summary<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Colorado at Boulder conducts collaborative research with NOAA’s National Centers for<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Environmental Information (NCEI) on the archive, analysis, processing, and dissemination of<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>data and integrated models describing Earth’s geophysical environment. This collaboration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>includes geospatial technology for global integrated observing and data management systems,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>improved integration and modeling of geophysical data, enhanced web discovery and delivery<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>of data and integrated models, and long-term data stewardship. This CIRES position is<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>co-located with NOAA NCEI staff at the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Boulder, Colorado.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>NCEI develops integrated bathymetric–topographic digital elevation models (DEMs) in support<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>of NOAA’s coastal inundation modeling efforts and according to specific funding agency<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>requirements. The successful candidate will be instructed on DEM development including<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>processing elevation data, evaluating the DEM products, and writing technical documentation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>for the products. It is expected that the successful candidate will take on more duties with<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>experience and develop the skill set to work independently.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>Who We Are<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>At CIRES, the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, more than 800<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>environmental scientists work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>relationship with the planet. CIRES is a partnership of NOAA and the University of Colorado<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Boulder, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at the Earth’s poles,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, and solid Earth sciences. Our vision is<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>societal understanding of the Earth system.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:#1155CD'>https://cires.colorado.edu/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>National Centers for Environmental Information website:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:#1155CD'>https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Locate and obtain elevation data available on the Internet, and research data not<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>publicly available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Evaluate bathymetric and topographic elevation data in a GIS environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Transform elevation data to common horizontal and vertical datums, and common file<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>formats.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Utilize numerous software applications to develop high-resolution, integrated<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>bathymetric-topographic DEMs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Write detailed technical reports and standards-compliant metadata on DEM<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>development.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Monitor and assist in maintaining online DEM distribution and archive systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Develop project related outreach materials and materials supporting NCEI activities as<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>needed by senior staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Respond to technical customer/data user questions via email.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>What You Should Know<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>CIRES commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>This position will be rostered in CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder, but will be<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>physically situated in the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. If<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>you are the selected finalist you will be required to pass a federal laboratory background<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>clearance for site access.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>What We Can Offer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>We can offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a generous<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>benefits package.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>The position will be filled as a CIRES Associate Scientist I through the University of Colorado at<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Boulder. Salary range is 45K to 60K depending on applicant qualifications.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>Be Statements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Be Innovative. Be Visionary. Be Boulder.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>What We Require<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geography or related Earth Science.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Excellent problem-solving skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Experience with GIS software, including but not limited to ESRI ArcGIS.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Experience working in a Linux environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Experience in data management and file organization structures.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Ability to quickly learn new software applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Clear oral and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>What We Would Like You To Have<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Experience with DEMs and techniques in DEM development and assessment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Understanding of common horizontal and vertical datums.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Understanding of and familiarity with ISO standards-compliant metadata.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Experience with GIS tools for data manipulation, visualization and evaluation, and data<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>processing techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Experience with Python scripting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Familiarity with bathymetric and topographic elevation data including lidar.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>● Ability to pose and address research questions relevant to DEM development and use.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>Special Instructions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>To apply, please submit the following materials:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>1. Resume or CV.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>professional goals, and specific interest in this position. Please also describe how your<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>technical skills meet the job requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>3. List of 3 references: the names, professional titles, and contact information of those who<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>are familiar with your qualifications and work history.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>○ If you are selected as the finalist, we will contact you through email and request<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>that you submit 1 name and email of a reference who will be asked to submit a<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>letter of recommendation. This information will be kept confidential and viewable<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>only by the search committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>This position will remain open until filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>be submitted through </span><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:#1155CD'>CU Boulder Jobs </span><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>Posting Contact Name: </span></b><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>Kelly Carignan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:Arial-BoldMT;color:black'>Posting Contact Email: </span></b><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>kelly.carignan@noaa.gov<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:ArialMT;color:black'>are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>