[ES_JOBS_NET] CIRES/NCEI Digital Elevation Model Developer/GIS, Boulder, CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

CIRES/NCEI Digital Elevation Model Developer/GIS Technician



https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NCEI-Digital-Elevation-Model-
Developer-GIS-Technician/18921?



Department: Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences
(CIRES)

Requisition Number: 18921

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full-Time



Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at
the University of

Colorado at Boulder conducts collaborative research with NOAA’s National
Centers for

Environmental Information (NCEI) on the archive, analysis, processing, and
dissemination of

data and integrated models describing Earth’s geophysical environment. This
collaboration

includes geospatial technology for global integrated observing and data
management systems,

improved integration and modeling of geophysical data, enhanced web
discovery and delivery

of data and integrated models, and long-term data stewardship. This CIRES
position is

co-located with NOAA NCEI staff at the David Skaggs Research Center, 325
Broadway,

Boulder, Colorado.

NCEI develops integrated bathymetric-topographic digital elevation models
(DEMs) in support

of NOAA’s coastal inundation modeling efforts and according to specific
funding agency

requirements. The successful candidate will be instructed on DEM development
including

processing elevation data, evaluating the DEM products, and writing
technical documentation

for the products. It is expected that the successful candidate will take on
more duties with

experience and develop the skill set to work independently.

Who We Are

At CIRES, the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences,
more than 800

environmental scientists work to understand the dynamic Earth system,
including people’s

relationship with the planet. CIRES is a partnership of NOAA and the
University of Colorado

Boulder, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at
the Earth’s poles,

air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, and solid Earth
sciences. Our vision is

to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing
scientific and

societal understanding of the Earth system.

https://cires.colorado.edu/

National Centers for Environmental Information website:

https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

● Locate and obtain elevation data available on the Internet, and research
data not

publicly available.

● Evaluate bathymetric and topographic elevation data in a GIS environment.

● Transform elevation data to common horizontal and vertical datums, and
common file

formats.

● Utilize numerous software applications to develop high-resolution,
integrated

bathymetric-topographic DEMs.

● Write detailed technical reports and standards-compliant metadata on DEM

development.

● Monitor and assist in maintaining online DEM distribution and archive
systems.

● Develop project related outreach materials and materials supporting NCEI
activities as

needed by senior staff.

● Respond to technical customer/data user questions via email.

What You Should Know

CIRES commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in
all that we do. We

are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly
encourage applications

from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women,
individuals with

disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate
the ability to

help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position will be rostered in CIRES at the University of Colorado
Boulder, but will be

physically situated in the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway,
Boulder, CO 80305. If

you are the selected finalist you will be required to pass a federal
laboratory background

clearance for site access.

What We Can Offer

We can offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with
a generous

benefits package.

The position will be filled as a CIRES Associate Scientist I through the
University of Colorado at

Boulder. Salary range is 45K to 60K depending on applicant qualifications.

Be Statements

Be Innovative. Be Visionary. Be Boulder.

What We Require

● Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geography or related Earth Science.

● Excellent problem-solving skills.

● Experience with GIS software, including but not limited to ESRI ArcGIS.

● Experience working in a Linux environment.

● Experience in data management and file organization structures.

● Ability to quickly learn new software applications.

● Clear oral and written communication skills.

What We Would Like You To Have

● Experience with DEMs and techniques in DEM development and assessment.

● Understanding of common horizontal and vertical datums.

● Understanding of and familiarity with ISO standards-compliant metadata.

● Experience with GIS tools for data manipulation, visualization and
evaluation, and data

processing techniques.

● Experience with Python scripting.

● Familiarity with bathymetric and topographic elevation data including
lidar.

● Ability to pose and address research questions relevant to DEM
development and use.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV.

2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your
qualifications,

professional goals, and specific interest in this position. Please also
describe how your

technical skills meet the job requirements.

3. List of 3 references: the names, professional titles, and contact
information of those who

are familiar with your qualifications and work history.

○ If you are selected as the finalist, we will contact you through email
and request

that you submit 1 name and email of a reference who will be asked to submit
a

letter of recommendation. This information will be kept confidential and
viewable

only by the search committee.

This position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must

be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Name: Kelly Carignan

Posting Contact Email: kelly.carignan at noaa.gov

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally
diverse community of

faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive
campus environment. We

are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities

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