[ES_JOBS_NET] CIRES/NCEI Marine Geophysical Data Manager, Boulder, CO

Wed Mar 13 12:42:26 MDT 2019

https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NCEI-Marine-Geophysical-Data-
Manager-PRA/16441

CIRES/NCEI Marine Geophysical Data Manager PRA

Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at
the University of Colorado in Boulder has an opening for a Marine
Geophysical Data Manager working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
Within NCEI, the Center for Coasts, Oceans, and Geophysics (CCOG) is
globally recognized as the premier repository and provider of geophysical,
oceanographic, coastal, space weather, and marine ecosystem data and
information.

CIRES is looking for a scientist with experience managing large data sets,
automating processing of data, describing data with standard metadata, and
maintaining relational database systems. The successful candidate will
participate as part of a team stewarding marine geophysical data, providing
discovery and access for sonar data and derived scientific products, and
supply customer service to global data users. Data management at NCEI is
focused on standards-based commercial and in-house data management tools,
including spatially-enabled relational database management systems that
drive web services. This position will support scientists throughout NOAA,
academia, voluntary mariners, and other data contributors by stewarding
multibeam sonar data. The ideal candidate will develop improved scientific
and management products, and increase collaboration and coordination for
data acquisition, management, and sharing.

This position is located at NCEI, David Skaggs Research Center, 325
Broadway, Boulder, Colorado. NCEI is a part of the US Department of
Commerce, NOAA, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information
Service. NCEI's mission is to provide scientific stewardship of and timely
access to global environmental data from satellites and other sources to
promote, protect, and enhance the Nation's economy, security, environment,
and quality of life.

Who We Are

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.

 <http://cires.colorado.edu/> https://cires.colorado.edu/

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information:

We provide  <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/ngdcinfo/onlineaccess.html>
stewardship, products, and services for geophysical data from our Sun to
Earth and Earth's sea floor and solid earth environment, including Earth
observations from space.

 <http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/> https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

*	Manage marine geophysical data.
*	Ingest multibeam swath sonar bathymetry and associated data
collected by NOAA, the academic fleet (UNOLS), and partner agencies.
*	Ingest subbottom profile and other marine geophysical data.
*	Archive data and populate online databases and systems to enable
public discovery of and access to original and processed data and derived
products..
*	Assess ingest and access systems, and identify ways to
improve/enhance those systems.
*	Document data in ISO standard metadata format.
*	Monitor and report scientific and technological changes impacting
the geophysical data repository and services.
*	Serve as point of contact for researchers and the public regarding
marine geophysical data.
*	Work with data providers to ensure their archive and access needs
are met, including staying abreast of best practices and technological
advances that need to be accommodated, and providing regular updates on
archive statistics.

What You Should Know

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 need to be able to pass a Federal security clearance to
access the building.  The position is rostered in CIRES at the University of
Colorado Boulder campus, but the position will be situated at the David
Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO, 80305, a NOAA Federal
Laboratory facility.

What We Can Offer

What We Can Offer

We can offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent
<https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/perks/cu-boulder> benefits, including
medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass.
The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in
Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn
more about the  <http://www.colorado.edu/about> University of Colorado
Boulder.

Be Statements

Be Statements

Be Adaptable. Be Pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

What We Require

*	Bachelor's Degree in the Earth Sciences, Oceanography, or related
field with 2+ years applicable experience managing data.
*	Familiarity with metadata and data exchange standards, e.g. ISO,
NetCDF, XML, Json.
*	Experience using scripting languages to automate data tasks, such as
Python, JavaScript, Bash, Groovy or similar.
*	Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.
*	Experience with relational databases and SQL.
*	Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
*	Strong networking skills to build relationships with national and
international data providers.
*	Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
*	Demonstrated ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with good
quality.
*	Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and
written English.

What We Would Like You To Have

What We Would Like You To Have

*	Experience working with bathymetric data, associated metadata, and
ancillary data - including data acquisition, processing, analysis, and
visualization.
*	Familiarity with common geophysical instrumentation, data formats,
and acquisition and processing software.
*	Sea-going experience with marine geophysical data collection and
processing, especially multibeam sonar data collection.
*	A strong desire to learn and apply new skills and technologies in a
rapidly evolving environment.
*	Familiarity with the MB-System software application.
*	Experience with GIS tools for data manipulation, visualization and
evaluation, especially ESRI ArcGIS.
*	Demonstrated competence, individually and as a member of a team, in
the pursuit and support of scientific research.

Special Instructions

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.

3.    List of contact information for 3 references who may be contacted
about your work history and qualifications. 

4.    One (1) confidential Letter of Recommendation will be required for
those who are short-listed, or who is identified as the finalist, depending
on the selection process. It is important that your referees are prepared in
advance to expect an email from CU Boulder Campus HR requesting that the
letter be uploaded through the link provided in the email. This referee may
also be someone who you have used on your "List of References."

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by CU
Boulder Campus HR using an approved online vendor. If your degree was
obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as
an optional attachment.

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be screened
as they are received.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must be submitted through
<http://jobs.colorado.edu/> CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Name: Carrie Wall Bell

Posting Contact Email: Carrie.Wall at noaa.gov

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