[ES_JOBS_NET] Physical Science Researcher/Scientist I - Colorado Avalanche Information Center

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/2824743/physical-science-researcher-scientist-i-colorado-avalanche-information-center

NOTE: THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION WITH THE POTENTIAL TO WORK REDUCED HOURS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AS FUNDING AND WORKLOAD DICTATE. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME.


OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that applicants for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board.  If the residency requirement has been waived for an announced vacancy, it will be noted on the job announcement and applications will be considered from individuals who are not residents of Colorado.  This announcement does not include a residency waiver.

If your goal is to invest in a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR)<http://dnr.state.co.us/Pages/DNRDefault.aspx>.  Our professionals are committed to supporting state government and the citizens of Colorado.

Our mission is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors.  In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) exists to promote avalanche safety by reducing the impact of avalanches on recreation, industry and transportation in the State through a program of forecasting and education. This position will produce and write avalanche forecasts, create and deliver education programs, collect field data, and interact with professional and volunteer avalanche and rescue groups.
Description of Job

NOTE: THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION WITH THE POTENTIAL TO WORK REDUCED HOURS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AS FUNDING AND WORKLOAD DICTATE. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME.

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

This position, which will work from a home office and at the CAIC's office in Boulder, produces and writes avalanche forecasts, creates and delivers education programs, collects field data, interacts with professional and volunteer avalanche and rescue groups and demonstrates an understanding of atmospheric physics and dynamics and snow physics and avalanche dynamics. The five main functions of this position are: 1) Provides weather and avalanche forecasts for highway maintenance operations; 2) Provides public weather and avalanche forecasts for backcountry recreation; 3) Trains state employees, contractors, and general public in snow, weather and avalanche safety;  4) Collects field data to support the highway and backcountry weather and avalanche forecasting programs; and 5) Installs and maintains remote weather instrumentation and works with geographic information systems (GIS).

Avalanche forecaster - collects and analyzes weather and snow data, describe specific events or patterns in snow properties and avalanche activity in an avalanche forecast. Also interprets weather forecast products for local effects on snow and avalanche conditions. Develops new methods and techniques for utilizing the CAIC's dataset.

Educator - Trains CDOT personnel and contractors on avalanche potential within their highway corridor. Develops new methods and tools to teach avalanche safety to CDOT personnel. Teaches snow, weather and avalanche science to CDOT personnel and backcountry users.

Field Data Collection - Collects data on the current physical, mechanical and thermal state of the snowpack. Analyzes and interprets these data to determine the structural and mechanical stability of the snowpack. Uses the assessment of snowpack properties and weather forecasts to determine current and future avalanche potential. Collects and uses avalanche occurrence data to determine the current and future character of avalanche activity. Collects weather data. All of these data must be recorded in a central computer database and used for the avalanche forecasting portion of the position.

Automated Weather Stations and GIS systems - Installs and maintains automated weather stations. This includes understanding CSI measurement acquisition computer language and writing and editing programs using the Logger Net software package. Compiles and installs these programs so that they run the data logger computers and remote weather instruments. Wires data logger instrument panels and establishes phone, RF, and Ethernet communications between weather and base station units. Also diagnoses and maintains communication between a central computer server and the base stations. Builds and uses applications in Esri GIS platforms.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

NOTE: THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION WITH THE POTENTIAL TO WORK REDUCED HOURS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AS FUNDING AND WORKLOAD DICTATE. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME.

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

Minimum Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a physical science such as Physics, Engineering, Meteorology, Physical Geography, Hydrology, or a closely related field AND a total of one year of professional avalanche forecasting experience which must have included using web-based software related to avalanche forecasting. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps. NOTE: If experience was gained as part of a larger mixed assignment, please indicate the number of hours per week specific avalanche forecasting duties were performed.

Substitutions
 A combination of work experience in the occupational field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the job, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for year basis for the bachelor's degree.

Conditions of Employment
·        Former employees of the State of Colorado MUST have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.
·        Must possess and maintain (or be willing and able to obtain and maintain) a current Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician certification or higher and to perform avalanche and backcountry rescue
·        Must possess and maintain (or be willing and able to obtain and maintain) a CPR certification
·        Must be willing and able to respond to critical work tasks from October 1st - May 31st
·        Must be willing and able to perform avalanche and backcountry rescue
·        Must be willing and able to work full-time as required
·        Must be willing and able to work 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., as necessary
·        Must be willing and able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently to move objects
·        Must be willing and able to obtain a Type I Explosive Permit with an avalanche endorsement, which will require a background check
·        Must possess a certificate of completion of Level III, PRO2, or similar professional avalanche training course
·        Must be willing and able to work with explosives
·        Must be willing and able to tolerate noise and vibration related to explosives
·        Must be willing and able to pass a background check for access to the National Weather Service - Weather Forecast Office
·        Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license
·        Must be willing and able to travel within the state and occasional out-of-state travel
·        Must be willing and able to use own vehicle for winter travel throughout Colorado when a State fleet vehicle is not available
·        Ability to travel on mountain roads and backcountry areas during the winter
·        Ability to travel on high very steep exposed portions of mountainous terrain
·        Must be willing and able to tolerate hot and cold weather and wet, humid and windy conditions
·        Must be willing and able to tolerate exposure to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, dusts, gases
·        Must be willing and able to tolerate exposure to radiant energy
·        Although Personal Protective Equipment is supplied, must possess equipment suitable for backcountry travel in avalanche terrain

Preferred qualifications
·        Familiarity with atmospheric physics and dynamics
·        Familiarity with snow physics and avalanche dynamics
·        Experience with automated environmental measuring equipment
·        Experience in technical writing
·        Experience in education of people of all ages
·        Experience with MS Windows and/or LINUX computer systems
·        Experience with desktop and mobile GIS systems

Appeal Rights
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications.  However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.

Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process.  The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb<http://www.colorado.gov/spb>.

A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb<http://www.colorado.gov/spb>.  If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system be made according to merit and fitness.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition relate to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Windi Padia, at windi.padia at state.co.us<mailto:janice.santistevan at state.co.us> or call 303-866-2667 x 8675.


APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER OF INTEREST AND RÉSUMÉ AT TIME OF APPLICATION

Part or all of the assessment for this position may include a review of your application materials.  Application materials will be reviewed by a Human Resource Specialist and/or Subject Matter Expert to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position. If you are notified that you do not meet the minimum qualifications, you will be given two business days from the date of the notification to submit an addendum in order to attempt to resolve the matter. It is recommended that you submit the addendum or contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below immediately to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications.

Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the assessment process may consist of a comparative analysis of all application materials. Utilizing your application, résumé and cover letter, the review would be a comparative analysis against the listed required competencies, job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and job fit.  It is imperative that you provide adequate detail on your application, résumé and cover letter to describe how you meet and/or exceed the requirements for this position.

Comparative analysis factors to be assessed:
·        Technical Competence - Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement
·        Depth and Breadth of Experience - Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement; varied and not one dimensional; and demonstrate progressively higher level of responsibility with a wide range
·        Job Fit - Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position.  Current experience is preferred.

Upload additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and accomplishments.  Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion in future steps in the assessment process.

ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Windi Padia at windi.padia at state.co.us or 303-866-2667 x 8675 at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-verify
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you will are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.  Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at http://dhs.gov/e-verify

Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.   Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.



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