CIRES / NCEI Multibeam Bathymetry Data ManagerRequisition Number: 58005Location: Boulder ColoradoEmployment Type: Research FacultySchedule: Full TimePosting Close Date: 19-Aug-2024Date Posted:Job SummaryThe Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado in Boulder has an opening for a multibeam bathymetry 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 Science Division (COGS) is globally recognized as the premier repository and provider of geophysical, oceanographic, coastal, space weather and marine ecosystem data and information. NCEI is also home to the International Hydrographic Organization Data Center for Digital Bathymetry (IHO DCDB).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 greater team stewarding geophysical data, providing discovery and access for sonar data and supplying customer service to global data users. Data management at NCEI is focused on standards-based commercial data management tools, including spatially-enabled relational database management systems that drive web services. This position will support scientists throughout NOAA, academia, and other national and international data contributors by stewarding multibeam sonar data, developing improved ways to discover and access these data and striving to increase collaboration and coordination for data acquisition, management, and sharing.This position is located at NCEI, David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado, and supports the CIRES Research Theme of Advance Modeling and Observing Systems. 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 geophysical data from satellites and other sources to promote, protect, and enhance the Nation's economy, security, environment, and quality of life.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.Who We AreAt CIRES (https://cires.colorado.edu/) , more than 950 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including peoples relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earths poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.NOAAs National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) (https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/) is responsible for hosting and providing access to one of the most significant archives on Earth, with comprehensive oceanic, atmospheric, and geophysical data. From the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun and from million-year-old sediment records to near real-time satellite images, NCEI is the Nations leading authority for environmental information. NCEIs Boulder, Colorado office holds and preserves the Nation's treasure trove of marine geophysical data and information. This includes seafloor mapping data (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/seafloor-mapping) acquired by hydrographic, oceanographic, and industry vessels and platforms during surveys or while on passage. NCEI maintains the National Ocean Service (NOS) hydrographic data and product archive (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/nos-hydrographic-survey) , as well as the Hydrographic Survey Metadata Database (HSMDB). Data and products acquired by the Office of Coast Survey provide coverage of U.S. coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.What Your Key Responsibilities Will BeManage multibeam sonar bathymetry data (50%)
Serve as the contact for governments, researchers, industry and others in the public looking to archive and/or discover and access multibeam data.
Steward multibeam sonar bathymetry and associated support data collected by NOAA, the academic fleet (UNOLS), federal and state agencies, industry and others throughout the national and international community. This involves guiding data providers through the submission process, ingesting datasets for long-term archive, maintaining accurate ISO metadata documentation and other data records within the databases and archive, resolving discrepancies or issues that may arise during ingest, and ensuring public data discovery, access and customer service to a global audience of data users.
Serve as subject matter expert and point of contact for the multibeam repository in the context of large-scale technological advancements NCEI is currently undertaking.
Work with data providers and the community to (25%):
Ensure archive and access needs are met.
Stay abreast of best practices and technological advances that may need to be accommodated.
Interface between the bathymetric community and NCEI/CIRES software developers to determine best practices, formats, submission, discovery, and delivery capabilities.
Work closely with software developers to (20%):
Provide domain driven specifications.
Test functionality after software releases.
Provide feedback on application functionality needs and priorities.
Serve as CIRES supervisor and mentor to junior CIRES employee(s) and student workers (5%)What You Should Know
Applicants must be currently authorized to legally work in the United States on a full-time basis. Please note that those applicants requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
Given project deliverables, the targeted start date for this position is October 1, 2024.
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
CIRES offers a generous and comprehensive compensation package.
The annual hiring salary range for this position is $57,942 - $123,459. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.
Relocation funds are available for this position following CIRES and the University of Colorados relocation processes and procedures.
This position can accommodate a hybrid work modality.
Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues. Boulder was recently ranked as one of the top places to live in the U.S. by U.S. News (https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live) .
As an employee at CU Boulder, you receive a pass allowing free access to the regional public transit system (https://www.rtd-denver.com/) , which is an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that provide service within Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.
CIRES and the University of Colorado Boulder offer a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a Mentorship Program.
BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/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 University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .Be StatementsBe excited. Be supported. Be Boulder.What We Require
Bachelors or Masters degree in the Earth sciences, oceanography, or related field.
Experience collecting and/or processing multibeam bathymetric sonar data.
What You Will Need
Ability to use query language in SQL.
Proficiency with Linux/Unix.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Strong networking skills to work with national and international data providers.
Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:
Resume or CV
Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and how this position aligns with your research interests.
Although not required at the time of application, please be ready to submit information for 5 professional references (must include at least 2 supervisors or professors). If you are identified as a finalist for this role, you will be asked to invite your references to complete a SkillSurvey questionnaire on your behalf. SkillSurvey is an online reference check solution. All information is kept confidential and shared only with the search committee members.
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department 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 close on August 19, 2024.Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) .In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NCEI-Multibeam-Bathymetry-Data-Manager/58005 (https://apptrkr.com/5501678)Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)jeid-cfdc05a0eec9b147b3424b7d861f7398The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
