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CIRES/ NOAA NCEI Software Engineer, Ocean and Coastal Mapping Team (Bathymetry)Requisition Number: 53484Location: Boulder ColoradoEmployment Type: Research FacultySchedule: Full TimePosting Close Date: 19-Jan-2024Date Posted:Job SummaryThe Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado in Boulder has an immediate opening for a Professional Research Assistant, Software Engineer supporting NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO. As a software engineer focused on software development activities supporting the NCEI Ocean and Coastal Mapping Team (OCM), the successful candidate will work to enhance, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, automate, and otherwise augment systems used in the management of bathymetric data. Bathymetry is defined as the measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes. The successful candidate will play a critical role in our multidisciplinary team of software engineers, data managers, and scientists dedicated to the research, development, archival, and dissemination of NOAA's seafloor mapping data. This effort directly supports the National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring, and Characterizing the United States Exclusive Economic Zone (NOMEC), as well as the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 project.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 AreCIRES (https://cires.colorado.edu/) is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is located at the University of Colorado Boulder. At CIRES, 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.CIRES conducts collaborative research with NOAA on the archive, analysis and processing of data that describe the seafloor and subsurface. This includes developing consistent, quality-controlled data sets, applying analytical tools to assess and monitor changes in the coasts and oceans, and developing internally and externally peer-reviewed scientific products that support informed decision-making and aid in the understanding of coastal and ocean conditions and their impact on the environment, economies, and societies. 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 is located at the NOAA 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 U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS). NCEIs 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 Nations economy, security, environment, and quality of life.What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Optimize, monitor, troubleshoot, and assist in the enhancement of systems used to ingest, archive, maintain, visualize, and disseminate bathymetric datasets.
Maintain relational database schemas to enable discovery and access to data.
Assist in the archiving of increasingly complex bathymetric datasets with an eye towards future automation of the ingest of similar marine geophysical data. Modify ingest application code to accept new data formats as needed by the mapping community.
Resolve discrepancies or issues discovered during ingest, archiving, or documentation.
Identify and help implement additional improvements that will enhance utilization of bathymetric datasets.
Participate in regular meetings as needed, and present results at conferences/meetings as appropriate.
Identify, build, and improve team processes and workflows.
Other duties as determined by management.
What You Should Know
The position will be located in Boulder, CO. It offers a hybrid work modality with both on-site work and remote work. Hybrid work arrangements will follow current CIRES and university guidance and policies.
Due to project deliverables, candidates need to be able to start by March 1, 2024.
Please note that those applicants requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to legally work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The selected finalist will be required to pass a federal background check for site access.
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.
What We Can Offer
CIRES can offer a generous compensation package.
The annual hiring salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.
CIRES and the University of Colorado Boulder offer a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a Mentorship Program.
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.
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 unique. Be willing. Be Boulder.What We Require
B.S. in Computer Science, Physical Science, Engineering, or similar technical discipline OR completion of a federally accredited computer science training program and 3+ years of professional computer science related work experience.
Experience with scripting and object-oriented programming languages with the willingness to learn new languages as needed.
Experience using version control (Git) and issue tracking.
What You Will Need
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible and proactive attitude combined with an ability to work independently and with other team members to simultaneously make progress on multiple projects.
Demonstrated ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with good quality.
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 specific interest in this position.
Although not required at the time of application, please be prepared to submit a list of 3 professional references 2 of whom must be/must have been supervisors or professors. If you are selected as a finalist, we will ask you to contact your references so that they can complete a SkillSurvey questionnaire on your behalf. SkillSurvey is an online automated reference check solution. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.
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.The position will be open until filled. Applications will be screened as they are received. Applications received by January 19, 2024 will receive full consideration.Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu/) .To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NOAA-NCEI-Software-Engineer-Ocean-and-Coastal-Mapping-Team-Bathymetry/53484 (https://apptrkr.com/4943578)Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)jeid-76ddb620ec4be747ad7e62c0d57e927cThe 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.
