[Coral-List] Job Posting - DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - Coral Reef Ecosys Division, Hawaii
Kevin Wong
Kevin.Wong at noaa.gov
Thu Dec 16 12:33:04 EST 2004
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DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST ID# 24656. School of Ocean and Earth Science
and Technology, Joint Institute for Marine & Atmospheric Research. Regular,
Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and
Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine &
Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) in
Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon
program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability
of funds. Minimum Monthly Salary: $3105.00. Duties: Designs, develops,
tests, implements, and documents procedures, computer programs, and
interfaces which ensure the integrity, accessibility, timeliness, and
usability of the shipboard, remotely sensed, telemetered, in-situ and other
data generated or collected by the project. Provides advanced programming,
analytical, and computer systems support for coral reef ecosystem
monitoring and research, fisheries management, fisheries stock assessment,
and oceanographic research. Results from these activities will be published
formally and via the Internet. Develops scalable tools and database
management applications for the collection, capture, manipulation,
integration, maintenance, and dissemination of data, in both raw and
summarized form, for personnel at the PIFSC and also for the public via a
local area network and the Internet utilizing a variety of programming
tools and skills. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelors Degree from
an accredited four (4) year college or university in Computer, Physical, or
Biological Science; or Mathematics; or Statistics; or Engineering.
Experience: One to three (1-3) years of professional level work experience
utilizing state of the art programming languages, scripts and editors in
both the UNIX/Linux and personal computer environments. One to three (1-3)
years of professional level work experience in the design, development and
support of relational database applications with client/server databases,
including enterprise-wide database management systems. Operational
experience in the primary data management functional areas of data
collection, data capture, data processing, data maintenance and data
dissemination. Operational experience with metadata procedures, data
integration, data manipulation, data parsing, and data auditing.
Operational experience with managing large scientific data sets including
geographic and time series data. Abil/Know/Skills: Significant working
knowledge of dynamic Web tools such as PHP, Perl, CGI and HTML. Working
knowledge of C/C++. Working knowledge of relational database management
software such as ORACLE, MySQL, or MS Access. Demonstrated skills in
providing advanced scientific programming support in the Java, Perl, shell
script, and SQL languages, and database form and report generators. Ability
to integrate both raw and summarized data in client/server databases with
statistical, GIS and visualization software/tools. Ability to translate
end-user requirements into tangible design specifications. Ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Strong problem solving
skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team and deadline-oriented
environment with minimal supervision. Physical/Medical Requirements:
Ability to install and configure computer-related equipment and
instrumentation in ocean-going research vessels. (i.e. Comfortable with
working in small and confined areas, able to lift 35 lbs, able to negotiate
step ladders, narrow ship passageways and access ports.) Must be able to
obtain NOAA Medical Clearance for embarking/working on NOAA research
vessels or other appropriate vessels which includes providing proof of
required immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as
required by NOAA Aviation and Marine Operations. Desirable Qualifications:
Hands-on knowledge of Oracles PL/SQL language extension. Experience with
image catalogs and spatial data objects. Experience developing and
supporting GIS applications. Experience with ESRI geographic information
tools and programs, particularly SDE. Experience with Generic Mapping Tool
(GMT) software for mapping and analytical data graphing. Experience using
routine statistical procedures to perform data analyses, including
interpretation of results. Understanding of satellite telemetry and remote
sensing technologies and data issues. A portfolio or samples of relevant
work. Familiarity with the data management needs and requirements of ocean
related research and marine ecosystem studies. Desire to contribute to the
conservation and sustainable management of living marine resources and
protected species. Inquiries: Kevin Higaki 956-7729 (Oahu). Application
Requirements: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our
on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on
Employment and navigate to Job Announcements/Apply for a Job. However,
if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting
resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative
of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone
numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of
degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808)
956-5022 or mail to Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of
the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu,
HI 96822 before the closing date. Closing Date: January 14, 2005. EEO/AA
Employer
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