Satellite Oceanographer at ERT, Inc. (Silver Spring, MD)

Position Description
Will support the development, ingest, archival, access/usage and sustained quality of satellite-based observational data products. Will support generation and reprocessing of space-based Climate Data Records (CDRs), which as a goal, assures scientific stewardship for Sea Surface Temperature (SST) products and other ocean products such as ocean color, ocean surface topography, and marine winds. Specific duties will be to:

• Integrate related in situ data and match-up databases into CDR product generation systems; develop and implement processes, methods, tools, and systems to improve CDR product generation and the completeness and quality of the data and of the metadata.
• Support the integration of the CDR products in NODC web portals, databases, and other data management systems including content management and updates.
• Work with data consumer s and providers to understand community requirements for data and data systems and work to optimize usage of the data amd efficiency in archive operations; ensure that user requirements and recommendations are factored into next generation CDRs.
• Document and describe product and product generation systems on web sites, in user manuals, and in other related forms.

Required Skills
5 years knowledge, understanding, and experience with the generation of satellite-based SST products such as AVHRR Pathfinder SST, MODIS SST (Terra and Aqua), and products from the international Group for High Resolution SST (GHRSST). Need an understanding of the oceanographic phenomena related to satellite CDR product generation and match-up database implementation and experience designing and implementing workflow processes to manage the production of large volume satellite datasets.

Knowledge of metadata including ISO19115 and FGDC standards w/remote sensing extensions; familiarity with netCDF-3 and 4, and HDF-4 and 5 formats, and the Climate and Forecast (CF) attribute conventions; and experience in time series analyses and other statistical analyses. Computer skills should include UNIX/Linux environment; Workflow management, C/C++, MATLAB, Java.

Good communication skills and demonstrated team effectiveness required.

Education
MS in Physical Oceanography, Marine/Ocean Science, Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Science, Engineering (fluid dynamics), Physics or Mathematics, or related discipline.

Submit resume to ERT’s Career Opportunities Web Page.

Earth Resources Technology, Inc. (ERT) is an equal opportunity employer.

Data Visualization Job at NOAA

IMSG Position: Visualization Support Specialist

Position Available

Position: NCS_T031_n01 Visualization Support Specialist, full time, immediate opening
Location: , Silver Spring, MD, USA
Date Listed: 04/14/2009
Overview:

I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) (www.imsg.com) is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team efforts to support the NOAA Environmental Visualization Laboratory in Silver Spring, MD. Primary duties will be to interact with scientists to understand and output Earth observation and climate data into 2-D and 3-D scientific visualizations for use in television, museum, and education productions. The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated knowledge in the ability to visualize data formats such as HDF, netCDF, GIS shape, and binary; fluency in analysis software such as ArcGIS, IDL, MATLAB, GMT, Ferret, etc; computer programming skills in C/C++, Python, or MEL.

Duties:

* Collaborate with principal investigators to understand science topics in order to output the appropriate visual renderings of the data.
* Browse, subset, and perform basic statistical analyses on large array data files.
* Develop scripts to import and texture remotely sensed and model data using 3-D visualization software.
* Work in conjunction with other production staff to create data visualizations in support of NOAA’s media, education, and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications:

* Requirements:
* B.S. or higher in computer or environmental sciences.
* Strong motivation and appropriate skills are required.
* Experience in data visualization, graphics, and computer programming.
* Good documentation writing and presentation skills

Along with your resume, please include contact information for three (3) references and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to jobs@imsg.com and cc: Mr. Dan Pisut (dan.pisut@noaa.gov), and Susan Callis (calliss@imsg.com). IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants should email their resume and salary requirements to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject line: NCS_T031_n01: Visualization Support Specialist.

GIS Intern from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Good morning:

I just want to let you know we currently have a posting for a GIS summer internship through the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) program. This is one of the few ways that we are now allow by HR to look for summer intern. I’d appreciate your help getting the words out to your students with GIS background. Below are some basic information regarding the HACU program.

Thanks,

Dat Tran

Director, National Center for

Veterans Analysis and Statistics

Department of Veterans Affairs

202-461-5788

2. Can individuals join HACU?

Yes, if you are a faculty or staff person at an institution of higher learning, you are eligible to join HACU. The Faculty & Staff Caucus is an individual membership and is not transferable to another person.

3. Is my institution a member of HACU?

HACU has five categories of membership and these listings are located on our Web site. For national members located in the U.S., check all levels of affiliation (Hispanic-Serving Institution or HSI, Associate, Partner). If your institution is a national member located in Puerto Rico, your institution will be listed in the HSI listing. HACU�s institutional membership definitions are as follows:

Hispanic Serving Institution <http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=2&COMPANY_TYPE=1,5> (HSI) - a non-profit, accredited college, university or system, where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25% of the total enrollment. Click here for more information about HACU and Federal HSI definitions.

Associate Member Institution <http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=2&COMPANY_TYPE=2,6> - a non-profit, accredited college, university or system, where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes at least 10 percent of the total enrollment, or a minimum of 1,000 Hispanic students enrolled.

Partner Institution <http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=2&COMPANY_TYPE=3,7> - a non-profit, accredited college, university or system, where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes less than 10 percent of the total enrollment.

International Member <http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=2&COMPANY_TYPE=4> - an institution of higher education in Latin America and Spain that documents that it is a legally constituted entity authorized to operate in its country according to the rules and regulations required by its government.

Hispanic-Serving School District <http://www.hacu.net/assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp?STYLE=2&COMPANY_TYPE=15&SEARCH_TYPE=0> (HSSD) - a K-12 school district, where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25% of the total district enrollment.

See question #9 for membership enrollment statistics requirements.

National Forest Service

Job Opening at the National Forest Service
Physical Scientist, Remote Sensing
Staff Assistant to the Assistant Director
Job Number ADS09-NFS-1301-DP at http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/
http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=VEJHC

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Engineer Research and Development Center
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: TEC 16-12-08

POSITION: INTERDISCIPLINARY: Computer Scientist, DB-1550; Physical
Scientist, DB-1301; Cartographer, DB-1370; Geographer, DB-0150, or; General
Engineer, DB-0801. Grade 02

Receipt (postmark) of applications: Opening Date: 16 December 2008 through
Closing Date: 16 January, 2009.

Position Location: Topographic Engineering Center, Alexandria, VA

Starting Salary: $39,330 -$75,669 per annum [NOTE; Salary range will be
higher after the 4 Jan 2009 General Schedule rate increases become effective]
(see additional notes below)

Duties: Executes research addressing geospatial data using geographic
information systems (GIS). Uses geodatabases to implement GIS processes for a
wide range of applications involving multisource geospatial data. Uses XML,
ArcObjects and various other languages for application in solving geospatial
data problems. The incumbent will employ commercial software and best
practices in documenting system's design, interface control, test,
configuration management and user manuals. Experience (educational or
professional) with commercially available GIS and image-processing software
is strongly desired, as is experience in field sampling techniques, and
demonstrated experience in developing and successfully completing a
science-based research project.

Selected candidate will work under direct supervision of a senior scientist
or principal investigator. Tasks will not always be clearly spelled out, as
the individual selected for this position will be working in a research and
development environment wherein new scientific directions are a constant
pursuit. Accordingly, the candidate for this position must possess personnel
characteristics such as creativity, professional patience, integrity, and
perseverance. Participation in professional forums, as well as interaction
with customers, colleagues, and military officers, dictates that the selected
candidate possesses excellent oral and written skills.

Please contact Valerie Carney at 703-428-6840 for additional information about the poistion and the security clearance requirements.

Geoscience Positions in Florida

Geospatial Professional Opportunities

Looking for a chance to apply your remote sensing and digital image processing skills in a cutting edge environment with career growth
opportunities? Harris Corporation has multiple geospatial professional opportunities in its Melbourne, FL office.

Job Description: Work in a team environment to produce advanced map products using satellite imagery, utilizing a variety of commercial
geospatial software and Harris developed tools. Understand and utilize established geospatial production processes. Make recommendations for
process improvements.
Responsibilities: Apply thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, terminology and trends in remotely sensed imagery analysis.
Become a principal source of single geospatial product expertise. Support technical proposals. Support product development. Follow
established geospatial production processes. Adhere to stringent quality control guidelines. Manage work packages and provide
interface to program management.
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA Degree in a Scientific or Technical discipline. Working knowledge of geospatial software tools (e.g., IMAGINE, ENVI,
IDRISI, SOCET) and remotely sensed data and image processing. Computer competency in Windows environment. Familiarity with Linux or
UNIX operating systems also helpful. Experience with vector GIS data processing is a plus, but not required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. U.S. Citizenship is required and candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance.



Send Resumes to:
Katie Cromer
Senior Recruiter
Harris Corporation
> kcromer@harris.com

GIS Officer, Fairfax, VA

Vacancy Announcement
http://www.dia.mil

P08-022672-01-MT
Vacancy Announcement Number:
Position: Intelligence Officer (GIS Program)
Specific Position Title: Technical Intelligence Analyst - Signatures Program (GIS/RS)
Area of Consideration: Open All Sources

Opening Date: 05-NOV-08
Number of Positions Available: 2
Location: FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Contact Information: Mari Tigue 202-231-8228


Closing Date: 26-NOV-08

Pay Plan: IA
Series: 0132
Pay Band(s): B03
Salary Range: From $58206 to $113386 annually
Work Schedule: Full Time



Who Can Apply?
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry.

Position Summary:
The incumbent serves as an Intelligence Officer (GIS Program) responsible for analyzing and evaluating Geographic Information System (GIS) programs and their use in enhancing all-source intelligence analysis. Develops advanced GIS analysis techniques and supporting technologies, and evaluates current applications, which support battlespace visualization advancements.