HSD's Pacific Hydrographic Branch has a few Physical Scientist vacancies in Seattle
SERIES: ZP-1301
BANDS: 1/2/3
OPENS: Friday, August 29, 2008
CLOSES: Monday, September 15, 2008
Link to job announcement # NOS-PHB-2008-0008 for STATUS (Federal Employees)
Link to job announcement # NOS-PHB-2008-0004 for NON-STATUS (All Public)
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/jobsearch.asp?q=NOS-PHB-2008-0008+&salmin=&salmax=&paygrademin=&paygrademax=&FedEmp=Y&tm=&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=121&SUBMIT1.y=13
If the above link does not work do a search on the announcement number at
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
GIS Health Position in Bethesda
Date: Date
Received: 08/18/2008
Job Title: Associate - Health Information Systems Specialist Est. Salary 67,163 – 100,739 Requisition
Number: 2008-2861
Division/Department: IHD/HSID
Contract: ABT Associates Inc.
Location: Bethesda
Supervisor:
Position Open due to:
1 Expansion
0 Replacement (Person Replaced: )
Essential Job Responsibilities/Percentage of Time (Please describe your position in 200 words or less. This is the text that will appear on our Web site as well as job boards, advertisements, etc.)
The Health Information Systems Specialist is responsible for planning and managing health information systems (HIS) activities for a number of Abt Associates' international health projects, including support under the USAID Health Systems 20/20 Project. The position requires the ability to communicate and work effectively with developing country counterparts-local project teams and institutions-as well as coordinate with donor agencies to achieve results. Knowledge and application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for better health in low resource settings is critical. The successful candidate will understand the features of a successful HIS and have experience in developing countries with designing, developing, and deploying effective HIS components, standards, and evidence-based ICT solutions at the facility, regional, and national level. Knowledge and use of geographic information systems (GIS) for targeting, planning, budgeting, management decisions in addition to general thematic mapping is required. S/he will be able to integrate health systems strengthening data (e.g., national health accounts, human resources surveys, and governance and operations data) with health indicators, demographics, health resources, and geospatial data to add value to evidence-based decision support. Please contact Eddie Kariisa (Eddie_karrisa@abtassoc.com) for more details.
Received: 08/18/2008
Job Title: Associate - Health Information Systems Specialist Est. Salary 67,163 – 100,739 Requisition
Number: 2008-2861
Division/Department: IHD/HSID
Contract: ABT Associates Inc.
Location: Bethesda
Supervisor:
Position Open due to:
1 Expansion
0 Replacement (Person Replaced: )
Essential Job Responsibilities/Percentage of Time (Please describe your position in 200 words or less. This is the text that will appear on our Web site as well as job boards, advertisements, etc.)
The Health Information Systems Specialist is responsible for planning and managing health information systems (HIS) activities for a number of Abt Associates' international health projects, including support under the USAID Health Systems 20/20 Project. The position requires the ability to communicate and work effectively with developing country counterparts-local project teams and institutions-as well as coordinate with donor agencies to achieve results. Knowledge and application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for better health in low resource settings is critical. The successful candidate will understand the features of a successful HIS and have experience in developing countries with designing, developing, and deploying effective HIS components, standards, and evidence-based ICT solutions at the facility, regional, and national level. Knowledge and use of geographic information systems (GIS) for targeting, planning, budgeting, management decisions in addition to general thematic mapping is required. S/he will be able to integrate health systems strengthening data (e.g., national health accounts, human resources surveys, and governance and operations data) with health indicators, demographics, health resources, and geospatial data to add value to evidence-based decision support. Please contact Eddie Kariisa (Eddie_karrisa@abtassoc.com) for more details.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Part-time Intern/Cartographer
Part-time GIS intern/cartographer needed
WWF needs to produce a series of consistent maps using ArcGIS. Part-time help is sought to assist with:
Mapping biological and social data for several regions following a consistent template and color scheme; summarizing data within regions or defined areas (e.g. amount of tropical forests that are within protected areas); creating and mapping new data (identifying forests at a certain elevation range); organizing, naming data and updating metadata according to defined standards; managing spatial datasets including raster data. Proficiency in ArcGIS essential. Must be organized, able to work independently and be creative. U.S. citizen or valid U.S. work permit (or work/study), NO exceptions. Availability on a part-time basis (very flexible) for the fall semester: September - December, for a total of 100-150 hours.
To apply please send a cover letter, resume and any sample maps to: Aurelie.shapiro@wwfus.org
WWF needs to produce a series of consistent maps using ArcGIS. Part-time help is sought to assist with:
Mapping biological and social data for several regions following a consistent template and color scheme; summarizing data within regions or defined areas (e.g. amount of tropical forests that are within protected areas); creating and mapping new data (identifying forests at a certain elevation range); organizing, naming data and updating metadata according to defined standards; managing spatial datasets including raster data. Proficiency in ArcGIS essential. Must be organized, able to work independently and be creative. U.S. citizen or valid U.S. work permit (or work/study), NO exceptions. Availability on a part-time basis (very flexible) for the fall semester: September - December, for a total of 100-150 hours.
To apply please send a cover letter, resume and any sample maps to: Aurelie.shapiro@wwfus.org
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Physical Scientist, US Army Topography, Imagery and Geopspatial Ops Div
Permanent full time position: Physical Scientist
US Army Topography, Imagery and Geospatial Ops Div in Alexandria, VA
Closing Date: September 03, 2008
The Vacancy Announcement Number is: SWGR08853097
Go to https://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/public/vabSelfNom/index.jsp and go to
the bottom of the page and copy/paste the number into the site.
One needs to fill out a resume in the Army's resume builder to apply. (Suggestion: please review their
application as they do receive some poorly worded applications as well as ones
with misspellings and various grammatical errors).
http://acpol.army.mil/employment/
US Army Topography, Imagery and Geospatial Ops Div in Alexandria, VA
Closing Date: September 03, 2008
The Vacancy Announcement Number is: SWGR08853097
Go to https://cpolwapp.belvoir.army.mil/public/vabSelfNom/index.jsp and go to
the bottom of the page and copy/paste the number into the site.
One needs to fill out a resume in the Army's resume builder to apply. (Suggestion: please review their
application as they do receive some poorly worded applications as well as ones
with misspellings and various grammatical errors).
http://acpol.army.mil/employment/
Cartographer Position (NOAA)
DUTY LOCATION: Marine Chart Division
SERIES: Cartographer, ZP-1370
BAND: 1, 2, 3
OPEN : Saturday, August 23, 2008
CLOSES: Monday, September 08, 2008
Link to job announcement # NOS-OCS-2008-0020 for STATUS (Federal Employees)
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/jobsearch.asp?q=NOS-OCS-2008-0020&salmin=&salmax=&paygrademin=&paygrademax=&FedEmp=Y&tm=&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=87&SUBMIT1.y=10
Link to job announcement # NOS-OCS-2008-0013 for NON-STATUS (Public)
If the above link does not work do a search on the announcement number at
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ under the tab "Search Jobs" you must
click "YES" near the bottom of the page under Applicant Eligibility in
order to see the announcement for Federal employees,et al..
SERIES: Cartographer, ZP-1370
BAND: 1, 2, 3
OPEN : Saturday, August 23, 2008
CLOSES: Monday, September 08, 2008
Link to job announcement # NOS-OCS-2008-0020 for STATUS (Federal Employees)
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/jobsearch.asp?q=NOS-OCS-2008-0020&salmin=&salmax=&paygrademin=&paygrademax=&FedEmp=Y&tm=&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=87&SUBMIT1.y=10
Link to job announcement # NOS-OCS-2008-0013 for NON-STATUS (Public)
If the above link does not work do a search on the announcement number at
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/ under the tab "Search Jobs" you must
click "YES" near the bottom of the page under Applicant Eligibility in
order to see the announcement for Federal employees,et al..
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Cartographer & Geographer at USGS
Cartographer, GS-1370-12/13 (CR-JF-DEU)
Geographer, GS-0150-12/13 (CR-JF-DEU)
SALARY RANGE: 65,315.00 - 100,976.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 to Wednesday, August 27, 2008
POSITION INFORMATION: - This is a Permanent Full-time appointment.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
SERIES & GRADES: GS-1370-12/13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Rolla, MO
QUESTIONS? Please call Bryon Ellingson at 573-308-3561, or send email to bellingson@usgs.gov.
This position is located with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC), in Rolla, Missouri.
The incumbent serves as the raster technical lead in the design and integration of data, data models, and systems. Based on business requirements and system capabilities, develop strategies to enhance and implement new system designs.
He/she leads and coordinates the management of projects designed to develop new geographic applications systems and methods. Directs project activities in support of The National Map. Guides the work of other team members, and coordinates resource allocations and systems development efforts.
Serves as Primary Authoritative Contact for technical issues related to raster geospatial data activities. Serves as the authoritative resource on creating technology solutions for requirements related to transactional data exchange, change management, data validation, inventory management, route navigation, and providing access to and dissemination of multi-resolution raster data.
Plans and conducts cartographic and geographic studies and analyses in such areas as geospatial science applications, technical planning/standards, quality control, and including input to contract services. Writes comprehensive reports that include authoritative findings and recommendations, and serve as bureau precedents.
Justifies, interprets, and negotiates cooperative programs with partner organizations to undertake efforts such as the development of integrated projects, enhancement of current applications, or the research of applications concepts.
To apply go to: www.usajobs.gov
Geographer, GS-0150-12/13 (CR-JF-DEU)
SALARY RANGE: 65,315.00 - 100,976.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 to Wednesday, August 27, 2008
POSITION INFORMATION: - This is a Permanent Full-time appointment.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
SERIES & GRADES: GS-1370-12/13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Rolla, MO
QUESTIONS? Please call Bryon Ellingson at 573-308-3561, or send email to bellingson@usgs.gov.
This position is located with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC), in Rolla, Missouri.
The incumbent serves as the raster technical lead in the design and integration of data, data models, and systems. Based on business requirements and system capabilities, develop strategies to enhance and implement new system designs.
He/she leads and coordinates the management of projects designed to develop new geographic applications systems and methods. Directs project activities in support of The National Map. Guides the work of other team members, and coordinates resource allocations and systems development efforts.
Serves as Primary Authoritative Contact for technical issues related to raster geospatial data activities. Serves as the authoritative resource on creating technology solutions for requirements related to transactional data exchange, change management, data validation, inventory management, route navigation, and providing access to and dissemination of multi-resolution raster data.
Plans and conducts cartographic and geographic studies and analyses in such areas as geospatial science applications, technical planning/standards, quality control, and including input to contract services. Writes comprehensive reports that include authoritative findings and recommendations, and serve as bureau precedents.
Justifies, interprets, and negotiates cooperative programs with partner organizations to undertake efforts such as the development of integrated projects, enhancement of current applications, or the research of applications concepts.
To apply go to: www.usajobs.gov
Three Student Intern Positions at USGS
*Apply*: interested students can send your resumes/CVs to Professor David Wong (dwong2@gmu.edu ). For more questions, call Professor Wong at 703-993-9260. Please specify the position(s) applied in all correspondences.
*Project/Work Location for all positions*:
Eastern Mineral Resource Surveys Team
MS 954, US Geological Survey
Reston, VA 20192
*Terms for all positions:* Student will work at the USGS National Center in Reston, VA. Student will be paid by requisition contract at an hourly rate as listed in the OPM pricing table for student services. Full or Part-time during summers and school breaks; part-time during school year as negotiated, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the school year; 1 year with possibility of extension to two years beyond graduation. Start September 2008.
*--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*
*Position # 1:** GIS Specialist *
*Background and Description of Projects:*
One student contractor position will provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support and data collection/compilation activities for the New England Crystalline Aquifer Contaminants Study project. The focus of the New England Crystalline Aquifer Contaminants Study is spatial mapping of groundwater contaminants in the New England region in relation to geologic and other landscape features to evaluate the vulnerability of the aquifer to a variety of natural and anthropogenic contaminants.
* *
The data collected and developed in the project will be used to construct digital maps and digital data sets. Manipulating digital geologic maps and digital data sets to produce derivative products and spatial models is an important component of the student contractor’s work.
*Work Requirements:* The student contractor will provide GIS expertise in support of the Projects’ database development, management, data analysis, and publication activities. The support activities include working with geologists and geochemists involved with data analysis. The student contractor will use advanced aspects of GIS and will be expected to assist in developing derivative GIS data layers from existing USGS and adjunct digital data for digital and more traditional publication formats. The student contractor will also develop information and digital graphics for release in a web-publication format.
* *
*Specific Tasks: *
1. Build ArcGis projects incorporating diverse geologic and other thematic data to develop derivative maps and spatial models.
2. Learn the use of statistical and USGS-developed software as needed for project activities.
3. Maintenance of digital data bases, including sorting of records, merging of records, and entering data. Work will involve using spreadsheets and databases.
4. Advanced GIS manipulations of spatial databases in ArcGIS 9. Editing and synthesizing GIS data to produce digital maps for publication.
5. Creation of graphics used in publications.
*Work Experience Benefits to Student contractor:* The student contractor will receive a broad range of experience in working with a diverse group of USGS and collaborating scientists from other agencies. By collaborating with senior scientists and other GIS specialists, the student contractor will refine and develop skills in digital datasets and GIS applications, areas of increasing importance in the geosciences.
*Specific Qualifications Required:*
1) The student contractor must be enrolled in a degree program at the University, but does not have to be a US citizen.
2) The student contractor must have advanced skills with ArcGIS 9, including working knowledge of spatial analysis. The student contractor must also have working knowledge of the major spreadsheet and database programs (for example, Excel, Access.) The student contractor must have the ability to quickly learn and deal with new software.
3) The student contractor must have or will develop the ability to publish information on the web and in different formats.
4) The student contractor should be familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software.
5) Experience with ArcGIS extensions GeoSpatial Analyst and Geostatistical Analyst is desirable.
*Additional Qualifications Desirable:* Background knowledge of geology, mineralogy, and geochemistry is desirable.
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*Position #2:** Computer programmer/GIS specialist *
*Background and Description of Project:*
The student contractor will provide programming expertise for digital geological data delivery through a website maintained by the USGS Mineral Resources Program (MRP) and its ongoing project, Spatial Information Delivery (SID). The focus of this website (http://mrdata.usgs.gov) is to provide single portal access via the Internet to the extensive spatial information holdings of the Mineral Resources Program. To that end, the SID project develops hardware and software methods and tools for serving MRP spatial information using two different technologies which are aimed at different classes of information users: a map-browsing interface for casual users, and a data extraction and download service for stand-alone GIS users. These data are available to government personnel as well as the general public and can be used to construct a wide variety of digital maps and digital data sets.
Because each digital geological database has its own structure, some customization of access and delivery of each database is required. The student contractor will work on elements related to delivering one or two of the databases as well as generating some layers that can be used as base layers in web presentation and data delivery for use in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
*Work Requirements:* The student contractor will provide programming expertise in support of database management and delivery. The support activities include working with geologists and computer specialists involved with data delivery and presentation. The student contractor will be expected to assist in developing a more robust and flexible map interface.
*Specific Tasks: *
1. The MRData website currently provides a subset of the Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) database in a flattened structure compatible with numerous other, simpler mineral resource and geochemical databases. Since MRDS has a more complex relational structure, these data could be provided in a more complex manner reflecting the underlying data relationships. Existing web interface procedures (written in PHP) for complex geochemical data can be adapted to provide downloadable subsets of MRDS as a relational database. The task involves modification of existing PHP scripts that draw data from a MySQL database.
2. MRData download web site currently has a limited ability to portray data using KML. The KML presentation of attribute data for point data sources needs to be improved and made more elaborate, both in the use of more flexible symbology and in the inclusion and portrayal of additional attributes from the source databases. The task involves modification of an existing PHP script that draws data from a MySQL database.
3. Create map files for use by UMN Mapserver to define OGC WMS and WFS services for data layers currently available on MRData.
*Work Experience Benefits to Student contractor:* The student contractor will receive a broad range of experience in working with a group of senior USGS scientists and other GIS and computer specialists. The student contractor will refine and develop programming skills with respect to digital datasets as well as GIS applications, areas of increasing importance in the geosciences.
*Specific Qualifications Required:*
1) The student contractor must be enrolled in a degree program at the University, but does not have to be a US citizen.
2) The student contractor must have a working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
3) The student contractor must also have some programming experience, preferably using PHP and MySQL. The student contractor must have the ability to quickly learn and deal with new software.
4) The student contractor must have some knowledge of HTML, CSS and KML.
5) The student contractor must have some GIS experience, preferably with ArcGIS 9.x.
*Additional Qualifications Desirable:* Background knowledge of geology or geography is desirable.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Position # 3:** Computer programmer / GIS specialist *
*Background and Description of Project:*
The primary objective of the Mineral Resource Data System (MRDS) project is to provide an up-to-date database of mineral occurrences, including their locations and attributes, for ready and easy use by USGS staff as well as by the general public. The Mineral Resource Data System (MRDS) has for more than 30 years focused on the accumulation of information about mineral occurrences and deposits in the United States and, to a lesser extent, outside the United States. The database that has evolved was built by and for USGS scientists to be used in the course of regional and national assessment activities. Over the past 30 years, technology has evolved quite rapidly, both with respect to the format of serving and maintaining large amounts of data as well as the kinds of interfaces used for entering and retrieving data. In preparation for the up-coming National Mineral Resource Assessment, this project is working to ensure a stable, robust and up-to-date mineral occurrence database from which data can be extracted readily by a broad spectrum of users.
The student contractor will help project personnel update locations of mineral occurrences using ArcGIS and Google Earth, resolve data duplication issues, and evaluate possible avenues for extracting and displaying data from MRDS for use in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
*Work Requirements:* The student contractor will provide GIS expertise in support of database management and delivery. The support activities include working with geologists and computer specialists to solve data delivery and presentation issues. The student contractor will be expected to assist in developing a more robust and flexible map interface.
*Specific Tasks: *
1. One essential component of MRDS is the geographic location of each mineral occurrence or deposit. For some records, the location information is incorrect. This task involves resolving mineral-deposit location problems by manipulating coordinates and base layer information in ArcGIS, including resolving problems with conflicting coordinate systems, political boundaries, and datum information.
2. During a recent conversion of the database into an Oracle format and the merging of two separate mineral databases, some duplication of data occurred. This task involves identifying possible duplicate mineral-deposit records in the database, and then consolidating and reconciling differences between related records.
3. An abbreviated and flattened version of MRDS is currently available to the public through the USGS Mineral Resources Program website: http://mrdata.usgs.gov
*Work Experience Benefits to Student contractor:* The student contractor will receive a broad range of experience in working with a group of senior USGS scientists and other GIS and computer specialists. The student contractor will refine and develop programming skills with respect to digital datasets as well as GIS applications, areas of increasing importance in the geosciences.
*Specific Qualifications Required:*
1) The student contractor must be enrolled in a degree program at the University, but does not have to be a US citizen.
2) The student contractor must have a working knowledge of ArcGIS, preferably 9.x.
3) The student contractor must have some programming experience, which could include HTML, SQL, and/or JavaScript. Programming experience using either Oracle or ArcSDE is also desirable.**
4) The student contractor must have the ability to quickly become proficient with relevant software.
*Additional Qualifications Desirable:* Background knowledge of geology or geography is desirable.
* *
*Project/Work Location for all positions*:
Eastern Mineral Resource Surveys Team
MS 954, US Geological Survey
Reston, VA 20192
*Terms for all positions:* Student will work at the USGS National Center in Reston, VA. Student will be paid by requisition contract at an hourly rate as listed in the OPM pricing table for student services. Full or Part-time during summers and school breaks; part-time during school year as negotiated, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the school year; 1 year with possibility of extension to two years beyond graduation. Start September 2008.
*--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*
*Position # 1:** GIS Specialist *
*Background and Description of Projects:*
One student contractor position will provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support and data collection/compilation activities for the New England Crystalline Aquifer Contaminants Study project. The focus of the New England Crystalline Aquifer Contaminants Study is spatial mapping of groundwater contaminants in the New England region in relation to geologic and other landscape features to evaluate the vulnerability of the aquifer to a variety of natural and anthropogenic contaminants.
* *
The data collected and developed in the project will be used to construct digital maps and digital data sets. Manipulating digital geologic maps and digital data sets to produce derivative products and spatial models is an important component of the student contractor’s work.
*Work Requirements:* The student contractor will provide GIS expertise in support of the Projects’ database development, management, data analysis, and publication activities. The support activities include working with geologists and geochemists involved with data analysis. The student contractor will use advanced aspects of GIS and will be expected to assist in developing derivative GIS data layers from existing USGS and adjunct digital data for digital and more traditional publication formats. The student contractor will also develop information and digital graphics for release in a web-publication format.
* *
*Specific Tasks: *
1. Build ArcGis projects incorporating diverse geologic and other thematic data to develop derivative maps and spatial models.
2. Learn the use of statistical and USGS-developed software as needed for project activities.
3. Maintenance of digital data bases, including sorting of records, merging of records, and entering data. Work will involve using spreadsheets and databases.
4. Advanced GIS manipulations of spatial databases in ArcGIS 9. Editing and synthesizing GIS data to produce digital maps for publication.
5. Creation of graphics used in publications.
*Work Experience Benefits to Student contractor:* The student contractor will receive a broad range of experience in working with a diverse group of USGS and collaborating scientists from other agencies. By collaborating with senior scientists and other GIS specialists, the student contractor will refine and develop skills in digital datasets and GIS applications, areas of increasing importance in the geosciences.
*Specific Qualifications Required:*
1) The student contractor must be enrolled in a degree program at the University, but does not have to be a US citizen.
2) The student contractor must have advanced skills with ArcGIS 9, including working knowledge of spatial analysis. The student contractor must also have working knowledge of the major spreadsheet and database programs (for example, Excel, Access.) The student contractor must have the ability to quickly learn and deal with new software.
3) The student contractor must have or will develop the ability to publish information on the web and in different formats.
4) The student contractor should be familiar with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software.
5) Experience with ArcGIS extensions GeoSpatial Analyst and Geostatistical Analyst is desirable.
*Additional Qualifications Desirable:* Background knowledge of geology, mineralogy, and geochemistry is desirable.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Position #2:** Computer programmer/GIS specialist *
*Background and Description of Project:*
The student contractor will provide programming expertise for digital geological data delivery through a website maintained by the USGS Mineral Resources Program (MRP) and its ongoing project, Spatial Information Delivery (SID). The focus of this website (http://mrdata.usgs.gov) is to provide single portal access via the Internet to the extensive spatial information holdings of the Mineral Resources Program. To that end, the SID project develops hardware and software methods and tools for serving MRP spatial information using two different technologies which are aimed at different classes of information users: a map-browsing interface for casual users, and a data extraction and download service for stand-alone GIS users. These data are available to government personnel as well as the general public and can be used to construct a wide variety of digital maps and digital data sets.
Because each digital geological database has its own structure, some customization of access and delivery of each database is required. The student contractor will work on elements related to delivering one or two of the databases as well as generating some layers that can be used as base layers in web presentation and data delivery for use in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
*Work Requirements:* The student contractor will provide programming expertise in support of database management and delivery. The support activities include working with geologists and computer specialists involved with data delivery and presentation. The student contractor will be expected to assist in developing a more robust and flexible map interface.
*Specific Tasks: *
1. The MRData website currently provides a subset of the Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) database in a flattened structure compatible with numerous other, simpler mineral resource and geochemical databases. Since MRDS has a more complex relational structure, these data could be provided in a more complex manner reflecting the underlying data relationships. Existing web interface procedures (written in PHP) for complex geochemical data can be adapted to provide downloadable subsets of MRDS as a relational database. The task involves modification of existing PHP scripts that draw data from a MySQL database.
2. MRData download web site currently has a limited ability to portray data using KML. The KML presentation of attribute data for point data sources needs to be improved and made more elaborate, both in the use of more flexible symbology and in the inclusion and portrayal of additional attributes from the source databases. The task involves modification of an existing PHP script that draws data from a MySQL database.
3. Create map files for use by UMN Mapserver to define OGC WMS and WFS services for data layers currently available on MRData.
*Work Experience Benefits to Student contractor:* The student contractor will receive a broad range of experience in working with a group of senior USGS scientists and other GIS and computer specialists. The student contractor will refine and develop programming skills with respect to digital datasets as well as GIS applications, areas of increasing importance in the geosciences.
*Specific Qualifications Required:*
1) The student contractor must be enrolled in a degree program at the University, but does not have to be a US citizen.
2) The student contractor must have a working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
3) The student contractor must also have some programming experience, preferably using PHP and MySQL. The student contractor must have the ability to quickly learn and deal with new software.
4) The student contractor must have some knowledge of HTML, CSS and KML.
5) The student contractor must have some GIS experience, preferably with ArcGIS 9.x.
*Additional Qualifications Desirable:* Background knowledge of geology or geography is desirable.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Position # 3:** Computer programmer / GIS specialist *
*Background and Description of Project:*
The primary objective of the Mineral Resource Data System (MRDS) project is to provide an up-to-date database of mineral occurrences, including their locations and attributes, for ready and easy use by USGS staff as well as by the general public. The Mineral Resource Data System (MRDS) has for more than 30 years focused on the accumulation of information about mineral occurrences and deposits in the United States and, to a lesser extent, outside the United States. The database that has evolved was built by and for USGS scientists to be used in the course of regional and national assessment activities. Over the past 30 years, technology has evolved quite rapidly, both with respect to the format of serving and maintaining large amounts of data as well as the kinds of interfaces used for entering and retrieving data. In preparation for the up-coming National Mineral Resource Assessment, this project is working to ensure a stable, robust and up-to-date mineral occurrence database from which data can be extracted readily by a broad spectrum of users.
The student contractor will help project personnel update locations of mineral occurrences using ArcGIS and Google Earth, resolve data duplication issues, and evaluate possible avenues for extracting and displaying data from MRDS for use in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
*Work Requirements:* The student contractor will provide GIS expertise in support of database management and delivery. The support activities include working with geologists and computer specialists to solve data delivery and presentation issues. The student contractor will be expected to assist in developing a more robust and flexible map interface.
*Specific Tasks: *
1. One essential component of MRDS is the geographic location of each mineral occurrence or deposit. For some records, the location information is incorrect. This task involves resolving mineral-deposit location problems by manipulating coordinates and base layer information in ArcGIS, including resolving problems with conflicting coordinate systems, political boundaries, and datum information.
2. During a recent conversion of the database into an Oracle format and the merging of two separate mineral databases, some duplication of data occurred. This task involves identifying possible duplicate mineral-deposit records in the database, and then consolidating and reconciling differences between related records.
3. An abbreviated and flattened version of MRDS is currently available to the public through the USGS Mineral Resources Program website: http://mrdata.usgs.gov
*Work Experience Benefits to Student contractor:* The student contractor will receive a broad range of experience in working with a group of senior USGS scientists and other GIS and computer specialists. The student contractor will refine and develop programming skills with respect to digital datasets as well as GIS applications, areas of increasing importance in the geosciences.
*Specific Qualifications Required:*
1) The student contractor must be enrolled in a degree program at the University, but does not have to be a US citizen.
2) The student contractor must have a working knowledge of ArcGIS, preferably 9.x.
3) The student contractor must have some programming experience, which could include HTML, SQL, and/or JavaScript. Programming experience using either Oracle or ArcSDE is also desirable.**
4) The student contractor must have the ability to quickly become proficient with relevant software.
*Additional Qualifications Desirable:* Background knowledge of geology or geography is desirable.
* *
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