Scientist Positions

Forecast Hydrologist
Posted 07/15/08

The announcement for the Forecast Hydrologist GS-11/12 will open on USAJobs July 14 and run for one month. It is open to both Federal and non-Federal applicants. The government announcement is NRCS-08-FW-200A. The private sector announcement is NRCS-08-FW-200B. For more information please visit http://www.usajobs.com/

Ecological Data and Metadata Scientist Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Posted 03/03/08

The Environmental Sciences Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has an opening for an Ecology Metadata and Data Scientist, working primarily in the Distributed Active Archive Center for Biogeochemical Dynamics http://daac.ornl.gov his team is part of the Environmental Data Science and Systems Group, which includes two other ecology and climate science data centers http://www.esd.ornl.gov/research/environ_data_systems/ The successful applicant will be involved in a range of data management activities, including developing and updating metadata associated with archive data sets, managing Web site content relating to the DAAC Archive and the FLUXNET network, updating and validating database records describing the archive holdings, and performing quality assurance checks on new and existing data sets.

Required skills and experience

A Bachelors or higher degree is required, preferably in an ecology or climate science related field
Applicants with a degree in aphysical or biological science combined with relevant experience in ecology, climate, or environmental science will be considered
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
An interest in the collection and management of data and metadata relating to ecology and climate science
The ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multiproject team environment
Some background in data analysis. Experience working withecology, climate science, or environmental data is preferred, and experience in a research environment with this sort of data is particularly preferred
Experience developing and maintaining one or more Web sites, including knowledge of HTML. Experience with one or more content management systems is desirable, as is experience with the organization and presentation of scientific and technical information

Desired skills and experience

General familiarity with databases, including knowledge of datamanipulation language SQL (select, insert, update, and delete)
General familiarity with Linux command line tools for editing and manipulating files
Experience in a customer service or customer relations function
Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and GIS concepts
A background involving Information Science - methods and protocols for organizing data for presentation to end users, potentially including the study of human-computer interactions
Experience working with common metadata formats, such as ISO 19115, Dublin Core, Ecological Markup Language (EML), or FGDC.

Security clearance is not required for this position. This position is open to all applicants authorized to work permanently in the United States, without regard to citizenship status

Candidates interested in this position should apply on-line at http://jobs.ornl.gov

ORNL is a multi-program research facility managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy. ORNL is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse work force

Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment

The American Geological Institute Web Developer/IT Support
Posted 03/04/08

The American Geological Institute, a non-profit federation of 44 geoscience societies, invites applications for a full time, permanent position as a Web Developer/IT Support. Applicants should have several years of IT experience including web design, programming and end user support. Demonstratable background with SQL databases, programming in PHP and/or c#ASP. NET, and development of web sites are required. Experience with Windows and Linux, as well as flask development is desireable. Responsibilities include over maintenance of existing geosciences web sites and applications as well as development of new projects. Some background int he geosciencesis helpful. The applicant will be a member of AGI's Technology Department,a nd, as such, will work with other staff on IT support functions as needed.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@agiweb.org Please note "IT" in the subject line. Applicants accepted until filled

Geoscience Workforce Analyst
Posted 03/05/08

The American Geological Institute,a non-profit federation of 44 geoscience societies, invites applications for a full time position available for a person to help expand AGI's data collection and analysis efforts regarding all aspects of the geosciences profession. Candidate needs strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail and to be a proven self-starter. Statistics backgroung and experience with realtional database systems using SQL required. A bachelor's degree in the geosciences and/or economics is required. Must be willing to travel. Familiarity with the resources indusry a plus.

Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@agiweb.org note Workforce in the subject line

Service Climatologist-Midwestern Regional Climate Center, Illinois State Water Survey
Posted 03/17/08

Qualifications

B.S. degree in Atmospheric Sciences
Knowledge and experience in using weather and climate data
Must be proficient with Windows OS and Windows applications and with Linux
Database experience desirable
Promgraaming experience with C or scripting languages such as Python and Perl
Knowledge of and some training in GIS highly desirable
Good orasl and written communication skills required
Past customer service experience desirable

Job Description

Respond to phone, fax, email, and written reports for climate information
Respond to meteorologically related questions
Communicate with customers
Preperation of data, calculation of data charging and invoicing
Prepare and disseminate monthly summaries
Set-up and programming of special subscriptions to the MRCC online data
Prepare map-based climate data presentations using GIS
Maintain accurate records of customer activity including monthly usage statistics
Provide support for MRCC research as directed by project scientists

Salary
Minimum 36,000

Benefits
Vacation, Sick Leave, Health and Life Insurance, State Universities Retirement System

Deadline
For full consideration resumes must be received by April 18, 2008. The position will remain open until suitable candidate is hired

Please send cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Illinois State Water Survey
2204 Griffith Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
humanresources@sws.uiuc.edu

Oregon DCO Hydrologic Technician
Posted 04/01/08

Please us the following link for more information http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=69930339

More than one vacancy may be filled with this announcement but applications must be received by April 8th, 2008

Air Quality Data Analyst in the Air Quality Data Analysis (AQDA) Division at Sonoma Technology (STI)
Posted 04/25/08

Data Analysis, Production, and Support for the EPA's Multi-Pollutant Trends Report (2007)
STI is assisting the EPA in developing a multi-pollutant trends report which simultaneously analyzes and reports on pollutants of interest (i.e., criteria pollutants and air toxics). STI is providing data analysis support including assimilation of existing work that addresses some of the reports needs, literature review to identify other relevant work and important policy issues, and the analysis of trends for multi-pollutants; and report production support including preparaton of graphics. The 2006 report is available here http://www.epa.gov/air/airtrends/2007/

Fresno Asthmatic Children's Environment Study (FACES) and various other research studies pertaining to health effects
STI scientists are co-investigators in the FACES and other epidemiologic studies and are primarily responsible for the exposure assessment element. We are involved in the study design, ambient air quality measurements, residential and school air pollution sampling, housing and time-activity surveys, quality assurance and data management of the exposure data, and exposure modeling.

Source Apportionment of PM2.5
STI applied the positive matrix factorization (PMF) receptor model to speciated PM2.5 data to understand the sources of these pollutants at sites across the U.S. and British Columbia. Results are used by policy makers to better develop emission control strategies.

The Company
Sonoma Technology, Inc. (STI) is a growing company that provides innovative science- and technology-based solutions for clients' air quality and meteorological needs worldwide. Our integrated teams of atmospheric scientists, engineers, and programmers deliver products, services, and measurements tailored to meet each client's unique needs. We are dedicated to clearly conveying relevant information to enable informed decisions by government and industry about air quality issues

Position Responsibilities

Prepare and process air quality and meteorological data from multiple sources
Validate and analyze a variety of data sets
Generate and interpret descriptive statistics and graphics
Describe and display analysis methods and results
Formulate new data analysis techniques

Educational Qualifications A degree in one of the physical sciences (such as atmospheric or environmental science, chemistry, physics, meteorology, engineering, or related sciences) or applied mathematics and a strong interest in air pollution and environmental science are required

The Ideal Candidate MUST...

Have successfully completed coursework in air quality/environmental science (or exhibit a strong interest in these topics)
Have excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Have excellent computer skills
Be proficient in a programming language such as Visual Basic, SQL, FORTRAN, and/or Python

Personal Skills and Competencies

Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to problem solve using technical knowledge and the application of basic theory
Must have demonstrated the ability to effectively manage your time and to prioritize projects
Must have a strong work ethic and a high level of attention to detail
Must be solutions and action/results oriented and have a positive attitude

Submitting Your Resume
Send a letter of interest and a resume to: Cathy Anthony
Human Resources
Sonoma Technology, Inc
1455 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite D
Petaluma, CA 94954
Please include the job title reference (Ref AQDA-U). Fax 707-665-9800 or e-mail canthony@sonomatech.com
No calls please

The National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)-Physical Scientist
Posted 04/28/08

The National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) Scientific Services Division in Asheville, North Carolina, is recruiting for the following vacancy
Title:Physical Scientist, ZP-1301-IV

Duties
You will conduct scientific assessment of climate observation practices related to the use of climate observing networks. You will conduct scientific analyses, help manage projects, conduct research, develop products, and perform long-range planning for high- quality climate observing networks. Your applied research will address contemporary issues in climate variability and change based on the analysis of the quality of climate observational data, and used to develop products from climate observations. You will be involved in the planning, coordination, and execution of independent scientific analyses related to climate observing systems to develop statistical physically-based transfer functions for long- term climate time series using data from multiple observing sites and appropriate computer programming languages (e.g., Fortran, C++) and statistical software packages. The results of this analysis will be used as input to various reports such as the Annual State of the Climate report published each year in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. Specific duties will include: (1) the development of transfer functions using appropriate computer programming languages (e.g., Fortran, C++) and statistical software packages to blend data from the U.S. Climate Reference Network (USCRN) and modernized Historical Climatology Network (HCN-M) stations with nearby climate stations [e.g., Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Surface Network (GSN) stations] to provide historical climate data; (2) assess the quality of climate data, identify historical biases, and make bias adjustments; (3) analyze climate variability and change; and (4) develop long-range plans and budgeting input in conjunction with USCRN and HCN-M Project Managers.

The vacancy can be found by visiting http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/

Hydrology Science Manager Position
Posted 05/29/08

The Western Region Hydrology Science Program Manager located in Salt Lake City, UT

For more information please visit http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=71851682&aid=61505638-1558&WT.mc_n=MKT000125