Subject: Software Engineer I-II @ NOAA IDP nowCOAST
Description:
Software Engineer I-II
Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:00
p.m. (MST), Tuesday, 31 March, 2015. Thereafter, applications will be
reviewed on an as-needed basis.
The UCAR Visiting Scientist Programs, in cooperation with NOAA’s National
Ocean Service (NOS)/Coast Survey Development Laboratory (CSDL), is seeking
applications for an Software Engineer I/II to support the NOAA Integrated
Dissemination Program (IDP) nowCOAST migration project.
This project consists of migrating the new version of NOAA’s nowCOAST GIS
web mapping portal (Ver. 5.0) presently running in the NOS/OCS 5 x 8 IT
environment to the NOAA IDP GIS infrastructure to provide operational 24 x 7
high reliability for nowCOAST users. This position is located in the NOAA NWS
National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP), Central Operations
(NCO) in College Park, MD.
The successful candidate will Implement the NOS/OCS' nowCOAST in the NOAA
Integrated Dissemination Program (IDP) hosting facilities in College Park, MD
and Boulder, CO. This will involve modifying existing Python-based scripts
used for automating administrative GIS tasks and extending data processing
scripts to new datasets. This candidate will also:
• Maintain the NOS/OCS’ nowCOAST in the NOAA Integrated Dissemination
Program (IDP) hosting facilities. Maintenance will involve restoring
nowCOAST’s map services and/or map viewer back to normal operations
following unplanned outages and will require on-call technical response
during non-business hours. Involved in implementing future upgrades of
nowCOAST into operations.
• Migrate and maintain other NOS/OCS applications in the IDP hosting
facilities and assist NWS in the operation of their GIS map services.
• Develop expertise in various GIS packages, associated database
technologies, and NOAA’s real-time operational meteorological,
oceanographic, and hydrologic spatial data sets.
In order to qualify for the Software Engineer II position, the incumbent will
also be responsible for the following:
• Perform requirements analysis and documentation and translate results
into design specifications.
• Design, develop, test, and implement new data processing, system
monitoring, and quality assurance software.
• Test, evaluate, and recommend off-the-shelf, open source, and in-house
developed software in coordination with the nowCOAST development team.
This employee will receive supervision and guidance by the National Oceanic
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Ocean Service (NOS)/Coast Survey
Development Lab (CSDL) nowCOAST project manager and lead developer. The
employee will work as a team member on projects as assigned by the team
leader.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Experience in the implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of
applications in an operational Linux environment
• Knowledge and experience in computer programming and debugging, database
management, and Web architecture.
• Familiarity with the implementation and maintenance of GIS map services
• Experience with the manipulation of spatial data sets (e.g.
meteorological and oceanographic data, imagery, and forecasts) in various
formats (e.g. Shapefiles, GeoTIFF, NetCDF, GRIB2, BUFR).
• Experience with several of the following software technologies related to
processing and display of geospatial data:
o GIS Software – ArcGIS Desktop and Server, FME, GDAL/OGR
o Databases –ArcSDE, PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension
o Languages/Technologies – Python, JavaScript, Java, Subversion, Apache,
Tomcat
In order to qualify for the Software Engineer II position the majority of the
following skills/experience must be met:
• Strong knowledge and experience in computer programming and debugging,
database management, information systems, and Web architecture.
• Strong knowledge and experience in software design principles and
performance optimization.
• 2 or more years of experience with several of the following software
technologies related to processing and display of geospatial data:
o GIS Software – ArcGIS Desktop and Server, FME, GDAL/OGR
o Databases –ArcSDE, PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension
o Languages/Technologies – Python, JavaScript, Java, Subversion, Apache,
Tomcat
Education & experience
Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with 3-4
years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience or
a Bachelor of Science in a related field such as Meteorology or Atmospheric
Sciences with computer science course work, experience and skills.
In order to qualify for the Software Engineer II position:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology with 4-6
years of experience or equivalent education (e.g. Master's Degree) preferred.
Employees of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and
subject to and covered by UCAR policies with respect to all personnel
matters. The selected candidate will receive a fixed annual salary. Benefits
include health and dental insurance, sick and annual leave, paid holidays,
mandatory participation in a retirement fund (TIAA/CREF), and life insurance.
A relocation allowance for travel, $750 for shipping, and other support
costs is provided.
Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:00
p.m. (MST), Tuesday, 31 March, 2015. Thereafter, applications will be
reviewed on an as-needed basis.
http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/opportunities/
For further information on this and other UCAR Visiting Scientist Programs,
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The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is an EO/AAE who values
and encourages diversity in the workplace.
Event Date: March 31, 2015
Event Location: College Park, Maryland
Contact Person: Kendra Greb
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Website URL:
http://http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/opportunities/IDP_nowCOAST_Software_Engineer_I-II.html
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