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Subject: Software Engineer/Programmer II for NOAA NWS Integrated Dissemination Program (IDP) Description: Software Engineer/Programmer II NOAA NWS Integrated Dissemination Program (IDP) Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:00 p.m. (MST), Friday, 20 February, 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/Programmer 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 Center 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 developing procedures, writing Python-based scripts to automate administrative GIS tasks, troubleshooting and extending existing Python-based data processing scripts, and optimizing map service usability and performance. 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 assisting NWS in the operation of their GIS map services. • Test and evaluate of GIS off-the-shelf software, open source, and in-house developed GIS software in coordination with the nowCOAST development team. • Develop expertise in various GIS packages, associated database technologies, and NOAA’s real-time Operational spatial data sets. This employee will receive supervision and guidance by the lead National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Ocean Service (NOS)/Coast Survey Development Lab (CSDL) nowCOAST project manager and lead developer. The employee will work individually and as a team member on projects as assigned by the team leader. Consults with supervision and/or management concerning unusual problems and developments. Requires use of appropriate software engineering analysis and design techniques while exploring new approaches to routine problems. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Experience in the implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of applications in an operational Linux environment • Strong knowledge and experience in computer programming and debugging, database management, information systems, and Web applications and development. • 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). Education & experience Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology with 4-6 years of experience or equivalent education (e.g. Master’s Degree) preferred. A Bachelor of Science in a related field such as Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences with computer science course work, experience and skills will be considered. Other requirements: 2 or more years of experience with several of the following software applications related to processing and display of geospatial data: • GIS Software – ArcGIS Desktop and Server, FME, GDAL/OGR • Databases –ArcSDE, PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension • Languages/Technologies – Python, JavaScript, Java, Subversion, Apache, Tomcat 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. For further information on this and other UCAR Visiting Scientist Programs, please call 303-497-1605 or send an email to [log in to unmask] http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/opportunities/ The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is an EO/AAE who values and encourages diversity in the workplace. Event Location: College Park, Maryland Contact Person: Kendra Greb Contact Email: [log in to unmask] Contact Phone Number: 303-497-1605 Website URL: http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/opportunities/IDP_nowCOAST_Software_Engineer_Programmer_II.html