[iris-bulk] (Job) Seismic/Strainmeter Data Engineer I - UNAVCO

[IRIS]

Status:	Full Time Regular
Job Category:	ENGINEERING / TECHNICIANS
Close Date:	12/31/2006 or until filled*

Summary:
This individual will primarily be responsible for operating,  
monitoring, and maintaining the data management systems for seismic,  
strain, and ancillary data from PBO borehole strainmeter stations, in  
collaboration with the PBO Strainmeter Operations and Data Management/ 
Information Technology (DMIT) Groups and staff of the IRIS Data  
Management Center (IRIS DMC) and Northern California Earthquake  
Center (NCEDC).

Essential Job Functions:
• Works with PBO DMIT and Strainmeter Operations groups to configure,  
operate, and maintain BRTT Antelope software to manage data flow from  
PBO strainmeter stations to the PBO data centers and from there to  
archives at the IRIS DMC and NCEDC.
• Works with PBO Strainmeter Operations and DMIT groups, and IRIS DMC  
and NCEDC staff, to develop the necessary metadata and data flow as  
new stations are installed and become available.
• Monitors the PBO strainmeter network, including daily quality  
checking of all PBO stations and providing reports on network status  
as required by PBO Strainmeter Data Manager and Data Products Manager.
• Works with PBO Strainmeter Operations and DMIT groups and archive  
staff to resolve problems with stations.
• Develops new automated tools for reporting and querying the  
database for strainmeter station data management, and supports the  
planning process for archive hardware resource usage and upgrades.
• Advises PBO Strainmeter Data Manager and Data Products Manager on  
issues related to PBO seismic and strainmeter data management system.
Other Job Functions:
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful  
operation of the business.
To perform this job successfully, this individual must be able to  
perform each essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable  
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  
perform the essential functions.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Good UNIX experience with Solaris, Linux, and/or Mac OS X,  
including computer operations, network security, and applications  
programs. Microsoft Windows experience beneficial.
• Good working knowledge of UNIX programming and scripting tools,  
such as C/C++, Perl, Python, and shell scripts.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle databases.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel when needed.

Desirable
• Knowledge of Internet-based network communications via satellite,  
wireless, and wired systems.
• Experience with use of the BRTT Antelope software suite for seismic  
data management.

Education
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Physical Science or  
Computer Science
• A minimum of two years data management or related experience, or
• M.S. and one year experience, or an equivalent combination of  
education and experience.

Please apply online:  http://www.unavco.org/careers
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED.

Thank you for your interest in employment with UNAVCO.