[IRIS] (Job) PBO Data Engineer position in Boulder, CO

[IRIS]

Title:	DATA ENGINEER I

Close Date:	10/27/2007 or until filled*

Summary:
The individual will work with the Plate Boundary Observatory network  
and data engineers to ensure complete data acquisition and delivery  
via internet protocol to repositories, archives and analysis centers.  
Additional tasks include development of software tools for managing  
data quality control, integration with a relational database and  
scheduling using common software packages. In addition, this  
individual will work as part of a team to design and develop web- 
based tools for the Plate Boundary Observatory to support data entry,  
reporting, and queries related to data management activities.

Essential Job Functions:
• Work with PBO Operations, Network and Data Engineers to insure  
reliable, stable metadata and data acquisition and delivery from GPS,  
strainmeter, tiltmeter, and seismic stations to internal systems as  
well as partner data repositories and analysis centers.
• Develops and refines software programs to support the installation,  
operation, monitoring, and maintenance of all PBO GPS, strainmeter,  
tiltmeter, and seismic instruments, data telemetry/collection/ 
distribution networks, and scientific databases.
• Develop and maintain automated processes for IP based network data  
collection, monitoring and status reporting.
• Design, document, implements and tests software modules to support  
data transfers, error reports and process statistics related to  
network activities.
• Collaborate with PBO Data Management/IT staff in the installation,  
operation, administration, and maintenance of network servers and  
related software.
• Keep abreast of current best practices and trends affecting PBO  
software systems.
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:
Required

• Experience with network/internet protocols, IP-based data  
acquisition systems, network analysis and monitoring tools.
• Working knowledge of Python and UNIX shell-script programming and  
practices. Working knowledge of Perl and C/C++ beneficial.
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems including UNIX and  
Linux (Solaris and RedHat/SuSE preferred) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision  
to develop and document complex software throughout the software  
design and development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated inter-personal skills in working with peers,  
supervisors, and in planning team-oriented projects.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strongly attentive to detail.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, preferably with an emphasis  
in software engineering, or in information systems, mathematics,  
geophysics, or related engineering discipline.
• At least one year of recent experience in network data management  
and reporting, or network administration.

PLEASE APPLY ON-LINE:  www.unavco.org (click on the contact us tab)
ONLY ON-LINE APPLICATIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED