[iris-bulk] (Job) CALTECH - SEISMIC NETWORK PRODUCT MANAGER

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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (CALTECH)
Pasadena, California

SEISMIC NETWORK PRODUCT MANAGER

The selected applicant will manage seismological aspects of the  
production and distribution of various products generated by the  
Southern California Seismic Network (SCSN/CISN) and the Southern  
California Earthquake Data Center (SCEDC) at Caltech. The applicant's  
responsibilities will be to ensure that all seismological aspects  
including quality control of the products and timely and reliable  
delivery are properly addressed. The applicant will manage staff as  
well as interact with users to ensure that the products meet accepted  
standards. We are interested in individuals who like hands on work in  
a dynamic environment, and who would like to apply their management  
and computer skills to enhance the quality and delivery of earthquake  
information from the SCSN and SCEDC to researchers as well as the  
public.

Job Duties

Lead routine operations for the seismological aspects of the SCSN and  
SCEDC products. Such products include but are not limited to  
completeness and quality of waveform archive and associated metadata,  
earthquake catalog, ShakeMaps, ShakeMovies, and moment tensors. Lead  
the improvement of existing and the implementation of new  
seismological algorithms to facilitate real-time analysis of SCSN/ 
CISN earthquake data, including quality control and product  
reliability.  Manage post-processing data analysis efforts, including  
data quality monitoring and calibration of local and statewide  
seismological parameters.

Engage and manage SCSN and SCEDC staff in developing and implementing  
innovative approaches to improve the efficiencies, performance, and  
seismological aspects of the SCSN and the SCEDC, which provide  
earthquake information both for seismological and engineering  
research, emergency managers, and the public. Interact with user  
communities such as the Southern California Earthquake Center to  
facilitate the use of SCSN products for research.

Participate in special projects such as development of ultra-rapid  
source identification or earthquake early warning, and other projects  
that will use the SCSN as a research tool.

Assist with project management for SCSN and SCEDC contracts,  
including determining task priorities, assigning tasks, prepare and  
execute budgets of the operations, and monitoring progress to meet  
project deadlines.
Take an active part in staff hiring, motivating, coaching, and  
conducting performance evaluations. Supervise outside contractors,  
including writing specifications for tasks. Prepare written reports,  
presentations, and assist in preparing proposals.

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS degree in geoscience or  
engineering and at least 5 years of experience participating in  
comparable technical projects. Familiarity with one of the areas  
relevant to SCSN, such as seismology, seismic instrumentation,  
software development, computer hardware, or IP data communications is  
also necessary. Demonstrated skills in seismic data processing,  
scientific applications programming, or administration of computer  
hardware. Excellent people skills are a must.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The qualified candidate should have an active interest in seismology,  
innovation, new products, and incorporating new efficiencies into the  
operation. The candidate must enjoy the challenge of leadership and  
motivation of staff, and have the ability to supervise a staff with a  
wide range of expertise. Excellent writing and communication skills  
and a high level of initiative are required. Knowledge of seismology  
and seismic instrumentation is desirable.

Excellent writing and communication skills and a high level of  
initiative are required. Must be able to work with a team. Prefer  
some Unix based computer skills, including some software experience  
in C++, Perl, Java, or other languages under UNIX Solaris, Linux.

To be considered for this outstanding opportunity please visit our
web site and submit your resume to the following link:
   http://www2.recruitingcenter.net/clients/CalTech/publicjobs/ 
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