[iris-bulk] (Job) Earthscope Transportable Array positions

[IRIS]

The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS),  
www.iris.edu, is currently recruiting for (3) Earthscope  
Transportable Array positions.  IRIS is managing the USArray  
component of the Earthscope Project (www.EarthScope.org) and is  
responsible for acquiring and installing seismometers across the U.S.  
as a 400 element seismic array that migrates eastward to over 1600  
sites.



1. Transportable Array Chief of Operations is a new management  
position supporting the Transportable Array Manager and USArray  
within IRIS.  Key responsibilities include: oversight of station  
location and release process,  management of construction  
installation, and operation of the 400 station Transportable Array  
(TA) portion of EarthScope.  Additional responsibilities include:  
procurement and management of permitting, construction and  
installation and related service contracts; planning timelines for  
implementation in each geographic area; oversight of station field  
operations to ensure safety, scheduling and budget goals; preparation  
of project reports; oversight of data collection and coordination  
with the IRIS Data Management System; coordination and interaction  
with other EarthScope programs and regional seismic networks. A key  
requirement of the position is travel about 50% of the time away from  
a home office.

Chief of Operations requirements include:
masters degree in geophysics or other technical area such as  
engineering or mathematics,
demonstrated experience managing field work and seismic stations or  
seismic networks as well as
excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of satellite and radio data transmission systems  
or IP based data transport, is desired.

2. Reconnaissance Specialist- will survey for and evaluate potential  
seismic station locations and perform onsite reconnaissance for  
suitability based on technical criteria and the likelihood of a permit.



The ideal candidate will have: knowledge of station siting criteria  
to choose suitable locations; ability to learn technical aspects of  
the station equipment; familiarity with GIS software and suitability  
analysis. Will also possess excellent communication skills to  
initiate contact with the public to explain project and develop the  
interest of land owners in contributing to the project by providing a  
site location. Ability to collect digital photos, GPS coordinates and  
route information for potential sites and organize information into  
standard reporting forms.



3. Station Specialist- will serve as the IRIS liaison with land  
owners or land managers on which Transportable Array stations are  
installed. The key responsibility is as field engineer for servicing  
stations; determining technical malfunctions affecting remedies  
onsite, and reporting activities to network operations.



The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills to  
explain the need for the Transportable Array, discuss the goals of  
EarthScope, and explain earthquake science to various publics,  
including landowners. Must also be able to learn and understand the  
equipment

associated with the Transportable Array,



Both Specialist positions require:

B.S. in seismology, geology or other physical sciences, or related  
professional experience.
Experience in fieldwork.
Determined, self-motivated, logical, and energetic individual with a  
keen interest in seismology and learning.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Computer skills, including: Word, Excel, digital photos, and PowerPoint.
Valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record.


Specialists positions will be expected to travel from site to site  
regularly. It is anticipated that work in a specific geographic  
location will take approximately 2 years and initially be focused in  
Western US-moving eastward about one state per year.





To Apply:
For full consideration, email submission is preferred, submit a cover  
letter including salary requirment, resume, and names of two  
references by June 15, 2007 to hr at iris.edu or fax Attn: Human  
Resources to 202-682-2444.



Funding for IRIS is provided by the National Science Foundation.   
IRIS is an equal opportunity employer.  IRIS offers competitive  
salaries and an outstanding benefits package.

  www.iris.edu      www.earthscope.org
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