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

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Job ID:	UVJ 184
Title:	DATA ENGINEER I

Status:	Full Time Regular
Job Category:	IT – HARDWARE / SOFTWARE
Close Date:	11/30/2007 or until filled*
Summary:
The individual is primarily responsible for ensuring complete data  
acquisition and delivery via internet protocol to repositories,  
archives and analysis centers.
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.
• Develop and refine software programs to support the operational  
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; including software  
modules to support data transfers, error reports and process  
statistics related to network activities.
• Collaborate with PBO field personnel during and after station  
installation to start and maintain stable data communications.
• Collaborate with PBO Data Management/IT staff in the installation,  
operation, administration, and maintenance of network servers and  
related software.
• Develop software tools for managing data quality control,  
integration with a relational database and scheduling using common  
software packages.
• Assist with design and develop web-based tools for PBO to support  
data entry, reporting, and queries related to data management  
activities.
• 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 function satisfactorily. Reasonable  
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  
perform the essential functions.
Skills and Knowledge:
Required
• Working knowledge of Python and UNIX shell-script programming and  
practices. Working knowledge of SQL, Perl and C beneficial.
• Experience with network/internet protocols, IP-based data  
acquisition systems, network analysis and monitoring tools.
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems including UNIX  
(Solaris) and Linux (SuSE) systems.
• Demonstrated skill in designing and implementing software  
application which integrate to relational databases, including use of  
software such as PostGreSQL, BDB.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of current web software tools including  
development in HTML, XML and PHP is desired.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong attention 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 two years of recent experience in network data management  
and reporting, or network administration or M.S. and two years  
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

UNAVCO (www.unavco.org) is a non-profit membership-governed  
consortium funded through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and  
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). UNAVCO offers a  
competitive set of benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD,  
LTD, life insurance and retirement.  UNAVCO is an equal opportunity  
employer.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT http://www.unavco.org/careers