[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/ 
controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=14247&esid=az


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