<HTML><BODY style="word-wrap: break-word; -khtml-nbsp-mode: space; -khtml-line-break: after-white-space; "><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><SPAN style=""><B>T</B><B>RANSPORTABLE ARRAY LEAD CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER</B></SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><SPAN style="">The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS), <A href="http://www.iris.edu/">www.iris.edu</A>, is a consortium of universities that obtains and manages instrumentation systems for use by the academic community to advance Earth<SPAN class="msoIns"><INS cite="mailto:Robert%20W.%20Busby" datetime="2005-09-29T22:46"> </INS></SPAN>S<SPAN class="msoIns"><INS cite="mailto:Robert%20W.%20Busby" datetime="2005-09-29T22:46">cience</INS></SPAN>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>IRIS is managing the USArray component of the EarthScope Project (<A href="http://www.EarthScope.org">www.EarthScope.org</A>) and is responsible for acquiring and installing seismometers across the U.S.<SPAN class="msoIns"><INS cite="mailto:Robert%20W.%20Busby" datetime="2005-09-29T22:48"> as a </INS></SPAN>400 element seismic array migrates <SPAN class="msoIns"><INS cite="mailto:Robert%20W.%20Busby" datetime="2005-09-29T22:48">eastward </INS></SPAN>to over 1600 sites.</SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><SPAN style="">Responsibilities of the Transportable Array Lead Construction Engineer include: overseeing the excavation contractor and crew in the construction of Transportable Array (TA) stations and ensuring work is performed according to design and in a safe manner; determining if any utilities or other equipment is in the construction area and ensuring they are not disturbed; scheduling construction activity and serving as liaison with landowners and ensuring landowner’s satisfaction of completed work; preparing construction progress reports for Coordinating Office; communicating with various individuals and groups to explain various<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>aspects of projects.</SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><SPAN style="">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, proficiency using computer applications and digital photography, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Relevant work experience or college level work in seismology, geology and/or physical science is required.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Additionally, the ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and travel to remote locations, including driving about 150 miles per day, is required, as is an excellent driving record.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Information about the project is found at: <A href="http://www.earthscope.org/usarray">www.earthscope.org/usarray</A>.</SPAN></P><P class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><SPAN style="">For full consideration, <SPAN class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">email submission is preferred,</SPAN> by February 16, 2007, (will remain open until filled) please submit a cover letter, including salary requirement, and resume to <A href="mailto:hr@iris.edu">hr@iris.edu</A> or fax Attn: Human Resources to 202-682-2444. <O:P></O:P></SPAN></P></BODY></HTML>