*Web Resilience Developer*
*Software Engineer/Programmer I/II *
*NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS)/Office of Dissemination (DISS) and
National Ocean Service (NOS)/Coast Survey Development Laboratory (CSDL)*
*Durham, NH*
*Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:00
p.m. (MST), Friday, 22 April, 2016.*
The UCAR Visiting Scientist Programs, in cooperation with NOAA’s National
Weather Service (NWS)/Office of Dissemination (DISS)
<http://www.weather.gov/organization/diss> and National Ocean Service
(NOS)/Coast Survey Development Laboratory (CSDL)
<https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/csdl.html>, is seeking applications for
a Software Engineer I/II to support the NOAA/NOS nowCOAST Geographic
Information System (GIS) project.
<http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/csdl/op/nowcoast.htm>
This position involves enhancement of the nowCOAST data ingest system, web
mapping services, and map viewer to improve efficiencies, implement
additional features and functionality, and incorporate the processing and
display of additional datasets provided by NOAA, NESDIS, or other federal
partners.
This position is located in the NOAA-UNH Joint Hydrographic Center (JHC) at
the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.
The successful candidates will develop expertise in Linux, Python, ESRI
ArcPy, and various open source software packages (e.g. PostgreSQL, GDAL),
with a focus in GIS data processing and management, and use that knowledge
to extend the existing nowCOAST data ingest framework to process additional
datasets while optimizing efficiency and performance.
This candidate will also:
- Work with other members of the nowCOAST development team in the
creation of new web mapping services and the modification of existing
services to include display of additional datasets and improve map
performance, cartography, organization, and metadata.
- Identify test cases and assist other nowCOAST team members in
developing automated test suites to verify the quality,
correctness, and
reliability of new nowCOAST versions.
- Maintain the existing operational nowCOAST system. Maintenance
will involve restoring nowCOAST map services back to normal operations
following unplanned outages and will require on-call
technical response
during non-business hours.
- Assist with implementation of future upgrades of nowCOAST
components (i.e. data ingest, database, map services) into
operations in
close collaboration with system administrators and database
administrators
of NWS/NCEP Central Operations.
- Develop expertise in various GIS packages, associated database
technologies, and NOAA’s real-time operational meteorological,
oceanographic, and hydrologic spatial data sets.
*In order to qualify for the Software Engineer II position, the incumbent
will also be responsible for the following: *
· Perform requirements analysis, documentation, and translate results
into design specifications.
· Design, develop, test, and implement new data processing, system
monitoring, and quality assurance software.
· Test, evaluate, and recommend off-the-shelf, open source, and
in-house developed software in coordination with the nowCOAST development
team.
*Decision Making and Problem Solving*
This employee will receive supervision and guidance from the National
Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Ocean Service (NOS)
nowCOAST Project Lead and NOAA/National Weather Service (NWS)/IDP-GIS
Project Manager (PM). The employee will work as a team member on projects
as assigned by the nowCOAST PM.
*Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*
- Knowledge and experience in computer programming and debugging,
database management, and web service architecture.
- Experience in the implementation, monitoring, and
troubleshooting of applications in an operational Linux environment.
- Familiarity with the implementation and maintenance of GIS map
services.
- Experience with the manipulation and visualization of spatial
data sets (e.g. meteorological, hydrologic, and oceanographic data,
imagery, and forecasts) in various formats (e.g. Shapefiles, GeoTIFF,
NetCDF, GRIB2, BUFR).
Experience with several of the following software technologies related to
processing and display of geospatial data:
- GIS Software – ArcGIS Desktop and Server, GDAL/OGR, QGIS, FME,
GeoServer
- Databases –ArcSDE, PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension
- Languages/Technologies – Python, ArcPy, JavaScript, Java,
Subversion, Apache, Tomcat
*In order to qualify for the Software Engineer II position the majority of
the following skills/experience must be met:*
· Strong knowledge and experience in computer programming and
debugging, database management, information systems, and web service
architecture.
· Strong knowledge and experience in software design principles and
performance optimization.
· 2 or more years of experience with several of the following
software technologies related to processing and display of geospatial data:
· GIS Software – ArcGIS Desktop and Server, GDAL/OGR, QGIS, FME,
GeoServer
· Databases –ArcSDE, PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension
· Languages/Technologies – Python, ArcPy, JavaScript, Java,
Subversion, Apache, Tomcat
*Education & experience *
Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with 3-4
years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;
or a Bachelor of Science in a related field such as Meteorology or
Atmospheric Sciences with computer science course work, experience and
skills.
*In order to qualify for the Software Engineer II position:*
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology with 4-6
years of experience or equivalent education (e.g. Master’s Degree)
preferred.
Employees of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and
subject to and covered by UCAR policies with respect to all personnel
matters. The selected candidate will receive a fixed annual salary.
Benefits include health and dental insurance, sick and annual leave, paid
holidays, mandatory participation in a retirement fund (TIAA/CREF), and
life insurance. Relocation benefits are not provided and UCAR will not
sponsor a work visa to fill this position.
Please visit the VSP website for application details.
http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/opportunities/
Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:00
p.m. (MST), Friday, 22 April 2016. Thereafter, applications will be
reviewed on an as-needed basis.
*The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is an EO/AAE who
values and encourages diversity in the workplace.*
_______________________
*Susanne Demaree*
*Web Developer | Marketing | Social Media*
P.O. Box 3000, Boulder, CO 80307
Phone: 303-497-8627
<http://www.vsp.ucar.edu>
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