I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) www.imsg.com is currently seeking to hire a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Analyst to work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) office located in Silver Spring, MD. The candidate will be responsible for providing support in the analysis, production, and assessment of operational HAB forecasts in the Gulf of Mexico and promoting advanced detection and mitigation of HAB impacts
CO-OPS is responsible for the collection, quality control, processing, dissemination, and archival of a wide range of operational oceanographic data and products including, water level, tidal current, and meteorological data. CO-OPS is also responsible for developing and maintaining a harmful algal bloom (HAB) operation forecast system, called the HAB-OFS. Harmful algal blooms pose a serious threat to human and marine animal health and severely impact the seafood and tourism industries. There maybe travel requirements to user meetings in Florida or Texas and/or workshops or conferences. Duties: • Organize and apply critical thinking skills to assess oceanographic and meteorological observations and predictions, remote sensing data and model results using GIS mapping tools, established SOP’s, and mental integration methods to produce an articulate and succinct HAB nowcast and forecast summary. • Produce and disseminate HAB Bulletins and supplemental HAB Bulletins for Texas and Florida using web-based software and incorporating SOP defined data analyses and forecasts. • Produce and disseminate HAB conditions updates posted to the HAB- OFS website as needed and directed in established SOP’s (http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/). • Perform daily monitoring of data and model outputs. • Perform quality control review of all forecast products and inquiry responses produced by team members. • Respond to all user and public inquiries pertaining to impacts or the HAB Bulletin received via email and phone in a timely manner and provide consulting services in area of expertise. • Conduct data entry of forecasts in a skill assessment spreadsheet/database and assess forecasts for accuracy using post-bulletin data from various sources. • Assist with the generation of annual skill statistics and written report. • Ensure that supporting data used for bulletin generation is filed and archived electronically in an organized fashion for future reference. • Assist in trouble shooting software as technical problems arise. • Assist in the development of a new software framework design and requirements for national HAB forecasting. • Assist in the development of a database to support skill assessment studies. • Provide technical project support and requirements to specially assigned oceanographic projects. • Assist in the transition of additional HAB-OFS from development to operations in accordance to agency strategic goals. Additional areas include, Gulf of Maine and Pacific Northwest. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate science based discipline is required • Graduate level education beneficial. Direct experience may be used to offset education. • Knowledge in IT applications such as database development, SQL, and/or programming skills in applications such as Matlab, IDL, SAS, is also beneficial. • Experience working with geographic information systems (e.g. ESRI or advanced Google data mapping products), and remote sensing data is a plus, but not required. • Ability to work well both independently and within a team structured environment and work efficiently to meet operational deadlines • Candidate should have an understanding that this work is primarily sedentary with the vast majority of the work being computer based in an office environment with no field work. To Apply: Please submit your resume, the contact information for three (3) references and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to To j...@imsg.com with the following subject line: NOA10012 – HAB Analyst IMSG offers an outstanding benefits package including company paid medical benefits and three weeks paid time off. IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
