Hello, Could you please post the following announcement for a data management position at NOAA Fisheries, Southwest Fisheries Science Center? Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thank you!
Cheers, Jessica Redfern POSITION AVAILABLE Data Manager Ecosystem Studies Program Protected Resources Division Southwest Fisheries Science Center NOAA Fisheries La Jolla, California http://swfsc.noaa.gov/prd-ecology.aspx Position description: The Ecosystem Studies Program at Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries, is seeking a technician to assume data management and processing responsibilities. This person will work under the supervision of Team Leaders in oceanography, mid-trophic species, and apex predators to establish and implement data management practices, and may assist senior scientists with research. The person filling this position must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have strong interpersonal skills. Field work is not required but is possible, pending interests of successful applicant. Specific responsibilities include: - assist Team Leaders in developing a data management system - write computer programs to edit previously collected data sets - archive data sets collected on annual research cruises - create and manage a website to fulfill data requests and track users of Ecosystem Studies Program data sets - design and maintain Microsoft Access databases - enter all Ecosystem Studies data sets into ERSIs ArcGIS - serve as a GIS consultant for senior scientists, developing maps as needed - prepare technical memoranda documenting data collection protocols and preliminary results following annual research cruises - process data relating to mid and top trophic-level marine organisms Required skills and expertise: - Programming expertise in one or more languages (e.g., Perl or Visual Basic) - Expertise in the design and construction of Microsoft Access databases, queries, and reports - Experience with ESRIs ArcGIS - Experience designing and maintaining database-driven web sites - Strong writing skills Preferred skills and expertise: - Experience with SQL - Experience in developing metadata Additional Information: Salary: Starting salary between $45,000 and $51,000, depending upon qualifications. Potential for salary increase, subject to performance. Benefits: Health benefits package included. Term of employment: 12-month contract with potential for renewal. Application deadline: October 15, 2006 Start date: The preferred start date is November 1, 2006, although alternatives dates will be considered. To apply, please send a cover letter describing your qualifications, a resume, and list of three professional references (phone numbers and e-mail contacts) to: Dr. Jessica Redfern [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or: Dr. Jessica Redfern SWFSC 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 USA For questions and inquiries, please contact: Dr. Jessica Redfern, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
