Ocean Career: Ocean Associates Inc. Oceanographic Data Support Specialist

6 days ago


Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ECO Magazine Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Geographic Information Systems Analyst II to join our team at ECO Magazine. As an Oceanographic Data Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and improvement of charting, hydrographic, and oceanographic systems used by our organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Explore programming and modeling methodologies for combining ensemble model results and covered data.
  • Build, test, and maintain product modules, components, subsystems, and product pipeline workflows.
  • Conduct datum and coordinate reference system research in collaboration with our Hydrographic Systems and Technology Branch.
  • Develop and code datums as well as compound and 3-dimensional coordinate reference systems used in GIS.
  • NBS GIS workflow improvement, including testing of open source GIS infrastructure to support information integrity and throughput while also allowing for human-in-the-loop interaction.
  • Bathy Point Store (BPS) review and processing to include: a) create area objects (i.e. geopackages) of anomalies, per BPS survey; b) determine if the survey is systematic; c) if systematic, research in the metadata if Side Scan Sonar was acquired and, if so, how much of the survey is covered; and d) populate coverage, feature, and uncertainty metadata per survey.
Requirements
  • Master's in engineering, oceanography, Geographic Information Systems, hydrography, or closely related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience; or a Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of directly related experience; or 12 years of experience relative to the specific position.
  • An in-depth understanding of programming techniques such as Python and experience with programs like MATLAB and Fortran.
  • An understanding of the design and development of tidal datum transformations within US territorial waters for NOAA's VDatum transformation project (preferred).
  • Expertise converting scientific, engineering, and other technical problem formulations to formats that can be processed by computer.
  • Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of hydrography and hydrographic science to support proper encoding of metrics to drive automated systems.
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office applications and Google's collaboration suite (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Slides).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to convey complex scientific information clearly and succinctly.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all work is complete, timely, and accurate according to policy guidance and standard operating procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to self-manage workload and meet variable (but often short) deadlines for multiple concurrent tasks.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to work independently as well as with others to develop, revise, and share information.
  • Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
  • Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action.
What We Offer
  • Full-time position with a salary commensurate with experience, $28 to $34.00 per hour.
  • Generous employee benefits.


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