Information Technology Specialist (GS-2210-11)
USDA FOREST SERVICE NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION
Full-Time
Job Description: The NRS07 Information Manager will be responsible for (1) alignment of digital data with the historic 60 year analog data set for both the Hubbard Brook and Marcell Experimental Forests, (2) processing of ~75 million data points per year collected with our environmental sensor systems; (3) working with Unit scientists and staff to perform QA/QC to insure that experimental forests maintain the highest standards in data quality; (4) provide experimental forest and laboratory data to our collaborators in a timely fashion; and (5) providing oversight and data management for the Smart Forest Network and the SPRUCE Experiment.
Job Qualifications: Knowledge of managing large climatological, hydrological, ecological and biogeochemical data bases is critical. The incumbent must have modern information management skills and the ability to manipulate large data sets in near real time. Ability to efficiently QA/QC climatological, hydrological, ecological and biogeochemical data. An understanding of suitable data exchange mechanisms for within Forest Service and with collaborators and students outside of the agency. An understanding of web-based development methods, Geographic Information Systems, environmental modeling, and a strong statistical background is preferred.
- The area of consideration is all United States citizens
- One position will be advertised
- Work will include overnight travel
- Basic entry qualifications for this series are a Masters’s degree in information science or similar, and/or degrees in natural resources, soil science, water resources, ecology, atmospheric sciences, hydrology, or related disciplines that have proficient skills in information technology.
- Good written and verbal communication skills are essential
- An ability to work both independently and in a team setting is necessary
- United States citizenship required
To apply:
To learn more about the job duties or other questions about the position, contact Randy Kolka at (218) 326-7115 (e-mail: rkolka@fs.fed.us)
If you are interested in this position, please fill out the enclosed outreach notice by March 15, 2018. Once the position is advertised in USAJOBS, we will notify you by email.
