Job Description

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI), together with our teaming partner, IBSS, seeks full-time personnel to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) in Silver Spring, MD. CO-OPS is the authoritative source for accurate, reliable, and timely tides, water levels, currents, and other coastal oceanographic and meteorological information. The person in this position will provide analysis, quality assurance and quality control of water level, meteorological, and other ancillary data to produce high quality products.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Review, analyze, and perform quality control on microwave water level data.
• Produce a series of tabulated products from processed water level time series, such as hourly heights, highs and lows, and monthly means.
• Analyze oceanographic data pertaining to the transition of CO-OPS observing systems from legacy sensors to microwave water level technology and assist in coordinating the review and approval of such transitions.
• Provide detailed information regarding, or analysis of, oceanographic data and related products using database queries, metadata source investigations, harmonic analyses, or other in-depth analyses.
• Conduct other data analyses and investigations, as needed, to evaluate and ensure the reliability and integrity of CO-OPS data.
• Assist in tracking the progress of microwave water level station installations.
• Participate on project teams, working groups, and committees related to the installation and operational declaration of microwave water level stations.

Salary: Part-time and full-time opportunities available. Pay commensurate with experience. Generous employee benefits.

Location: Silver Spring, MD

Requirements and Experience:

• Master’s degree in oceanography, meteorology, hydrology, physics, physical science, geophysics, civil engineering, or a closely related discipline and two years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the above fields and six years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of oceanographic principles, theories, and practices sufficient to review and analyze data is required.
• Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Office applications, and Google’s Collaboration Suite (e.g., Docs, Sheets, and Slides) for analyzing data and developing and editing documents and presentations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team, are required.
• General database and query experience and a working knowledge of Python and/or MATLAB is required. Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and commercial GIS software such as ESRI or GeoTools, is also desirable.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY THROUGH OUR ADP WEB PORTAL, AT THE LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE.

Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.

Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following:

• Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
• Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
• Education.
• Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
• Three professional references.
• Include your name in the document file name.
• Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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