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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Oceanographic Data Specialist 1 - **Company:** Ocean Associates, Inc. - **Location:** Silver Spring, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $47,840.0 - $58,240.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Databases, Web Portals, MATLAB, SQL Databases, Esri GIS (Software), Automated Data Processing (ADP) - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/3e3832f1-30eb-4c4d-8bf7-a0c032b866ab/oceanographic-data-specialist- ## About the Role * Master's degree in oceanography, meteorology, hydrology, physics, physical science, geophysics, civil engineering, or a bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience is required. * Knowledge of physical oceanographic principles, especially those related to tides and tidal currents is preferred. * Undergraduate or graduate coursework in oceanography, marine engineering, meteorology, and related subjects is preferred. * Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team, are required. * Knowledge and experience with MATLAB, spreadsheets, statistics databases, and Structured Query Language (SQL) preferred. * Experience with Geographic information Systems (GIS) and with the ESRI suite of GIS products or other commercial GIS software preferred. * Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting. * Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action., * 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). ## Description * Review, enter, and verify metadata and data according to established CO-OPS SOPs for all newly installed or existing water level stations, current meters, and meteorological and oceanographic sensors. * Review and assess the quality of bench marks, surveying leveling records, and other data submitted from personnel in the field. Enter the information into the database and station packages. * According to approved criteria, evaluate submitted documentation and data and provide written feedback. * Load preliminary water level and current meter data into the database. * Assist in troubleshooting water level, oceanographic, and meteorological data, and metadata issues as they arise. * Develop, update, and maintain SOPs, manuals, and other technical documentation, including dynamic project instructions. * Provide technical consultation in support of various CO-OPS partnerships. * Provide oral and written presentations, as necessary. * Participate in team and other operational meetings. * Schedule and lead meetings with field personnel to discuss upcoming maintenance. * Participate in field installations of sensors and in leveling of benchmarks to learn and understand CO-OPS observing systems and field procedures. * Provide data analysis and produce charts, graphics, and other representations of engineering, oceanographic, and meteorological data. ## Related Videos - [From clicks to cribs - How to find your dream home with web scraping](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/767-from-clicks-to-cribs-how-to-find-your-dream-home-with-web-scraping) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [Transforming Task Management: Integrating Camunda with Scalable Frontend Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1433-transforming-task-management-integrating-camunda-with-scalable-frontend-solutions) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)