CIMAR PNMS DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - ID# 226616

DUTIES: Works with PNMS’s Research and Marine Operations teams to support marine ecosystem research and conservation efforts in National Marine Sanctuaries. Provides advanced programming and analytical support for coral reef ecosystem monitoring and research, resource management, and oceanographic research. Designs, develops, tests, implements, and documents computer procedures, application programs, which ensure the integrity, accessibility, timeliness, and usability of the research data generated or collected by PNMS. Develops scalable tools, workflows, scripts and database management applications for the collection, capture, manipulation, integration, maintenance, and dissemination of data, in both raw and summarized form, for internal and public use via a local area network and the internet utilizing a variety of programming tools and skills. Participates in field activities, such as research cruises aboard vessels, small boats, site visits, or shore-based operations. Serves as small boat coxswain, topside personnel, and/or conducts SCUBA surveys as needed during shipboard cruise deployments.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Computer, Physical, or Biological Science; Mathematics; Statistics; or Engineering., One to three (1-3) years of professional work experience utilizing state-of-the-art programming languages, scripts, and editors in both the UNIX/Linux and personal computer environments including one to three (1-3) years of professional work experience in the design, development, and support of relational database applications with client/server databases, including enterprise-wide database management systems, web applications and graphical user interfaces for relational databases, as well as operational experience with creating and integrating external modules within an application for data analysis and visualization; developing geospatial map-serving applications; in the primary data management functional areas of data collection, data capture, data processing, data maintenance, data archival, and data dissemination; with metadata procedures, data integration, data manipulation, data parsing, and data auditing; and with managing large scientific data sets, including geographic and time series data.

KNOWLEDGE:

Significant working knowledge of relational database management software, such as ORACLE, MySQL. Significant working knowledge of backend development, scripting, and data workflow tools, such as Oracle Application Express (APEX), Python, APIs (Application Programming Interface), Bash and Git/Github. Working knowledge of C/C++ and Procedural Language/Structured Query Language (PL/SQL) or their equivalent.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:

Must be able to meet and maintain the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements to access work location. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien. Ability to develop database applications and web applications in LINUX/UNIX and PC environments. Ability to integrate both raw and summarized data in client/server databases with statistical, Geographic Information System (GIS), and visualization software/tools. Ability to develop and document Windows tools for data management including file system organization, data storage inventory, data synchronization with Linux and Cloud data systems, and measures for logging and quality control. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be SCUBA certified (NAUI, PADI, AAUS, etc.) to basic Open Water and Rescue. Must possess advanced dive training certifications in nitrox and good free diving skills. Must have a minimum of forty (40) logged SCUBA dives. Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration are preferred. Able to operate small boats. Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai’i’s No-Fault Driver’s Insurance) and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Post Offer/Employment Conditions: Must be able to meet U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements for working in a Federal facility, which includes being fingerprinted and having a Federal background check performed prior to date of hire and maintained throughout duration of employment. Must be able to complete NOAA diving certification, which includes meeting the physical, watermanship, academic, and experience requirements, and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must be able to pass all training requirements, including but not limited to, NOAA MOCC/OWM small boat course, First Aid, CPR, AED, and O2 Provider certification and training courses within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must be able to complete the UH Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two (2) weeks from date of hire, and re-certify every twelve (12) months.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to install and configure computer-related equipment and instrumentation in ocean-going research vessels. Comfortable with working in small and confined areas. Able to negotiate stepladders, narrow ship passageways, and access ports. Ability to work long hours outdoors at various captive facilities and remote locations with high exposure to sunlight, aboard research vessels and aboard small boats (15-20’) in coastal and oceanic waters. Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds of SCUBA gear and equipment.

Post Offer/Employment Conditions: Must be able to obtain NOAA Medical Clearance for NOAA diving requirements as well as embarking/working on NOAA research vessels or other appropriate vessels, which includes providing proof of required immunizations and/or obtaining the necessary immunizations as required by NOAA Aviation and Marine Operations, and maintain throughout duration of employment., Previous experience at sea for extended periods of time (two weeks or more), familiarity with structure-from-motion and image analysis, lab work, small boat operations, and knowledge of Pacific coral and fish species is a plus. Experience with image catalogs and spatial data objects. Experience implementing stratified random sampling designs, including the generation of survey sites and production of GIS-based maps to support field survey planning efforts. Experience using routine statistical procedures to perform data analyses, including data visualization and interpretation of results. Familiarity with the data management needs and requirements of ocean-related research and marine ecosystem studies. Desire to contribute to the conservation and sustainable management of living marine resources and protected species.

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (CIMAR), located at the National Ocean Service (NOS), Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS) in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY: $4,983-$6,300/Mon.