--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 15:44:02 -0800 (PST) From: GeoWeb <[log in to unmask]> Subject: JOB: GIS/Remote Sensing Technician - NV ******************************************************* GeoWeb Job News Web Site: http://www.ggrweb.com ******************************************************* TECHNICIAN/JUNIOR SCIENTIST POSITIONS VAILABLE Job Code: GeoWeb-03040243-NV US Citizenship or P.R. Required ? : Yes Organization: EPA Contact: Program Operations Staff Address: P.O.Box 93478, Las Vegas, NV 89193 US Phone: Fax: 702-798-2284 Email: URL: JOB DESCRIPTION: UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY National Exposure Research Laboratory Environmental Sciences Division Las Vegas, Nevada TECHNICIAN/JUNIOR SCIENTIST POSITIONS VAILABLE The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Exposure Research Laboratory in Las Vegas, Nevada is seeking qualified applicants for entry-level (technician/junior scientist) positions. A total of three positions will be filled; two located at the Environmental Sciences Division (ESD) in Las Vegas, NV and one will be located at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina with the Landscape Characterization Branch, ESD. These are full-time, permanent positions. U.S. citizenship is required and candidates must meet U.S. Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements including specific educational course work. Salary ranges are commensurate with qualifications. Entry level positions range from $21,797 to $33,026 (GS-5/7/9). Relocation expenses will not be covered. Selected candidates will be eligible for a full benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, and vacation and sick leave. ABBREVIATED POSITION DESCRIPTIONS: ESD/ Tech 1: Computer Scientist, Statistician, Mathematician: The incumbent will provide computer support to principal investigators in a variety of research and development activities including computer programming, software maintenance, beta testing, analyzing and graphing data, and entering and validating data. Research emphasis will be in the areas of spatial statistics and sampling design. The research will be applied principally to chemical pollutant and ecological issues. Examples of the duties include: develop algorithms and computer programs as needed; apply and compare statistical methods, and optimize code; run simulations, for example, for outlier detection, geostatistics, and spatial representations; conduct literature searches, enter data, and run routine programs as needed. The candidate should have training or experience in scientific or technical fields, preferably with an emphasis in mathematics, statistics, computer science or geography. This position is located in Las Vegas, NV. ESD /Tech 2: Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician: Incumbent will provide technical assistance to scientists working in the scientific research areas of comparative risk assessment, non-point source nutrient source allocations, nitrogen deposition, and land-cover change detection. Examples of duties include: development of primary data sets, database management, and meta data documentation compliance. Candidate must have thorough knowledge of GIS topology, rule-based decision theory, spatial data analysis techniques and methodologies with application background in the area of ecological applications. Must also be familiar with the UNIX operating system and PC Windows 95/NT and network systems. Knowledge of cartography and federal geospatial data standards is required. This position is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; Landscape Characterization Branch. ESD/Tech 3: Remote Sensing Technician. The incumbent will provide echnical assistance to scientists/engineers working in the landscape ecology field. The incumbent will provide support to principal investigators in a variety of research activities, including remote sensing data acquisition, processing, and analysis. Examples of duties include: co-registering, labeling and accuracy assessing remote sensing images, scanning images, and creating compact disk products. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of the remote sensing field with special interest in environmental work. The incumbent should also be familiar with one of he following software packages: Imagine, ENVI, or PCI. Knowledge of ARC/VIEW and ARC/INFO is desired. Incumbent must be familiar with PC Windows 95/NT and network systems. Knowledge of Global Positioning systems (GPS) and a desire to assist in field studies is highly desirable. This position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. HOW TO APPLY: All applicants should submit a resume including three references and a college transcript; please refer to the position(s) you are applying for by heir numerical designations given above. A separate copy of he resume should be furnished for each position for which you are applying. These materials must be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; National Exposure Research Laboratory; P.O. Box 93478; Las Vegas, NV 89193; ATTN: Program Operations Staff (Elizabeth Sutton). Responses must be postmarked no later than March 26, 1999. You may also submit your application via a facsimile (fax) machine to (702) 798-2284; however, applications faxed from a U.S. government fax machine will not be accepted. Applications sent electronically via the Internet or mailed in U.S. Government postage-paid envelopes will also not receive consideration. THE U.S. EPA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Please include Job Code: GeoWeb-03040243-NV when apply for this job. --- End Forwarded Message ---