--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 15:24:58 -0700 (PDT) From: GeoWeb <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Geospatial Clearinghouse Scientist - SD Sender: GeoWeb <[log in to unmask]> **************************************** GeoWeb Job News Web Site: http://www.ggrweb.com **************************************** Job Title: Geospatial Clearinghouse Scientist GeoWeb Job Code: GeoWeb-0608581-SD Company Name: Raytheon Contact: Jan Matthiesen Address: EROS Data Center, Sioux Falls, SD, 57198 Country: USA Phone: Fax: 605 594-6571 Email: [log in to unmask] URL: http:// Job description: Exciting opportunity for a Senior Level Scientist with Raytheon/EROS Data Center near Sioux Falls, South Dakota! EROS is part of the USGS and is a state-of-the-art scientific facility that archives and distributes satellite and aerial imagery. Scientists at EROS study the changes in our planet with remotely sensed imagery. The Geospatial Clearinghouse scientist will provide technical support through the development and implementation of Geospatial clearinghouses, GIS construction, and training to aid several countries in Central America and the Caribbean. Required Qualifications (Education/Experience/Abilities): The individual must be fluent in Spanish and English. The individual must be cognizant of cultural differences in the various countries and possess interpersonal skills that allow him/her to interact effectively with local experts and non-experts, including experience in Latin America. Resourcefulness and the ability to supervise co-workers and to cooperate with a diversity of other projects will be necessary. The position calls for foreign travel and may require fieldwork in remote locations where independence, maturity, self-reliance, and responsibility are required. Solid written and oral communication skills with the ability and willingness to train others are required. Experience with working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-tasking environment. Strong computer background in both H/W and S/W applications. Education: MS/MA degree in relevant field (geography, computer, engineering, etc.) with several years of related experience. Ph.D. degree is preferred. Experience and special Skills:Familiarity with GIS packages; Familiarity with geospatial data delivery using the internet,the FGDC and ISO Clearinghouse and Metadata standards; ability to prepare training materials and conduct classes for scientists and technicians in Spanish and English.Programming skills with languages like AML, C, C++, FORTRAN,HTML, Avenue. Experience in installing S/W packages on both UNIX and NT platforms. A record of published research in peer-reviewed journals is desired as is experience in international projects development. ======================================================== You are welcome to forward these job news to your friends This ad is distributed by GeoWeb Services For more job news, go to: http://www.ggrweb.com ======================================================== --- End Forwarded Message ---