Hydrographic Survey Analyst R16863
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Job Description:
Contribute to research and development tasks within ESL.
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Job Details:
Responsibilities
- Conduct desktop studies by evaluating archival and academically available hydrographic and GIS data to characterize various ocean environments for bottom type and understand the oceanographic and geophysical processes involved.
- Develop hydrographic survey plans that may include the collection of bathymetry, sidescan, or sub-bottom, and the deployment of sensors such as Current Meters, Cores, AUVs, and Ambient Noise measurement systems.
- Provide at-sea support for shipboard data collection efforts.
- Environmental characterization of various ocean regions using hydrographic datasets from various sources including bathymetry, backscatter, sub-bottom, sound speed, current meters, cores, etc. Includes collaborative research efforts with other team members.
- Implement and maintain research grade software and analysis tools to support the analysis and interpretation of oceanographic data.
- Preparation and review of analysis presentations and reports. Presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings (may include travel).
- Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Marine Geology, Geophysics, or related discipline.
- Experience with processing, analysis, or interpretation of oceanographic survey data.
- The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, good communication skills, and the ability to use time effectively in order to meet deadlines.
Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with diverse groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.
US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Geological Oceanography, Marine Geology, Geophysics or related discipline.
- IHO Cat-A Hydrographer Certificate or completion of the Multibeam course
- Current or recent eligibility for access to classified information.
- At least one year of experience with one or more of the following: Geological Oceanography and/or Marine Geology including expertise in seafloor mapping, sedimentation processes, bottom sediment characterization, geoacoustics, and/ or ocean circulation; Processing of hydrographic survey data including multibeam bathymetry, backscatter, sub-bottom, sidescan, and magnetometer; Expertise in GIS analysis and interpretation of oceanographic data; Hydrographic survey planning; Subsea cable or pipeline route planning; or Experience with subsea geotechnical site characterization for construction of pipelines or offshore installations.
- Experience working at-sea with data acquisition equipment.
- Experience with commercial software packages such as SonarWiz, CARIS, Qimera, Fledermaus, MakaiLay, and/or ESRI ArcGIS.
- At least one year of experience with environmental analysis using Matlab or Python.
- Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments.
- Experience summarizing analysis results in technical reports and PowerPoint presentations, and presenting research results.
- Proven ability to work with minimal direction, formulate research plans, solve tough problems, and take initiative.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a 3.5 in major coursework.
General Notes
An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.
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