Deadline: Sat, 11/04/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Ocean Associates Inc. Job Field: GIS/Technology Job Type: Full Time Location: Maryland Location Detail: Silver Spring Job Description: Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) seeks two full-time Program Analysts to support National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS). OCS is the nation’s nautical chart maker. If you are looking to be an instrumental part of a growing, employee and customer-focused company working on exciting issues in environmental science and other marine/coastal resources, we want to hear from you! OCS is mandated by Congress to collect, manage, and compile data and information necessary to maintain the national suite of more than 1,000 nautical charts. In addition, OCS conducts hydrographic surveys that measure water depth and produces coastal maps and vector shoreline series and historic maps and charts. These products support commercial shipping, the fishing industry, United States Navy and Coast Guard operations, state and local governments, geographic information system (GIS) users, and recreational boaters throughout the United States. The OCS’s Coast Survey Development Laboratory (CSDL) manages the development and improvement of charting, hydrographic, and oceanographic systems used by OCS, the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, and other NOS offices/programs. CSDL reviews and interacts with research and development programs in private industry, universities, and government, both nationally and internationally. Based on its awareness of state-of-the-art technical developments, CSDL recommends and develops future methods and systems to enhance NOAA and the quality and usefulness of its products. The Coast Survey’s National Bathymetric Source (NBS) team within CSDL is charged with building the national bathymetry. The NBS is a “one-stop” database of curated, regularly maintained hydrographic data collected by NOAA and other Federal providers. The Program Analyst I position will provide overall support to this team and assist in the design, development and improvements of all NBS infrastructure and workflows. Baseline Responsibilities: Perform analytical tasks either independently or as part of a team of analysts. Prepare a variety of reports, assessments or evaluations. Key Responsibilities: Provide mid-level subject matter expertise in cartographic or hydrographic science and GIS application as it directly relates to bathymetry, under guidance of senior staff. Complete bathymetric source data discovery through coordination with the Marine Chart Division. Research chart source as identified by NBS chart comparisons. Create geopackages with original sounding values drawn from the Electronic Navigational Chart. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, oceanography, Geographic Information Systems, cartography, hydrography, or closely related discipline; or 2 years of college + 2 years of directly related experience; or 4 years of directly related experience; Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the fields of cartography, hydrographic science and GIS; Expertise with Microsoft Office applications and Google’s collaboration suite (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Slides). Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to convey complex scientific information clearly and succinctly. Excellent organizational skills. Strong attention to detail, ensuring that all work is complete, timely and accurate according to policy guidance and standard operating procedures. Demonstrated ability to self-manage workload and meet variable (but often short) deadlines for multiple concurrent tasks. Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to work independently as well as with others to develop, revise, and share information. Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting. Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action. Miscellaneous: Start Date: October 16, 2023 Location: Work will be performed at the NOAA Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland Salary: Salary and Benefits: Full time. Salary commensurate with experience, $18 to $24 per hour. Generous employee benefits. Benefits: Salary and Benefits: Full time. Salary commensurate with experience, $18 to $24 per hour. Generous employee benefits. How to Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9a93435d-91d4-4a65-8a21-2de9187df1dd&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=496602&source=CC2&lang=en_US
