WEB COMPUTING SPECIALIST

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. A leader in the environmental sciences, the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO) is a Cooperative Institute between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Washington that fosters collaborative research on a broad range of global and regional topics of concern and interest to the public. JISAO has an outstanding opportunity for a Web Computing Specialist who will work in the Thermal Modeling Analysis Project (TMAP) located the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) at NOAA’s Western Regional Center at Sand Point in Seattle. Responsibilities: This position develops and manages complex ocean/climate data services to support the scientific research community and other users of environmental data, while also assisting in designing, implementing, and testing the next generation of the Live Access Server (LAS) software tool.  LAS is a scientific analysis and visualization client for the Web that is tailored to address the requirements of multi-dimensional,  time-dependent ocean and climate data, with a particular focus on outputs of numerical models.  The central task for this position is to develop the next generation user interface for LAS, using Java programming with the Google Web Toolkit (GWT).  The mix of responsibilities will shift over time.  Responsibilities will include software development (analysis, coding, debugging, enhancing); data set curatorship (ensuring problem-free representations of the science datasets that TMAP serves); assisting end users (by email, phone and travel); and documentation. The work will be individually directed, but coordinated with the activities of the TMAP group.  Requirements will be determined through conversations with principal investigators and consultations with other team members working on related projects. As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.  For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. Requirements: -A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in computer science, applied mathematics or a related field of science, or combination of education/experience AND at least three years of applicable experience -Proficiency with web programming tools (Java, SQL, HTML, XML, Ajax, JavaScript, CSS) -Experience with Apache and Tomcat -Experience working in Linux and Windows environments -Software process experience from gathering of requirements through end user support -Familiarity with the challenges of complex scientific datasets is highly desirable -Excellent written/oral communication skills are highly desirable  Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Condition of Employment:

A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification may be required prior to hire. Application Process: Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

A leader in the environmental sciences, the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO) is a Cooperative Institute between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Washington that fosters collaborative research on a broad range of global and regional topics of concern and interest to the public.

JISAO has an outstanding opportunity for a Web Computing Specialist who will work in the Thermal Modeling Analysis Project (TMAP) located the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) at NOAA’s Western Regional Center at Sand Point in Seattle.

Responsibilities:
This position develops and manages complex ocean/climate data services to support the scientific research community and other users of environmental data, while also assisting in designing, implementing, and testing the next generation of the Live Access Server (LAS) software tool.  LAS is a scientific analysis and visualization client for the Web that is tailored to address the requirements of multi-dimensional,  time-dependent ocean and climate data, with a particular focus on outputs of numerical models.

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