[GeoNetwork-users] Job posting - part-time contract position in Ann Arbor, Michigan (USA)

[Tad S. <tsl...@li...>]

Great Lakes Observing System Data Curator – Contract Position

Background
LimnoTech, a water sciences and engineering firm headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, seeks a self-motivated and outgoing individual to work as an independent contractor in cooperation with the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) in the development, administration, and maintenance of a data and metadata support program.

Responsibilities

•         Support development and implementation of the GLOS data & metadata program including, but not limited to:

-           Administration, assembly and data entry to the GLOS catalog, as needed.

-           Ensure compliance with community recognized standards and practices.

-           Work closely with staff to identify, communicate and solve issues/conflicts of priority/non-standard compliance.

-           Review and evaluate proposals for new metadata and assist in prioritization and feasibility analysis.

-           Initiate/propose new processes to continuously improve quality and efficiency.

•         Assist with definition of metadata governance principles, processes, policies and procedures including:

-           Participate in project team meetings and meetings with stakeholders, as required. Support discussions around metadata management and governance and document meeting notes.

-           Provide knowledge and advice on metadata, vocabularies, information models and ontologies as well as best practices for metadata management.

-           Develop and document workflows, best practices, and SOPs for GLOS data and metadata management.

•         Provide training and support to a variety of data providers on implementation including: guidance, assistance, or resource documents on development and publishing of metadata and setting up delivery mechanisms for data.

•         Other tasks as requested.

Minimum Requirements

•         Bachelor’s Degree in informatics, computer science, information science, or other related data-intensive discipline, or clearly demonstrated equivalent experience..

•         Understanding and familiarity with metadata standards (ISO19115/ISO19119/ISO19110 following ISO19139, FGDC and Dublin Core), Catalog interfaces (OGC-CSW2.0.2 ISO profile client and server, OAI-PMH client and server, GeoRSS server, GEO OpenSearch server, WebDAV harvesting, GeoNetwork to GeoNetwork harvesting support) and Map Services interfaces (OGC-WMS, WFS, WCS, KML and others).

•         Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) to clearly articulate technical expertise and provide support for decision making.

•         Experience with data management systems and processes.

•         Organized, attentive to detail and able to meet deadlines.

•         Ability to assimilate and prioritize requests from multiple individuals and organizations.

•         Ability to work independently with moderate amount of supervision.

•         Works effectively across different lines of business.

•         Proficiency with common computer applications such Windows and Microsoft Office.

•         Legally able to work in the U.S. (proper identification required).

Desired Qualifications

•         Master’s Degree in informatics, computer science, information science, or other related data-intensive discipline.

•         Demonstrated experience using GeoNetwork opensource software.

•         Experience working with aquatic, biological, chemical, meteorological or other environmental science data.

•         Demonstrated instruction/training skills.

•         People-oriented and collaborative team player.

•         Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

•         Ability and willingness to travel widely

Position Details
This position is a part-time, independent contractor position for approximately 1,000 hours during the period November 2012 - December 2013 at a competitive hourly rate. This contract position does not include benefits, but may offer the opportunity to transition into regular full-time employment with GLOS or LimnoTech in 2014.


Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to re...@li...

LimnoTech welcomes all qualified candidates for a diverse work force, and we are committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. Employees are hired and promoted based strictly and solely on their competence to perform the work, without regard to age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status. LimnoTech is an affirmative action (AA) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.