Oceanographic Technology Specialist II – Coastal Modeler

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Support CO-OPS in the transition and implementation of a new hydrodynamic coastal model-based historical reanalysis system that simulates water levels and waves for the past 40 years.

• Assist with and contribute to improvements of the coastal model.

• Lead the development of new CO-OPS products while enhancing existing offerings utilizing hydrodynamic model output.

• Analyze output from both operational and developmental coastal models to evaluate nowcast and forecast guidance skill.

• Assess model predictions against actual observations.

• Evaluate the integration of model output with other products and services.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on nearshore water level and wave observations utilized for model validation.

• Provide support to NOAA CO-OPS, the recognized authority for coastal oceanographic and meteorological information.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in oceanography, meteorology, hydrology, or a closely related field, along with eight years of relevant experience in hydrodynamic modeling on high-performance computing systems.

• A PhD and four years of experience in one of the aforementioned fields may replace the requirement for a master's degree and eight years of experience.

• Strong understanding of oceanographic principles, theories, and practices, including oceanographic, atmospheric, riverine, and/or hydrologic models.

• Advanced computing skills, including proficiency in Python, shell scripting, Fortran, and MATLAB.

• Experience with High Performance Computing systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, and Google’s Collaboration Suite.

• Experience in oceanographic and model data analysis, validation, and assessment using statistical techniques.

• Candidates must possess a Green Card, Permanent US Residency, or US Citizenship to access the Supercomputer capabilities required for CO-OPS Coastal Modeler positions.

• Preferred: Knowledge of ADCIRC, SWAN, ROMS, FVCOM, or SCHISM.

• Preferred: Experience in transitioning hydrodynamic models into operational applications.

• Preferred: Familiarity with AWS or other cloud computing platforms.

• Preferred: General experience with databases and queries.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Proven capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective self-management, and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to accept constructive feedback and take appropriate action.

• Application materials must include a cover letter, work history for the past 10 years or since the last full-time education, educational background, relevant experience or training, and three professional references.

• The resume must be submitted in a readable, non-scanned PDF or Word format, with the applicant's name included in the document filename.

• Successful completion of a federal government background check and verification of employment eligibility is required upon hire.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time position with benefits.

• Eligible for telework.