Data Scientist II

at  Earthscope Consortium Inc

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  Job Title: Data Scientist II
  Department: Data Services
  Reports to: Engineering Manager II
  Employment Status: Full-Time
  FLSA Status: Exempt
  Remote Eligible: Yes, National, United States
  Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
  Salary Range: $68,552 - $102,858 (depending on experience)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Data Scientist II performs data management-related tasks. With occasional supervision, the incumbent will operate software tools and programs to monitor and report data management operations and will create scripts as needed to manage dataflow and archiving. The DSII will perform metadata and data quality checks to ensure integrity of data collection and databases. The incumbent will contribute reporting for the NSF Quarterly and other sponsor reports and will provide feedback for these reports. The incumbent will assist with web page design and with documentation as required for all aspects of dataflow. The DSII may also produce data products, participate in data event responses, serve as point of contact with third-party software developers, and maintain, operate, or document miscellaneous programs and procedures for post-processing, data/metadata acquisition, or data/metadata delivery. The DSII may produce documentation for the products, software, scripts, and procedures related to data management. The DSII should have a working knowledge of the data being collected as well as instrumentation and geophysical signals being recorded.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in geoscience, computer science, physical science, engineering, or related field AND three (3) years data management experience.

-or-

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in geoscience, computer science, physical science, engineering, or related field AND one (1) year data management experience.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in geoscience, computer science, physical science, engineering, or related field AND four (4) years data management experience.

  -or-

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in geoscience, computer science, physical science, engineering, or related field AND two (2) year data management experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Training in seismological, geodetic, or geophysical data methods, time and frequency analysis.
• Project management knowledge.
• Product lifecycle knowledge.

ASSIGNMENT-SPECIFIC POSITION SUMMARY

The Data Scientist II is responsible for contributing to the development of statistical analysis engines for various data structures, data definitions for geophysical data models, and digital signal processing techniques using advanced methodologies, including AI and ML.

ASSIGNMENT-SPECIFIC PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to develop and maintain cloud-based applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Ability to monitor and collaborate on software development using Git.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability for the position:

• Ability to convey appropriate information effectively.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules.
• Ability to make moderate impact decisions.

• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify problems and participate in decision making, including:

  o Assisting with project assessment, planning, and coordination in group settings.
  o Determining appropriate tools and knowledge needed to complete assigned projects.

  o Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.

• Familiarity with basic principles of geology and geophysics.

• Ability to gain, and retain knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures for geophysical instruments in EarthScope Consortium-managed networks.
• Capability in one or more programming languages and environments used for DS software.
• Ability to compute, analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to run existing programs and software tools.
• Ability to use a structured query language to query databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate availability consistent with EarthScope established practices and norms; hours may exceed 40 hours per week, particularly when traveling.

PHYSICAL SETTING AND REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GENERAL ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Operate software tools and programs to support data monitoring and reporting.
• Perform metadata and data integrity checks to ensure data quality, quality of data collection, and quality of database.
• Create and maintain scripts as needed to manage dataflow and archiving.
• Assist in the design and develop web pages documenting data processing and/or data management.
• Help develop and refine software tools and programs to support the monitoring and reporting of data management operations.
• Contribute to reporting for NSF quarterly reporting and other award reporting, including providing feedback.
• Provide support for the planning process for hardware resource usage and upgrades.
• Produce data products and help develop, modify, maintain, and document data post-processing programs, scripts, and procedures.
• Deploy, operate, and maintain systems for data/metadata acquisition and for data delivery to end users, partner analysis centers, and data archives.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.

LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
• Seeks out direction where needed from their supervisor or peers and is expected to independently identify most issues.
• Exerts latitude in determining activities related to the execution of the assignment.
• Fosters a professional culture using strong interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with others to ensure tasks are completed on time and with best practices.
• Takes an active role in promoting and fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the organization.
• Participates in the definition and development of data products and data archive protocols.

ASSIGNMENT-SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop, Deploy, operate, and maintain systems for data/metadata acquisition and for data delivery to end users, partner analysis centers, and data archives.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary for the successful operation of the business.