Environmental Sensor Data Specialist
Natural Reserve System
Summary of Job Details
Under supervision of the Project Data Manager, serves as technical assistant and data analyst on a project installing radio-networked environmental sensors as part of a long-term climatological monitoring initiative at the UCSB Santa Cruz Island Reserve, one of the 41 reserves that make up the University of California Natural Reserve System (UCNRS). Assists in coordination, installation, and metadata documentation of new environmental sensors being added to the SCIR environmental sensor network. Assists with remotely monitoring deployed equipment, on-site maintenance, data management, and grant writing to support the SCIR sensor network to ensure long-term high-quality data collection. Under the supervision of the Project Data Manager, develops code to explore and visualize weather data and other environmental sensor data, and works with scientists and land managers to catalyze collaborations around these data. This is a hybrid position based in Santa Barbara, CA (remote may be negotiable) and requiring some in-person work at Santa Cruz Island, CA, including extended stays on-island requiring remote field work. Occasional travel beyond the local area for training and/or professional development may be possible.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
1-3 yrs Excellent communication skills
1-3 yrs Problem solving experience, competence in field safety, and ability to work independently and with a team
1-3 yrs Computer skills including word processing, file organization, and spreadsheet manipulation
Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory conviction history background check
Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
This is a contract position with an end date of nine months after hire with continued employment dependent upon grant funding.
Days/Hours: M-F and weekends
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
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Application review begins 5/14/24
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #68249