Manager of the Alaska SAR Facility (ASF) Engineering Center
University of Alaska Fairbanks
For more information contact: Julie Wegner (julie.wegner [at] gi.alaska.edu)
Applications due 11 April 2003
Engineering Center Manager - Geophysical Institute, Alaska SAR Facility
(ASF)
PCN: 214425
SALARY/STATUS: DOE / Term, Full-Time, Exempt
OPENING DATE: March 14, 2003
CLOSING DATE: April 11, 2003
Job Summary: Serves as Manager of the Alaska SAR Facility (ASF)
Engineering Center. Implements policies and procedures, oversees vendor
and partner contracts, the development process from requirements to
design, installations, testing and sustaining; and is directly
responsible for creating and maintaining the systems needed to conduct
ASF's normal business processes. Manages administrative and technical
staff, interacting with user working groups as well as the Science and
Operations Centers to ensure that ASF meets the current and projected
future needs of its users.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree in science, engineering or software
related field is required (Masters degree preferred). Must have
scientific/engineering technical training and experience to be capable
of leading a highly technical project. Knowledge of SAR, SAR processing
hardware and software, NASA Distributed Active Archive Center
requirements and user community product needs, how to design, develop
and maintain high-volume, large-scale systems capable of working in an
operational environment. Must possess sound business practices and
human resource skills. All finalists may be subject to a background
check.
Application: A UAF employment application must be submitted. A complete
copy of the vacancy announcement and the application form can be
downloaded at http://www.gi.alaska.edu/admin/human_resources/ or picked
up in person.
Submit application with resume, cover letter and at least 3 references
by 5 p.m. on closing date to: Julie Wegner, Human Resource Coordinator,
Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, (903 Koyukuk
Drive), P.O. Box 757320, Fairbanks, AK 99775-7320, Tel: (907)
474-7791; Fax: (907) 474-7395 E-mail: julie.wegner [at] gi.alaska.edu
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer and educational institution