Job Title: SOUTHERN CALIF. SEISMIC NETWORK OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Job Summary:
The selected applicant will organize and manage the 
various aspects of the operation of the Southern California Seismic 
Network (SCSN) earthquake monitoring system at Caltech. The 
applicant's responsibilities will be to provide supervision and 
direction for staff, and project management leadership to ensure 
timely data collection, product generation and distribution, as well 
as equipment reliability and efficiency. The applicant will also 
manage implementation of new hardware and software systems to meet 
new objectives.

Job Duties:
1) Provide supervision and direction for a diverse group of staff, 
   whose primary functions are to:
a. Operate the Caltech SCSN real-time acquisition & analysis systems,
b. Develop applications software,
c. Generate near-real time products,
d. Maintain the remote seismic stations.

2) Provide project management for SCSN contracts, including 
determining task priorities, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress 
to meet project deadlines.

3) Engage staff in developing and implementing innovative approaches 
to improve the efficiencies and performance of the SCSN.

4) Lead the implementation of new technologies for the SCSN, 
    including, hardware, IT networks, and new applications software in 
    C++, Perl, Java, or other languages under UNIX Solaris, Linux.

5) Supervise outside contractors, including writing specifications for tasks.
6) Prepare and execute budgets of the operations.
7) Prepare written reports, presentations, and assist in preparing proposals.
8) Take an active part in staff hiring, motivating, coaching, and 
   conducting performance evaluations.

9) Participation in fieldwork may be needed occasionally.

Minimum Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS degree and at least 5 years 
of experience managing comparable technical projects. Familiarity 
with one of the areas relevant to SCSN, such as seismology, seismic 
instrumentation, software development, computer hardware, or IP data 
communications is also necessary. Demonstrated skills in scientific 
applications programming or administration of computer hardware. 
Excellent people skills are a must.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
The qualified candidate should have an active interest in innovation, 
new products, and incorporating new efficiencies into the operation. 
The candidate must enjoy the challenge of leadership and motivation 
of staff, and have the ability to supervise a staff with a wide range 
of expertise. Excellent writing and communication skills and a high 
level of initiative are required. Knowledge of seismology and seismic 
instrumentation is desirable.

Requisition Number: CIT11081EL
Location: Pasadena, CA, USA
Department: Seismological Laboratory
HR Contact: Barbara Rafael, Barbara.Rafael@caltech.edu, (626) 395-3788

To apply: http://cit.hr.caltech.edu/Jobs-HTML/EO.htm

Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, 
Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.