USGS ShakeAlert EDGE Computer Scientist
Thomas, Valerie I.
The USGS Earthquake Science Center seeks an EDGE Computer Scientist to join the ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning team.
Bring your professional scientific and developer skills to create novel computational solutions and enhance the ongoing improvement of the dynamic and evolving ShakeAlert System!
This permanent position is offered in Pasadena, California, at the GS-14 level (salary range $142,094 - $184,725 per year). EDGE Computer Scientists research and develop new or improved products, processes, and techniques across a variety of platforms. The incumbent will work directly with the ShakeAlert team and generally be responsible for:
· Participating in the design and development of the ShakeAlert system including the overall system architecture, establishing performance standards, and system testing and monitoring.
· Researching and developing new methods for the integration of novel seismic and geodetic sensor data from low-cost sensors.
· Providing technical leadership in the creation of novel computational solutions to improve Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system performance.
· Assessing current EEW algorithm performance and identifying areas for improvement.
· Exploring machine learning approaches, novel database schemes, use of cloud computing for data processing, and improved visualization of results.
· Developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems to originate alerts and send them via the national Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).
Application Process:
Apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/793844300
The advertisement for this permanent, full-time position posted on USAJOBS on June 4, 2024 and will close on June 21, 2024 (please don’t wait to apply as there is a cap on the number of allowed applicants and the opportunity may close early).
There is a single Job Announcement for the general public and current federal employees: USGS-SAC-24-12419230-DE-ML
Contact Michelle
Liu (ml...@usgs.gov)
with
questions about the application process or Valerie Thomas (vth...@usgs.gov)
with questions
about the anticipated role.
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Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
The U.S. Geological Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
-- -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Valerie Thomas | Earthquake Early Warning Project Manager, Geophysicist U.S. Geological Survey | cell: (626)646-3898 Caltech Seismological Lab | Working remotely; please call my cell, not my office 525 So. Wilson Ave | vth...@usgs.gov or Pasadena, CA 91106 | val...@caltech.edu