Verification System Code Manager

Description

• Adhere to project-specific software development guidelines and practices.
• Manage Code Contributions and Releases Review, test, and merge developer pull requests, and coordinate new releases for EVS and METplus with upstream teams, NWS Central Operations (NCO) and the Developmental Testbed Center (DTC).
• Adhere to DOC/NOAA/NWS Information Technology policies and procedures.
• Interact with NWS/NCEP/EMC and external partner domain scientists and engineers.
• Maintain and Monitor Operational Systems Continuously maintain and monitor the 'parallels' system (EVS-util) for stability. Clean up temporary/storage space on the parallels and coordinate necessary transfers when there is a production machine switch.
• Report regularly to senior project managers on project task completion status.
• Address and Debug Code Failures Work with NCO to resolve operational code failures and assist developers with debugging and answering GitHub Discussions.
• Complete Release Documentation Fill out all the necessary NCO Code Delivery Forms and accompanying release notes for EVS and METplus components.
• Actively contribute to review of scientific ideas at status/technical meetings.
• Complete scientific projects in a timely fashion according to internal and external schedules.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of using web page technology and common languages (e.g., HTML, Javascript) to display plots of ESM verification data.
• Knowledge of statistical principles and strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of common meteorological data formats, such as GRIB2, NetCDF, HDF, BUFR, etc.
• Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with scientists of diverse backgrounds, and the ability to present results accurately and clearly in both oral and written form.
• Experience coordinating, testing, and distributing new software releases (specifically for EVS and contributions to METplus).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment on complex problems.
• Ability to analyze/plot and verify model output independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge with using GitHub to manage software repositories and projects.
• Experience designing and managing the code workflow for automated data processing and model evaluation.
• Knowledge of the verification methods and techniques for verifying numerical Earth System Models (ESMs).
• Deep understanding of meteorological data, model outputs, and various verification metrics (e.g., error, skill scores, bias).
• Expert proficiency in using tools like Git for reviewing, merging, and managing code contributions (pull requests).
• Ability to adhere to strict software code and timing performance standards that are commensurate with a real-time, operational software environment.
• Skill in maintaining and developing web interfaces for data visualization (e.g., EMC's Model Verification Web Pages).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated skill in performing tasks requiring organization and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with National Weather Service operational regional and global model ensembles and/or an operational forecasting environment.
• Knowledge of model verification software systems, such as the Model Evaluation Tools (METplus).
• Knowledge of the FORTRAN computing language and graphical display programs such as GRADS, GEMPAK, MATLAB, IDL, etc.
• Understanding of the rigor of real-time, operational software development and maintenance on high performance supercomputers.
• A M.S. or equivalent experience in atmospheric sciences, scientific programming, meteorology, mathematics, or a related physical science and at least ten years experience with analysis, modeling or numerical model evaluation.
• Extensive experience with working with the Python programming language in a high performance supercomputing UNIX environment, to both calculate ESM verification metrics and create custom graphical plots to view and communicate results.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• Employee Referral Program
• Life and accident insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance