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)
Review of applicants to begin May 19, 2003
Engineering Center Manager - Geophysical Institute, Alaska SAR Facility
(ASF)
PCN: 214425
SALARY/STATUS: DOE / Term, Full-Time, Exempt
CLOSING DATE: Review of applicants to begin May 19, 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. U.S. citizenship is required.
Standard Background Check: This position will require access to
machines processing sensitive data. Employees will be required to apply
for a National Agency Check (NAC), which may include fingerprinting, as
required by ASF's funding agency
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