|
Payroll Title: Applications Programmer 3
Apply at: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&SiteId=31&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=53891&PostingSeq=1
Hiring/Budgeted Salary: The full salary range for this title is $68,700 - $132,500 annually. The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $83,680 - $94,140 annually.
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.
This is a one-year contract position with possibility of extension based on additional extramural funding.
Work Location: 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara
Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: Not eligible for fully remote work.
Special Instructions
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Description
The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) at UCSB seeks an experienced web developer and designer to support a newly funded program focused on developing a Wildfire Resilience Index for the US and Canadian West. Built on the success of the NCEAS’ Ocean Health Index, the Western Wildfire Resilience Index will provide policymakers and the public with clear, actionable metrics on wildfire resilience to improve management. As part of this two-year project you will support a broader research team by designing, creating, and deploying web applications that creatively communicate cutting edge scientific data and results to a diversity of audiences from other researchers, policymakers, managers, and the public.
Position Description
As an experienced and creative professional web developer and designer you will work to design, create, and deploy web applications that communicate scientific information and materials about the Western Wildfire Resilience Index. As a successful developer you understand modern web development, user experience and design, and are considerate of web usability standards. You will effectively communicate insights from interdisciplinary environmental science research to a broad audience ranging from expert scientific researchers, to policymakers, managers, and the interested public. You will also recommend, design, and implement web applications that include moderate to complex scientific infographics and visualizations. Web applications will be built and maintained using dynamic, interactive, user-oriented interfaces that are linked to underlying database sources. Responsibilities are primarily but not exclusively web-based, including potentially other forms of application development. Principal duties involve front-end development and deployment; web and graphics design; user experience (UX) design and evaluation; creation of user-oriented documentation; and web content development. Duties also include configuration and development for static web sites like Hugo and common content management systems such as Drupal or Wordpress; programming with web-related technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (e.g. JQuery, D3), JSON, and XML; and use of graphics production software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Residency at NCEAS:
NCEAS is located in scenic downtown Santa Barbara, California. The Center is known for fostering interaction and collaboration, a characteristic that leads to the success of its scientists. NCEAS has a growing and thriving community of postdocs, resident scientists, and analysts, and a frequent influx of leading scientists and practitioners from around the world participating in working group projects across a diverse range of initiatives. NCEAS is also a leader in data science training, offering courses and expertise in reproducible workflows, data infrastructure, and environmental statistics. We expect that employees will contribute their knowledge, interests, and enthusiasm to the intellectual atmosphere. This Developer should anticipate spending the vast majority of their time in residence at the Center. NCEAS is committed to improving diversity and inclusion in science. We value the diversity of expertise, backgrounds, needs, and experiences reflected among our residents, visitors, and broader communities. We are committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, parental status, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, citizenship status, and nationality. To see the steps we are taking to advance diversity and inclusion please see our full statement here: https://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/diversity-inclusion.
Benefits of Belonging
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC
Brief Summary of Job Duties
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, earth science, ecology, data science, computer science, or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in environmental science, earth science, ecology, data science, computer science, or a related field
- At least 1 year of experience in data analysis for junior specialist; 5 years for Assistant Specialist
- Clean, efficient coding abilities, preferably in R and/or Python
- Ability to review and synthesize large amounts of literature and disparate data sources
- Ability to communicate complex information using data visualization techniques
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with the ability to develop creative and efficient solutions
- Interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with diverse scientific teams
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team
- Strong publication record
- Experience working with groups outside of academia (policymakers, industry, NGOs, etc.)
- Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts that are broader than only race, ethnicity, and gender
Special Conditions of Employment
Job Functions/Percentage of Time/Duties
- 50% WEB DESIGN and APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT: Designs and implements web-based and other solutions for delivery of scientific research products and related materials as needed by NCEAS Projects. Applies skills as seasoned web developer to design, develop, implement, and maintain innovative, informative, and attractive web-based software applications conveying the products of multidisciplinary scientific research and other activities associated with NCEAS.
- 25% GRAPHICS and USER INTERFACE DEVELOPMENT: Designs, recommends, and implements scientific infographics, logos, page-layouts, etc. as well as cutting-edge, highly-usable graphical interfaces, for new and existing desktop and web-based scientific applications supporting NCEAS Projects.
- 10% USABILITY TESTING: Designs and conducts usability tests to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of user interface designs for researchers and target user communities. Works with additional external usability teams as needed
- 10% DOCUMENTATION: Documents and archives software code, designs, images, and systems for use by other project developers, and assists in the preparation of grant-related reports and publications.
- 5% COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: Travels to other sites as needed to consult with scientists at participating institutions. Travels to science and engineering conferences to represent UCSB by presenting results of NCEAS' affiliated projects to a national/international science community.
Vaccinations Programs – Including SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19)
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs – With Interim Amendments. As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information, please visit:
* Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel, Students, or Trainees under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodations
The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
|