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| Overview |
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Scientific and Engineering Outreach Coordinator
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PERCENT OF FULL
40.00
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DEPARTMENT/PROJECT OVERVIEW
Engineering analysis of statewide beach processes studies (shoreline
and cliff change) using newly developed real-time Monitoring and
Prediction (MOP) System. Develop specialized MOP System products
for Coastal Engineering Applications. Scientific outreach
coordinator for the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP).
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POSITION
OVERVIEW
For the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP), perform civil
engineering based analysis of beach processes using newly
developed real-time Monitoring and Prediction (MOP) System and
develop specialized MOP system products for coastal engineering
applications. Conduct and coordinate the planning, design,
construction and alteration of beach processes studies. Serve as
a professional engineering outreach liaison and coordinator for
CDIP.
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SPECIAL
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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EMPLOYEES
DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: Name, Payroll Title, Job Description #,
Status (career, casual, student), %Time
None.
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EMPLOYEES
SUPERVISED THROUGH OTHERS: Name, Payroll Title
None.
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| For use only by
Department HR Contact |
| IS BACKGROUND
CHECK REQUIREDNo
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IS C.O.I.
DISCLOSURE REQUIRED
No
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| IS PRE-PLACEMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREDNo
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(Dept only)
REQUESTED HEERA
All Others, not Confidential
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(Central HR
only) APPROVED HEERA
All Others, not Confidential
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FUNCTIONS WITH CORRESPONDING TASKS |
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FUNCTION
NAME
(1.) Project Management for San Diesgo
County Beach Nourishment |
%TIME
30% |
ESSENTIAL
True |
TASKS
A. Act as technical advisor and consultant
for engineering firms regarding the
engineering design, construction and
maintenance of beach nourishment projects.
Review and recommend action on engineering
design development documents and
construction documents to insure compliance
with specified local, state and federal
requirements.
B. Participate in on-site evaluations,
discussions and reviews.
C. In coordination with Programmers, use a
Modeling and Prediction (MOP) System to
develop software for the analysis of beach
width and profile observations to determine
relationships with radiation stresses Sxxx
and Sxy, significant wave heights Hs, and
other wave parameters.
D. Validate and compare shoreline change and
sand transport models and theories (e.g.,
O'Reilly's Sub-Cell Model) using MOP system.
Compare model predictions using various
input conditions and observations such as
Airborne LIDAR and in-situ beach surveys,
including future climate change scenarios.
E. Monitor beach changes and recommend
selected MOP sites important to ongoing and
planned projects (e.g., historic and future
sand replenishment sites). Review and
recommend action on engineering design
development and projects. Work in concert w/
CDIP academics and staff to aid client
(federal, state and/or local) in a timely,
efficient and complete project package.
F. Monitor and understand construction
schedules.
G. Coordinate the collection of wave
inundation observations from on site
observers such as County and City
engineering personnel who serve in
conjunction with Emergency Mangers under
extreme wave events. These inundation
observations are used for validation of wave
models. |
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FUNCTION
NAME
(2.) Develop specialized MOP System
products for Coastal Engineering
Applications |
%TIME
30% |
ESSENTIAL
True |
TASKS
A. Develop MOP system based wave and beach
data products tailored to specific coastal
engineering projects (e.g., cumulative
radiation stress and significant wave height
exceedance curves for various time periods
and stretches of alongcoast MOP sites, wave
nowcasts and forecasts at harbor entrances
for real-time dredge operations).
B. Develop and write web-based documentation
to help interface between engineers and
government planners who access and use CDIP
data and MOP system.
C. Research and evaluate new instruments and
equipment for incorporation into CDIP (e.g.,
sub-bottom profiler for sand depth
measurements). |
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FUNCTION
NAME
(3.) Outreach coordinator and liason for
the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP)
Science outreach program |
%TIME
40% |
ESSENTIAL
True |
TASKS
A. Promote and publicize CDIP program and
products through meetings, workshops, and
individual email and phone contacts.
B. Interface with local, city, state, and
federal government organizations to
determine societal issues and problems that
can be addressed with CDIP data and
products. Provide professional engineering
information and advice to these
organizations.
C. Serve as the civil engineering liason
between CDIP and the community by operation
in a supportive and advisory role to foster
coordination and cooperation between coastal
scientists, engineers, and goverment
planners and managers. Review reports,
plans, and papers related to projects that
with which CDIP is requested to assist.
D. Respond to requests for data from
engineers, academia, and other interested
parties. Interface with users to steamline
data acquisition from CDIP and facilitate
use of MOPS. |
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES |
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RELATED FUNCS: |
DESCRIBE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY: |
IMPORTANCE LVL: |
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| 1 2 3 |
Graduation from college with
major work in engineering and three years of
engineering experience, including one year
of responsibel design work; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Engineering education and
commercial experience.
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Required |
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| 1 2 |
Ability and knowledge to
provide technical advice concerning beach
processes including methods, procedures and
specifications for major beach nourishment
projects. |
Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Ability to assess and
identify potential design and construction
problems. |
Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Demonstrated problem solving
skills.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Ability to work
independently, take initiative, and meet a
multiplicity of demands and project goals.
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Required |
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| 3 |
Ability to write, edit and
disseminate informational materials for
project websites, print and broadcast, and
outreach and educational programs. |
Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
PhD level understanding of
coastal and physical oceanography.
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Required |
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| 1 |
Skill in planning,
organizing, and directing the work of
professional and administrative staff
engaged in physical planning and
construction. |
Required |
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| 1 3 |
Ability to effectively
communicate with scientific and governmental
agencies as well as the public, this
includes public speaking.
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Required |
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| 1 2 3 |
Programming skills in
FORTRAN, MATLAB, and HTML
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Required |
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