NC State University
Temporary IT Integration and Solutions II - Data Flow Manager
NC State University, Beltsville, Maryland, United States, 20705
Temporary IT Integration and Solutions II - Data Flow Manager
Overview
The Integrations and Solutions Professional-II will serve as Data Engineer for the Precision Sustainable Agriculture (PSA) Network, which services scientists collecting data on sustainable agriculture systems across the United States. The mission of the PSA network is to design clean uniform data collection and aggregate data from sustainable farming practices on a nationwide scale in order to develop predictive, real-time models to help farmers make decisions in a changing agriculture environment.
This Data Engineer is integral to the program by managing and coordinating the PSA Data Flow team and will build visualizations around grower needs on a web platform by using data collected in real-time by network field technicians. The team is comprised of a network of multiple collaborating institutions from around the country that are part of the PSA program building a visualization web platform around grower needs by using data collected in real-time. The Data Engineer will need knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices as well as computer science and coding techniques to effectively parse and store data for modelers and future collaborators.
Responsibilities
Assisting with designing a data pipeline and implementing data flow management (input, processing, storage, and output) systems to meet the needs of the PSA network for internal analysis, reporting, and sharing with network and ultimately growers and producers.
Providing administration of existing databases ensuring databases operate smoothly, securely, and efficiently while designing their future growth as protocols evolve.
Creating visualizations from real-time and historical data for PSA partners.
Managing computer science interns on projects including web apps and data parsing activities.
Requirements and Preferences
Master’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
Department Required Skills
Experience in sustainable agriculture practices and field data collection
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with R and familiarity with multiple computing platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative research environment
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and data management skills
Careful attention to detail
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Contributing to research publications
Training in statistical modeling and visualization
Ability to recall information about protocols quickly and timely
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you learn of this opportunity?
NCSU Website
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NCSU Executive Search Services
Monster.com
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InsideHigherEd.com
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Other Online Job Board
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Job / Career Fair
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Professional Journal
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Professional Organization
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Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
NCSU Employee Referral
Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
Other
If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
Do you possess a Master’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least two years’ of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience?
Do you have experience in sustainable agriculture practices and field data collection?
Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?
Do you have experience with R and familiarity with multiple computing platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux?
Do you have the ability to work independently and in a collaborative research environment?
Do you have excellent organizational, interpersonal and data management skills?
Do you pay close attention to detail?
Do you have database management experience?
Have you contributed to research publications?
Have you had training in statistical modeling and visualization?
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515-2011
#J-18808-Ljbffr
This Data Engineer is integral to the program by managing and coordinating the PSA Data Flow team and will build visualizations around grower needs on a web platform by using data collected in real-time by network field technicians. The team is comprised of a network of multiple collaborating institutions from around the country that are part of the PSA program building a visualization web platform around grower needs by using data collected in real-time. The Data Engineer will need knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices as well as computer science and coding techniques to effectively parse and store data for modelers and future collaborators.
Responsibilities
Assisting with designing a data pipeline and implementing data flow management (input, processing, storage, and output) systems to meet the needs of the PSA network for internal analysis, reporting, and sharing with network and ultimately growers and producers.
Providing administration of existing databases ensuring databases operate smoothly, securely, and efficiently while designing their future growth as protocols evolve.
Creating visualizations from real-time and historical data for PSA partners.
Managing computer science interns on projects including web apps and data parsing activities.
Requirements and Preferences
Master’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
Department Required Skills
Experience in sustainable agriculture practices and field data collection
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with R and familiarity with multiple computing platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative research environment
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and data management skills
Careful attention to detail
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Contributing to research publications
Training in statistical modeling and visualization
Ability to recall information about protocols quickly and timely
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you learn of this opportunity?
NCSU Website
Job Alert (automated email from our system)
NCSU Executive Search Services
Monster.com
CareerBuilder.com
InsideHigherEd.com
HigherEdJobs.com
Other Online Job Board
Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
Job / Career Fair
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Professional Journal
Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
Radio / Television Advertisement
Professional Organization
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
NCSU Employee Referral
Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
Other
If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
Do you possess a Master’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least two years’ of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience?
Do you have experience in sustainable agriculture practices and field data collection?
Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?
Do you have experience with R and familiarity with multiple computing platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux?
Do you have the ability to work independently and in a collaborative research environment?
Do you have excellent organizational, interpersonal and data management skills?
Do you pay close attention to detail?
Do you have database management experience?
Have you contributed to research publications?
Have you had training in statistical modeling and visualization?
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515-2011
#J-18808-Ljbffr