Information Systems Specialist

With increased latitude for unreviewed activity and using a broad view of information systems technologies and their application to marine science and business systems, contributes substantially to the conception, organization, execution, management, and reporting of significant technological projects. An Information Systems Specialist is recognized within the Institution as an authority in his/her field of specialization or in management of complex projects.

Characteristic Duties

develops major portions of large complex information systems which operate over a wide range of current technologies, without supervision;
fulfills all the characteristic duties appropriate to an ISAssociate III, but with a broader view and understanding of information systems and their applications to and role in marine science;
exercises substantial creativity, motivation, and independence in information systems project development;
may serve as a principal investigator, with full responsibility for proposal preparation, grant financial and management oversight, and the supervision of the staff necessary to support the grant activities;
produces research findings for publication and/or reports to funding agencies.

Desired Qualifications
Appropriate academic background enhanced by more than 10 years of specifically related experience. All candidates must possess demonstrated excellence within a related field, i.e., a record of superior accomplishment--such as patents, publications, or documented instrumentation or systems--which provides objective evidence of original professional contributions and/or exceptional management skills. Career Potential:There is no appropriate time limit at this rank. Exceptional individuals can be considered for promotion when they have demonstrated creativity and considerable independent scientific judgment, as well as a demonstrated effectiveness as a project and scientific manager. Recognition within the Institution and within the broader oceanographic community as an authority in the field, is normally a prerequisite for promotion.

Last updated: February 25, 2013

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