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GNSS Service Centre Supervisor

2013-03-22 10:36:49| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Date of Publication 20 March 2013 Deadline for applications 19 April 2013 by 2359 hours CET Type of Contract Temporary Agent Place of employment Brussels with future relocation to other GSA sites GradeFunction Group AD 8 Contract Duration 5 years Monthly basic salary1 6.299,95 Organisational Department GNSS Exploitation Programme team Reporting To GNSS Exploitation Programme Manager Possible reserve list valid until 31122014 Desired Start Date 01092013 Level of security clearance2 CONFI EU GNSS Exploitation Programme department The role of the European GNSS Agency, in the exploitation phase, shall include tasks in particular as follows i Operational activities of the Galileo and EGNOS programmes including system infrastructure management, maintenance, ongoing improvement, certification and standardisation, as well as service provision ii Development and deployment activities of the evolution and future generations of the systems, including procurement activities. The GNSS exploitation programme team is in charge of managing the exploitation phases of the EGNOS and Galileo programmes, and shall in particular Manage the execution of the EGNOS and Galileo exploitation phases in compliance with the ECGSA delegation agreements, controlling the associated schedule, costs and risks Analyse, define and implement the EGNOS and Galileo exploitation concepts Manage the EGNOS and Galileo infrastructure operations, maintenance, protection, ongoing improvement and evolutions activities, through associated contracts andor working arrangements Manage the standardisation activities associated with the EGNOS and Galileo programmes Manage the operational interfaces and service provision to the EGNOS and Galileo users Liaise with the GSA Market Development Department for the market strategy and development of the EGNOS and Galileo use Liaise with the GSA Security Department and Security Accreditation Board for ensuring the accreditation of the EGNOS and Galileo systems and services Liaise with the EASA and other relevant authorities to ensure certification of the EGNOS and Galileo systems and services Liaise with the EC and ESA for all matters dealing with the EGNOS and Galileo exploitationrelated activities. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The GNSS Service Centre Supervisor reports to the GNSS Galileo Exploitation Programme Manager. Nevertheless such hierarchical reporting may change, in perspective of a more mature organizational structure, to be found as soon as the GSA GNSS exploitation will enter its next phase. The GNSS Service Centre GSC operations will initially start with the GSC nucleus operations, covering a Galileo information system and a helpdesk. The GSC nucleus will be upgraded to support from 2014 onwards the Galileo early service provision. Following the procurement of a new GSC facility GSC v1, the service centre will support the Galileo Open Service and the Commercial Service provision from 2015 onwards. Herhis main task is to manage the operations and procurements of the GNSS Service Centre GSC. Shehe is responsible for Managing the operations of the GNSS Service Centre, operated in Madrid Managing the GNSS Service Centre procurements, including infrastructure, operations maintenance and hosting services Managing all GSC related activities of system testing and service validation campaigns Elaborating and implementing a service provision strategy for the GSC Specifying, negotiating and monitoring the inservice Key Performance Indicators applicable to the GSC service provider Contributing to the definition of the future Galileo service levels commitments, ensuring coordination with other GNSSSBAS Service Providers Contributing to the design of the Galileo Services, of their extensions and of their evolutions Service Performance Requirements, Service Performance Definition Documents, User and Signal Performance Requirements Supporting the GSA Market Department for addressing user communities queries related to Galileo service provision Liaising with EC and ESA related to all aspects of the GNSS service centre Liaising with the GSA Legal and Contracts Department and with the Administration and Finance Department for procurement and project management activities Supporting the GNSS Exploitation Programme Manager for any topics related to EGNOS and Galileo service centres. 1Please note that salaries are adjusted based upon a correction coefficient as calculated by the Commission Currently, 01 June 2012, the weightings are 100 BE, 84,2 CZ, 116,1 FR, 134,4 UK. 2The successful candidate must hold a valid personnel security clearance at the above defined EU level or be able and willing to apply for a security clearance immediately after the contract award. The procedure for obtaining a personnel security clearance shall be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Eligibility criteria For your application to be considered by the Agency, you must meet the following criteria a A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more, OR 2. b A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and at least one year of appropriate professional experience when the normal period of university education is three years 3. In addition to the above, to possess appropriate professional experience of at least nineyears Ad 1a following of the award of diploma ad 1b following the end of professional experience in positions relevant to the aforementioned duties Be a national of a Member State of the European Union Be able to serve a full 5 yearterm before reaching the retirement age of 65 Be entitled to his or her full rights as citizen1 Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service Meet the character requirements for the duties involved Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of hisher duties and Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.2 A. Selection criteria If your application is eligible, you will be selected for an interview based upon the following criteria 1 Qualifications and experience Essential University degree in the exact science, such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science Good experience relevant to the tasks described above Experience in public infrastructure andor services project management, including schedule, costs and risks management Experience and background in navigation systems Good expertise and background in Aeronautics, Defence andor Space programme management within an EU or ESA environment Advantageous Experience and background in EGNOS and Galileo programmes Experience and background in securitydriven andor safetydriven public infrastructure andor services programmes Experience in working at EU institutions Experience in working with international GNSS Service Providers Knowledge of one or more EU languages in addition to the ones required. 2 Behavioural competences Excellent communication skills in English Motivation and knowledge of EU and GSA Working with others Stress management flexibility Analysis problem solving Delivering quality and results Prioritising and organising. SELECTION PROCEDURE The selection procedure includes the following steps After registration, each application will be checked in order to verify that it meets the eligibility criteria All eligible applications will be evaluated by a Selection Committee based on the selection criteria defined in this vacancy notice The bestqualified candidates, all those who obtained the highest number of points within the evaluation, will be shortlisted for an interview. The minimum threshold is 65 of the total points. During the interview, the Selection Committee will examine each candidates profile and will assess their relevancy for this post. In order to support the evaluation via interview, shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo written tests relevant to the job content the minimum threshold for this test is 50 of the total points allocated for it and to complete part of the process in their second EU language As a result of the interviews, the Selection Committee will recommend the most suitable candidates for this post to be placed on a reserve list. This list may also be used for recruitment of a similar post depending on the Agencys needs. Inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee recruitment. The reserve list will be presented to the Appointing Authority who may decide to convene a second interview and ultimately will appoint the successful candidate to the post. Indicative date for the interview and written test3 1st half of June 2013 1 Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record. 2Before a successful candidate can be appointed, she will be medically examined by a selected medical service so that the Agency will be satisfied that she fulfils the requirement of Article 28e of the Staff Regulation of Officials of the European Communities. 3 The date might be modified depending on the availability of the Selection Board members. APPLICATION PROCEDURE For applications to be considered valid, candidates must submit an email to jobsatgsa.europa.euwith a subject line of SURNAMENameVacancy Reference Number and which containsthe Agencys approved application form Download it here httpwww.gsa.europa.eusitesdefaultfilesuploadsGSAapplicationform2.doc The form must be Completed in English Fully completed, pointing out the professional experience relevant to this position incl. calculation of years, months Printed, signed and clearly scanned in Named as follows SURNAMENameVacancy Ref. number e.g. SPENCERMarcGSA.2012.123 In Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat pdf format The application shall be accompanied by a scanned ID card andor passport, and a copy of a diploma giving access to the gradefunction group bearing a date of issue. The application will be rejected if it is not duly completed, if it is not signed by hand or if it is not provided in the prescribed format. Supporting documents showing evidence of the information given in the application will be requested at a later stage. Do not, however, send any supporting documentation with your application until the Agency requests so. No documents will be sent back to candidates. Applications must be sent to jobsatgsa.europa.eu and received by the deadline listed on page 01 of this vacancy notice at the latest, clearly indicating the vacancy reference number in the subject line. Candidates are reminded not to wait until the final days before the closing date of applications submissions. The Agency cannot be held responsible for any lastminute malfunction due to any overflow of the mailbox.

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Flight Key Cell Supervisor

2013-02-28 12:38:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Date of Publication 26 Feb 2013 Deadline for applications 25 March 2013 by 2359 CET Type of Contract Temporary Agent Place of employment Initially Brussels BE, later to be relocated temporarily then permanently to St Germain en Laye FR default location andor Swanwick UK1, with significant prolonged presence to French Guyana Grade AD7 Possible reserve list valid until 31.12.2013 Contract Duration 5 years Monthly basic salary2 5.568,11 Organisational Department GSMC, Technical Team Reporting To GSMC Technical Manager Desired Start Date 16 August 2013 or earlier Level of security clearance3 SECRET UE Crypto GALILEO SECURITY MONITORING CENTRE GSMC GALILEO GALILEO is the European Unions future autonomous Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS which will be interoperable with other existing GNSS systems, in particular the United States Global Positioning System GPS. The main services that have already been specified for GALILEO are the following Open Service OS shall provide position and timing signals, free of user charge. Performance will be competitive with, but complementary to, GPS to enable dual constellation usage. Public Regulated Service PRS. This service provides position and timing to specific governmentdesignated users requiring a high continuity of service. Access to this service will be controlled with encryption of the space signals and usage of approved receivers that have the signal decryption keys. Search and Rescue Services SAR. Galileo will improve the time to detection and the accuracy of location of distress beacons over the current Search and Rescue services provided by COSPASSARSAT. It will also provide an acknowledgement to the user of receipt of the distress message. It is expected that a Full Operational Capability will be ready in 2015 with a full ground infrastructure as well as enough satellites to enable autonomous positioning FOC1 while a full satellite constellation will come a few years later FOC2. Meanwhile it is expected that an Initial Operational Capability IOC will be already declared open earlier based on a partial infrastructure. GSMC The GSMC will be the hub of European GNSS security. It has the mission to provide a secure EU facility that offers a secure method for public regulated services PRS users to interact with the Galileo System Operator. This will simplify the operation of the Galileo system and provide assurance to PRS users that sensitive information relating to their use of Galileo is suitably managed and protected. The GSMC also coordinates the implementation of Joint Action instructions received from the EU SitCen Situation Centre. The operation of the GSMCs within the Galileo system is the responsibility of the GSA. It will be required to deliver the following specific missions Management of PRS access including receiver and PRS order management Command and control of operating modes affecting the security of Galileo services Galileo security monitoring including signal compliance and PRS Security Message verification Response to European GNSS crisis and security events Process management, such as the dissemination of Standard Operating Procedures SOPs Fulfil operational tasks of the Crypto Distribution Authority, including the flight key management flight Provision of European GNSS security expertise and analysis. Recruitment for the GSMC started in 2011 and shall continue with a view for the GSMC to become fully operational in 2015 with an anticipated 3040 people. The organisation is composed of three teams working under the leadership of the GSMC Manager the Operations Team, the Technical Team, and the Administrative Team. The Technical Team with an anticipated 710 people working under the leadership of the GSMC Technical Manager, its primary missions are to 1 ensure the availability for the Operations Team of a suitable technical infrastructure buildings to be provided by France and UK, and information technology assets 2 ensure appropriate security operating measures and document exchange are implemented in the centre 3 regarding cryptographic material and information, acting as the Crypto Distribution Authority CDA for the GSMCs own activities and as a centralized monitoring point related of the management thereof for all Galileo actors, and contribute to key transport in particular flight keys those going into satellites 4 contribute to other GSMC missions. Location The Headquarters of the GSA are located in Prague. The GSMC team is currently located in Brussels. However the GSMC building facilities and Galileo related information technology equipment shall be located in two sites, one in France in SaintGermainenLaye where the main operations are due to take place and one in the United Kingdom in Swanwick. The GSMC team will stay in Brussels until relocation of each team member from 20132014 to France andor UK depending on 1 the post and 2 the delivery of the GSMC building infrastructure and services by France and UK and of Galileo Equipment by ESA and their contractors. The timing of such deliveries could temporarily impact work location until 2014. From 2015 onwards, further operational considerations of such deliveries could impact the permanent work location split between the countries and thus the final assigned location. Consequently, although France is currently being considered the default location for most GSMC posts, from 2015 onwards staff members joining the GSMC Staff in 2013 could be assigned a definitive location in the UK. The FKC supervisor is also expected to have significant presence in French Guyana. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The FKC supervisor shall report to the GSMC Technical Manager, being supervised also by the CDA COMSEC Officer who manages the CDA, and shall be responsible for Preparing FKC activities for incoming launch campaign in relation with ESA, the Galileo Control Centres in Italy and Germany and the Launch site in Kourou Transportation of classified flight keys from GCC to launch site Supervision of crypto activities from the generation of the keys to the loading of the keys into the satellites and surveillance of the classified satellites until the launch Managing the overall budget, schedule, deliverables and risks associated with the GSMC technical programme Ensuring the integration of the Launch campaign schedule within the wider Galileo programme Providing regular reporting to the CDA Chair Coordinator4, GSMC Technical Manager, GSMC Manager, GSA Executive Director and external stakeholders on current programme status and risks Handling security incidents with national authorities Providing advice and support on project management matters to the main actors of a launch campaign ESA, Arianespace, CNES, SAT manufacturer, etc.. Typical tasks Organisation of FKC meetings with MSs and ESA about 6 per year Preparation of an annual Work Plan in relation with the CDA Management Plan Management of the specific documentation for FKC SoP, security notice Coordination of the FKC team planning, convocation, flight keys transportation, administrative work, etc. Reporting daily activities during the main phases of a launch campaign schedule key generation and launch campaign Presence on launch site from the arrival of the satellites to the launch estimated 60 days in Kourou for each launch campaign, with multiple launch campaigns expected in coming years Production of reports for the GSAP and SAB with recommendations to improve the work of the FKC one report per month. Location Permanent locationsBrussels Belgium initially, followed by a permanent relocation in France SaintGermainenLaye andor the UK in Swanwick once the relevant site is fully ready mid 2013 to 2014 time frame expected. Although France is currently being considered the default location for this post, from 2015 onwards this position could be assigned a definitive location in the UK. Frequent missions and detachment to o Europe during key generation 1 week and French Guyana during each Launch Campaign 5070 days per launch, currently up to 3 launches per year foreseen. o France, UK, and occasional ones in other locations, mainly to Belgium Brussels after permanent relocation and Czech Republic Prague. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS A. Eligibility criteria For your application to be considered by the Agency, you must meet the following criteria i A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is four years or more, OR ii A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least one year when the normal period of university education is at least three years. 2. In addition to the above, to possess appropriate professional experience of at least six years Ad 1i following of the award of diploma, Ad 1ii following the end of professional experience in positions relevant to the aforementioned duties 3. Be a national of a Member State of the European Union 4. Be able to serve a full 5 yearterm before reaching the retirement age of 65 5. Be entitled to his or her full rights as citizen 6. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military service 7. Meet the character requirements for the duties involved5 8. Have a thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of hisher duties and 9. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post.6 B. Selection criteria If your application is eligible, you will be selected for an interview based upon the following criteria 1 Essential Qualifications and Experience University degree in a relevant field Engineering, Informatics, Exact sciences, Mathematics etc. Very good experience relevant to the above described tasks and responsibilities Experience in campaigns or project management of space technology projects involving multiple stakeholders Experience with EU COMSEC material management rules and procedures as COMSEC officer or Crypto custodian, in particular with EU COMSEC as well as demonstrated experience 1 in adapting of such rules andor procedures to specific COMSEC environments and 2 in ensure their implementation, such experience preferably in environments similar that of the FKC Ability to synthesize abstract concepts and to write and present reports in a structured and comprehensive way to a nonexpert audience Excellent communication skills in English and very good communication skills in French. 2 Desirable Qualifications and Experience Experience in the handling of classified material, including issues related to EU or national security Experience in GNSS and the Galileo Programme Knowledge of the Galileo System and PRS design Ability to work with and lead a multinational team, ensuring smooth communication and ability to harmonize practices from such team members nations. 3 Behavioural Competences Motivation and knowledge of EU and GSA Working with others Stress management flexibility Analysis problem solving Delivering quality and results Prioritising and organising Management Leadership. SELECTION PROCEDURE The selection procedure includes the following steps After registration, each application will be checked in order to verify that it meets the eligibility criteria All eligible applications will be evaluated by a Selection Committee based on the selection criteria defined in this vacancy notice The bestqualified candidates, all those who obtained the highest number of points within the evaluation, will be shortlisted for an interview. The minimum threshold is 65 of the total points. During the interview, the Selection Committee will examine each candidates profile and will assess their relevancy for this post. In order to support the evaluation via interview, shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo written tests relevant to the job content the minimum threshold for this test is 50 of the total points allocated for it and to complete part of the process in their second EU language As a result of the interviews, the Selection Committee will recommend the most suitable candidates for this post to be placed on a reserve list. This list may also be used for recruitment of a similar post depending on the Agencys needs. Inclusion on the reserve list does not guarantee recruitment. The reserve list will be presented to the Appointing Authority who may decide to convene a second interview and ultimately will appoint the successful candidate to the post. Planned dates for the interview and the written test7 April 2013 Candidates are strictly forbidden to make any contact with the Selection Committee members, either directly or indirectly. Any infringement of this rule will lead to disqualification from the selection procedure. APPLICATION PROCEDURE For applications to be considered valid, candidates must submit an email to jobsgsa.europa.euwith a subject line of SURNAMENameVacancyReference Number and which contains the Agencys approved application form Download it here httpwww.gsa.europa.eugodocumentapplicationform This form must be Completed in English Fully completed, pointing out the professional experience relevant to this position incl. calculation of years, months Printed, signed and clearly scanned in Named as follows SURNAMENameVacancyRef.number e.g. SPENCERMarcGSA.2012.549 In Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat pdf format The application shall be accompanied by a scanned ID card andor passport, and a copy of a diploma giving access to the gradefunction group bearing a date of issue. The application will be rejected if it is not duly completed, if it is not signed by hand or if it is not provided in the prescribed format. Supporting documents showing evidence of the information given in the application will be requested at a later stage. Do not, however, send any supporting documentation with your application until the Agency requests so. No documents will be sent back to candidates. Applications must be sent to jobsgsa.europa.eu and received by the deadline listed on page 01 of this vacancy notice at the latest, clearly indicating the vacancy reference number in the subject line. Candidates are reminded not to wait until the final days before the closing date of applications submissions. The Agency cannot be held responsible for any lastminute malfunction due to any overflow of the mailbox. 1See explanations in Context section. 2Please note that salaries are adjusted based upon a correction coefficient as calculated by the Commission Currently, 01 June 2012, the weightings are 100 BE, 84,2 CZ, 116,1 FR, 134,4 UK. 3The successful candidate must hold a valid personnel security clearance at the above defined EU level or be able and willing to apply for a security clearance immediately after the contract award. The procedure for obtaining a personnel security clearance shall be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate. In case the job holder does not obtainmaintain the respective personal security clearance the contract shall be terminated. 4 See other application notice. Post is for the Security Accreditation Team i.e. not within the GSMC team. 5Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the candidates criminal record. 6Before a successful candidate can be appointed, she will be medically examined by a selected medical service so that the Agency will be satisfied that she fulfils the requirement of Article 28e of the Staff Regulation of Officials of the European Communities. 7 The date might be modified depending on the availability of the Selection Board members.

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Production Technician/Production Supervisor

2013-02-21 12:28:00| Latest beverage industry jobs - from just-drinks.com

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Supervisor Farr to Testify at State Senate Hearing on Hydraulic Fracturing

2013-02-12 03:38:35| Waste Management - Topix.net

Santa Barbara County Third District Supervisor Doreen Farr will be offering testimony regarding hydraulic fracturing on Tuesday morning to the Senate Committees on Natural Resources and Water and Environmental Quality in Sacramento.

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