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Service Operator Earth Observation Services

2015-10-06 15:05:21| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europes number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately 14 billion per year. A vacancy for a Service Operator and Digital Mapping Analyst has arisen with Airbus Defence Space in Farnborough to work on the Copernicus programme. The CDS Coordinated Data Access System layer of the CSCDA Copernicus Space Component Data Access has been established by the European Space Agency and is concerned with all aspects relating to the distribution and dissemination of satellite imagery procured in the context of Copernicus. The CDS layer and its subcomponents are responsible for managing the interface between suppliers of the relevant datasets and the Copernicus projects CSPs that are using the data for these five main areas Customer Interface functionalities SCI, e.g. user registration, information portal updates, help desk and order desk, including interaction with the various Copernicus Contributing Missions CCMs user services to coordinate mission planning and production, emergency activations handling Data Quality activities CQC to ensure data delivered by the CCMs is in line with requirements Data Dissemination activities CDD from all integrated CCMs to the CDS infrastructure Reporting on all service aspects CRP, including internal to ESA and external to CSPs reporting Configuration and coordination tasks CCO for ensuring overall system configuration is aligned and as expected. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include Act as the first point of contact help desk, service Support Desk Administrator for all users of the CSCDA, and provide the interface with the other components of the CSCDA infrastructure and Copernicus contributing missions Working in close cooperation with the help desk, assist users in translating their EO data requests into optimal data orders, taking into account quotas, availability of already acquired data and the feasibility of planning new acquisitions for predefined and ondemand EO datasets Manage the full endtoend data ordering process from the initial request to the final delivery of the data to the user Proactively gather weekly information on the services provided by the users CSPs on activities related to their Copernicus projects, any relevant operational news and information on the Copernicus Contributing Missions CCM Edit the gathered information and publish in a user friendly and professional way to the appropriate sections on the CSCDA Portal Handle emergency requests issued by the projects and translate into optimal satellite dataset solutions Undertaking efficient emergency tasking assessments in order to select which satellite suppliers should be considered in support of the emergency requests Prepare inputs as required for inclusion in the monthly reporting provided to the Agency Provide input as required for updating the operational procedures and user guides Ensure the execution of the tasks described continually meets or exceed the relevant contractual KPIs Participate at regular team meetings, briefings and training sessions Professionally represent Airbus Defence and Space at external meetings and conferences Utilise the tools and constantly monitor their performance and look for any improvements that could lead to efficiency savings Be courteous, professional and helpful to all users Other tasks relevant to the business as directed Assist with the technical bid preparation against individual tenders received from the EC on risk and recovery mapping Use satellite data to undertake production mapping Reference Maps, Predisaster Situation Maps and Postdisaster Situation Map. Working Times Week 1 0800 1630 Monday to Friday Week 2 1130 2000 Monday to Friday. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience Degree in GIS, Geography or related discipline with previous experience in Remote Sensing. Customer Service experience is mandatorykey for this role. Experience of accessing commercial Earth Observation data catalogue systems, web content management systems. Working knowledgeexperience of GIS Desktop Software ArcGIS preferred. Previous data captureediting experience preferred. Photointerpretation skillsexperience using high resolution satellite imagery. Experience in dataset creation and Earth Observation products handling. Knowledge of Europes Earth Observation programme Copernicus would be a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail, good report writing and documentation skills. Please apply for this vacancy on line at our careers site www.jobs.airbusgroup.com with your CV attached. To apply click here

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Operations Manager Earth Observation Services

2015-10-01 19:05:38| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

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Earth Observation Projects Specialist

2015-09-16 20:05:12| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Earth Observation Projects Specialist in the Industry Section, Exploitation and Services Division, Science, Applications and Future Technologies Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes, seconded from ESA to the World Bank Group Social, Urban, Rural Resilience Global Practice. This position is for a limited duration of three years, nonrenewable, and is classified in the A2A4 grade band on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION World Bank Group Washington DC, USA. DUTIES The appointee will be responsible for promoting increased awareness of and for the operational use of Earth Observation EO information services within the World Bank. This will involve working in close cooperation with both bank staff and endusers in client states developing countries in support of demonstration projects with specialist EO service providers. The longterm objective is to achieve widespread acceptance and sustainability of EObased products and services within Bank operations. The main tasks will be liaising with World Bank WB project teams to facilitate smooth and timely interaction with the ESA teams managing the setup of largerscale EO Service demonstrations in support of WB projects in the domains of urban development, agriculture rural development, and water resources management liaising with endusers in the client states for these WB projects to facilitate their feedback regarding the utility of EObased information delivered, and promote increased takeup of EO services by a broader user base raising awareness of EO capabilities across a broader network of WB staff and capture and report on their operational requirements for geospatial information with a view to establishing longerterm adoption of such services in WB operations providing technical support to the land policy geospatial Global Lead in the area of Geospatial Information Systems GIS and their use in setting up a new geospatial initiative within the Bank supporting the communication of achievements via the relevant communication and education channels. These activities fall within the scope of the EO Envelope Programme, Value Adding Element VAE. This supports EO service providers to bridge the gap between new applications and sustainable EObased information services. It capitalises on innovative developments in science and technology resulting from ESA and European national EO missions. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or similar qualification in remote sensing, geospatial information or Earth sciences. A few years work experience postMasters in the area of EO applications and an understanding of the global sustainable development policy context is required. Knowledge of WB operations is an advantage. For this position, candidates must have a good knowledge of ESA and its activities in particular the EO exploitation programmes STSE, SEOM, DUE VAE and the broader capabilities of the European EO service sector an experience of pursuing dialogue with institutional users especially in developing countries, understanding the associated information requirements, and identifying longerterm opportunities for EO information services an excellent written and oral communication skills a background in geospatial analysis and experience with image processing, computer technology, and GIS software. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively, both in a team setting and autonomously. They must be able and willing to work in a highly multicultural environment. They should be selfmotivated, resultsoriented and flexible enough to be able to work in a range of technical areas. For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 14 October 2015. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to Human Resources, ESA, 810 rue MarioNikis, 75738 Paris, Cedex 15 France. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.

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Borehole Monitoring in an Observation Well

2015-09-15 12:31:16| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Isodaq RTU Automatically Transmits Data to PC via GSM/GPRS CHESTERLAND, OH CAS DataLoggers has provided the datalogging solution for a municipal authority collecting hydrologic data from an observation well. The borehole is a shaft 30 feet below ground, down which a sensor has been dangled into the groundwater...

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