Cartographer Jobs with NOAA available!

 Cartographer Jobs with NOAA available! Great option for a graduating senior/recent grad! 

Three Cartographer positions will open up on USA Jobs on Friday, April 16 in the Office of Coast Survey's Marine Chart Division at NOAA.  We are recruiting these positions under both MAP and DE hiring authorities, please see the descriptions in the announcements to see which you qualify for.  

In order to qualify for the cartographer job series, you must have a degree in cartography or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 semester hours in cartography and/or directly related science, and related mathematics. Such course work includes, but is not limited to, cartography, astronomy, geodesy, photogrammetry, physical and geological oceanography, computer science, land surveying, geophysics, physical geography, and remote sensing. The 30 semester hours must have included at least 6, but no more than 15, semester hours of college level, non-business mathematics or statistics (i.e., college level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, or scientific mathematics or statistics requiring equivalent college-level courses as prerequisites). 

These are great jobs!  Coast Survey is the nation’s nautical chart-maker. We are responsible for updating charts, surveying the seafloor, responding to maritime emergencies, and searching for underwater obstructions that pose a danger to navigation.  Since what we do is very specialized, we will teach you what you need to know in training classes and on the job as long as you come in with a strong foundation in physical geography and geographic information systems (and/or any of the related coursework listed above) and are ready to learn.

The announcements (linked below) will open for 11 days from 4/16/2021 and close on 4/26/2021.

Cartographer (DE) 

Cartographer (MAP)

PAID Summer NOAA Internships in the Chesapeake Bay

 NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office - Summer 2021 Internships

Each summer, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and Chesapeake Research Consortium team up to offer several paid summer internships primarily for college students. In summer 2021, the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office will offer six internships covering a range of Chesapeake Bay science, policy and education efforts. Each paid internship will run 12 weeks (mid-May through mid-August). They are intended for students who will be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college study. 

Applications are due February 20, 2021.

We invite interested students to learn more about these internship opportunities and how to apply by visiting the NCBO internship webpage.

Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your students and colleagues.

Additional Details: 

Below are some brief descriptions of each of the internship programs and corresponding opportunities.

NCBO Supports interns through two different programs, The Chesapeake-Student Recruitment, Early Advisement and Mentoring and NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program.

The Chesapeake-Student Recruitment, Early Advisement and Mentoring (C-StREAM) Program is for college students who identify as people of color and/or who are first-generation college students. Learn more about the C-StREAM program and application process. 

We will host two interns through this program in summer 2021. We are still finalizing the position descriptions for these opportunities. The deadline for application will be February 20, 2021. The internship opportunities will focus on:

• Sustainable Fisheries: Help share fisheries and habitat science related to invasive blue catfish spread and impacts with resource managers. 

• GIS Analysis of Chesapeake Seabed Data for Habitat Mapping Products: Assist with translating hydrographic and seabed habitat data into habitat mapping products. 

• Blue Carbon Data Detective and Crediting Protocol Review: Support Bay Program partners at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science is assessing the science and strategies to related to climate resilience activities for the Chesapeake Bay

The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program lets college students work and learn about science, policy, and education programming. Learn more about the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program and application process. 

We will host four interns through this program in summer 2021. The application deadline is February 20, 2021. Here are the internship opportunities: 

• Climate Change Indicator Project: Assist with the development of a framework document for climate change indicators that includes conceptual case studies on connecting physical change indicators with impacts to living resources and habitats, as well as potential resilience activities to minimize negative impacts. If in-person, it will be based in Annapolis, Maryland.

• Data Visualization: Assist with the development of updated capabilities and a data visualization application for the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System. If in-person, it will be based in Annapolis, Maryland.

• Environmental Literacy: Create educator resources for the Bay Backpack website and help plan and implement trainings for the Environmental Science Training Center, including the Mid-Atlantic Climate Change Education Conference. If in-person, it will be based in Oxford, Maryland.

• Applying Satellite-Derived Data to Coastal Resource Management (in partnership with the NOAA North Atlantic Regional Team): Work with satellite and environmental data science professionals to develop satellite-derived geospatial data products and integrate them with socioeconomic indicators through a coastal knowledge hub. If in-person, it will be based in College Park, Maryland.

In all of our internship programming we are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive science-oriented workforce. We highly encourage applicants from historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities.

Contact us with questions on any of these Chesapeake Bay internships.

Bart Merrick
Education Coordinator
NOAA Environmental Science Training Center
Cooperative Oxford Lab
904 South Morris St.
Oxford, MD 21654
Phone: 410-295-3142
Email: bart.merrick@noaa.gov
Web: www.chesapeakebay.noaa.gov

William Lapenta NOAA Student Internship Program .Applications will be accepted Nov 20 - Feb 1.

 Hello everyone!

 

I hope all is going well!. I just wanted to let you know about the pending release of the William Lapenta NOAA Student Internship Program application on Nov 20. The deadline for application is February 1, 2021. Undergraduate students (must have completed their second year) as well as graduate students are eligible. 

 

This program, once the domain of the National Weather Service, has expanded to the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) labs and programs this year, offering a diversity of new experiences at NOAA. Because OAR is the hub for NOAA research, the focus of the program has also broadened to include such areas as climate impacts on terrestrial and marine species, Earth system science, air-sea interactions, coastal inundation, global modeling, atmospheric chemistry, as well as social science. 

 

Please see the link below or contact me for more information. If there is interest in learning more, I would be happy to set up an information session for students and faculty. Please feel free to forward and share my contact details with anyone.

 

Thanks and cheers!

 

https://www.weather.gov/ncep/student_internships

 

 

-- 

Todd Christenson

Program Analyst

OAR Program Manager-William Lapenta NOAA Student Internship Program

NOAA Climate Program Office

Office: 301-734-1229

Cell: 410-251-2440

todd.christenson@noaa.gov

https://cpo.noaa.gov/ 

 

Student Opportunities at NOAA

National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Asheville Student Trainee-check out this opportunity!

National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Asheville is hiring a Student Trainee

Job Description: As a Student Trainee (Physical or Library Science), you will perform a variety of developmental assignments, duties in an office responsible for acquiring, processing, archiving, documenting, and disseminating environmental data from satellites and other sources for use by government, commerce, industry, the scientific and engineering communities, and the general public. These assignments will be under closer than normal supervision that may involve rotations.

Please visit link below to view job listing:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/578432900

NOAA Physical Scientist

NOAA's Office of Coast Survey Hydrographic Survey Division has three Physical Scientist  positions 2 in Norfolk, VA and 1 in Seattle, WA that have been posted on USAJobs. 

The announcement will be open for 14 days; it is set to open on Friday, April 24, 2020, and close on Thursday, May 7, 2020.  

To qualify for a Physical Scientist job series, you must either have a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics or have a combination of education and experience in testing of hydrographic systems, industry standard software, research and planning of hydrographic surveys above would also qualify you.  All applicants need to have specialized experience detailed in the announcement.

These positions include a physical requirement that includes being comfortable ascending and descending rope ladders to embark/disembark from small boats for operations, life, wear and perform in equipment that weights up to 50 lbs and perform work on a moving ship. 

These are great jobs!  Coast Survey is the nation’s nautical chart-maker. We are responsible for upgrading charts, surveying the seafloor, responding to maritime emergencies, and searching for underwater obstructions that pose a danger to navigation.  Since what we do is very specialized, we'll teach you what you need to know in your training class and on the job as long as you come in with a strong foundation in physical geography and geographic information systems (and/or any of the related coursework listed above) and are ready to learn.

NOAA's Office of Coast Survey Internship/Summer Hire Opportunities

NOAA's Office of Coast Survey has several summer positions available for qualified candidates through Earth Resources Technology, Inc. Check out the following listings and if you are interested, apply by February 24th!

Help Desk Intern 1, Silver Spring, MD

Help Desk Intern 2  Silver Spring, MD

Field Library Intern  Silver Spring, MD

Hydrographic Data Intern  Silver Spring, MD

Database Development Intern  Silver Spring, MD

External Source Data Intern Norfolk, VA

Coastal Ocean Modeling Intern  Silver Spring, MD

Physical Science Intern 1  Silver Spring, MD

Physical Science Intern 2  Silver Spring, MD

Bathymetric Data Intern 1  Silver Spring, MD

Bathymetric Data Intern 2 Norfolk, VA

Bathymetric Data Intern 3 Durham, NH

NOAA Cartographer Positions

NOAA's Office of Coast Survey Marine Chart Division has three Cartographer positions in Silver Spring, MD have been posted on USAJobs. 

The announcement will be open for 10 days from January 27, 2020 and close on February 5, 2020.

To qualify you must have a degree in Cartography; or a major that included or was supplemented by at least 30 hours in cartography or directly related science and mathematics or a combination of education and experience.  Experience would include assisting in the production/distribution of nautical products and services, utilizing charting databases and/or geospatial software to update chart products, communicating and educating users on cartographic products/services and research to identify solutions to route cartographic issues.  PLease see position description for more details. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mike Brown, Deputy Chief, Marine Chart Division (mike.brown@noaa.gov).

NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Internships

The Chesapeake-Student Recruitment, Early Advisement and Mentoring (C-StREAM) Program focuses on recruiting, advising, and mentoring college students from communities that are currently underrepresented in the environmental field and that historically have been excluded from opportunities to pursue careers in environmental research and management. For these internships, C-StREAM will accept applications from students who identify as people of color and/or who are first-generation college students. Learn more about the application process for C-StREAM. Applications for these positions are due February 15, 2020. 

We will host two summer interns through C-StREAM in 2020:

• Field Technician: Support our field program through oyster reef monitoring, water column and nearshore habitat monitoring, and acoustic telemetry data collection. Work will be conducted on a range of vessel platforms and sizes; based in Annapolis, Maryland.
• Chesapeake Bay Restoration and Protection Policy: Help to develop an “indicator”—tracking statistics—on forage species that will be used by resource managers as they consider management of pretty for key predators. Based in Annapolis, Maryland.

The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to work with NOAA and Chesapeake Bay Program personnel on science, policy, and education programming. Learn more about the application process for the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Summer Internship Program. Applications for these positions are due by February 20, 2020. 

We will host three interns through this program in 2020:

• Climate Change Indicator Development Support: Identify data and devise ways to use this information in “indicators” that will be used to track trends and progress toward advancing climate resiliency. Based in Annapolis, Maryland.
• Buoy Data Visualization: Assist with updating capabilities for an application that visualizes data from the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System. Based in Annapolis, Maryland.
• Environmental Literacy Database Support: Develop and populate a database that includes georeferenced data and descriptive information about environmental education grant recipients and program participants. Support planning and implementation of summer teacher workshops and conferences. Based in Oxford, Maryland.

NOAA Scholarship Opportunities

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA’s programs and mission. Over 100 students are selected each year for participation in the Ernest F. Hollings and Educational Partnership Program (EPP) scholarship programs. These scholarships include support for two years of undergraduate study and summer internship opportunities at NOAA facilities across the country.  

For information on program benefits and how to apply, visit our web sites:

• Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarship: ww.noaa.gov/eppscholarship
• Application Deadline:  January 31, 2020
• Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship: www.noaa.gov/hollings
• Application Deadline:  January 31, 2020 

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizen 
• 3.0 GPA (Hollings) or 3.2 GPA (EPP)
• Full-time second year student at an accredited four-year undergraduate program or third year student at a five-year undergraduate program; community college or transfer students must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when applying for the scholarship and submit proof of acceptance prior to starting the program
• Majoring in NOAA mission disciplines, including but not limited to: atmospheric science, biology, cartography, chemistry, computer science, education, engineering, environmental science, geodesy, geography, marine science, mathematics, meteorology, oceanography, physical science, photogrammetry, physics, etc.
• Enrolled at a Minority Serving Institution (EPP Scholarship only)

For further information, contact the Office of Education Scholarship Programs at: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov or (301) 628-2913

NOAA Paid Summer Opportunities

NOAA currently has two paid summer hire positions posted now with the contractor ERT at NOAA's Office of Coast Survey located in Silver Spring, MD:

IOCM Precision Port Area GIS Redefinition Intern --  This project will involve taking an existing GIS port boundaries project worked on by previous summer hires to the next level.  We need to define smaller ports within these larger port areas, establishing criteria to refine with Coast Survey customers and determine a shoreward boundary or buffer.  Work will fluctuate between interviewing colleagues for Coast Survey to establish final criteria defining a "port," and the hands-on GIS analysis to update the port boundary layers into an atlas of ports.  

Ocean Forecast System Intern -- The intern will develop skill assessments and visualization tools for the US West Coast Ocean Forecast System (WCOFS).  The intern will learn about aspects of physical oceanography and numerical modeling used to predict sea level, transports, temperature and other oceanic variables and apply these concepts during development.  (This position would be appropriate for students more interested in the heavy programming side of GIS or for someone in another related field -- other physical science or engineering -- with strong programming skills and interests.)

For more than two centuries, Coast Survey has provided navigation products and services that ensure safe and efficient maritime commerce.  Coast Survey maintains the nation's nautical charts, surveys the coastal seafloor, responds to national maritime emergencies, and searches for underwater obstructions and wreckage.  

Positions will be filled by ERT on a rolling basis and are for this summer; however, the start and end dates are flexible.

If you have any questions, please contact kathleen.jamison@noaa.gov

GEOG Career & Internship Fair March 29

Join us for our Geographical Sciences Career & Internship Fair on Friday, March 29 at 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Stamp Student Union Atrium!

Follow this link to see the current employers we have scheduled for the event: https://umd-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=GEOG19SP

NOAA Internships

There are five paid 10-week summer 2019 Marine Geography positions in total hosted by NOAA's National Ocean Service, including three in Office of Coast Survey and two within the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.  Positions include a salary and a housing stipend for students or recent graduates who are not already living near the work site.  Positions are located at sites around the U.S., including Silver Spring, Maryland; Seattle, Washington; Alpena, Michigan; and Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts. Greening Youth Foundation will be accepting applications through February 22, 2019.  

The links below will take you to the application site for each position:

Hydrographic Survey Intern (Office of Coast Survey, Seattle, WA)

Navigation Services Intern (Office of Coast Survey, Silver Spring, MD)

Marine Chart Intern (Office of Coast Survey, Silver Spring, MD)  

Community Outreach Intern (Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Alpena, MI)

Research Education Intern (Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Massachusetts Bay, MA)

To learn more and to apply, click here.

NOAA Hollings Scholarship

Attention SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest!!! 

The Hollings Scholarship provides two-year academic scholarships (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study, and a 10-week, full-time, paid internship position ($650/week) the summer after junior year at a NOAA facility. In the last four years, 21 Maryland students have won Hollings Scholarships.  

The National Scholarships Office is offering information sessions for students interested in learning more about the Hollings Scholarship program - please write to noaahollings@umd.edu  indicating which session you plan to attend (if you cannot attend but are interested, write to the same address):

Wednesday, November 14 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

 Wednesday, November 14 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

Thursday, November 15 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2019. US Citizenship, sophomore (2nd year) status, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 are required to apply.  

For more information, or for assistance preparing a NOAA Hollings application, please contact the National Scholarships Office at noaahollings@umd.edu

Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 31, 2019

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE ­ 2403 Marie Mount Hall

Francis DuVinage, Director ­ Leslie Brice, Assistant Director­ www.scholarships.umd.edu  

NOAA Hollings Scholarship-- Sophomores only

NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship for Sophomores

Attention SOPHOMORES studying atmospheric and oceanic sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences and policy, or ANY major with a strong environmental focus or interest!!! In the last three years, 17 Maryland students have won awards worth up to $9,500 annually along with paid summer research internships (see award benefits below)!!!

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings scholarship program is designed to: (1) increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; (2) increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; (3) recruit and prepare students for public service careers with NOAA and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and (4) recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31, 2019. US Citizenship, sophomore (2nd year) status, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 are required to apply.

The National Scholarships Office is offering information sessions for students interested in learning more about the Hollings Scholarship program ­ please write to noaahollings@umd.edu  indicating which session you plan to attend (if you cannot attend but are interested, write to the same address):

Tuesday, October 16 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

Tuesday, October 16 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, October 17 at 12 noon – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, October 17 at 4:30 pm – ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

Thursday, October 18 at 4:30 pm– ­2403 Marie Mount Hall

AWARD BENEFITS: The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful SOPHOMORE applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the Scholars with a hands-on research experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education project. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory Hollings Scholarship Program orientation, conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.

For more information, or for assistance preparing a NOAA Hollings application, please contact the National Scholarships Office at noaahollings@umd.edu

Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 31, 2019

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE ­ 2403 Marie Mount Hall

Francis DuVinage, Director ­ Leslie Brice, Assistant Director­ www.scholarships.umd.edu 

NOAA Cartographer Positions

If you are graduating this year or have graduated in the past 2 years, NOAA may have some job positions for you!

NOAA's Marine Chart Division (MCD) has announced several cartographer positions that are available for Pathway positions (candidates that will graduate in May, 2018 or have graduated in the past two years) and Career positions (candidates that graduated prior to May, 2016).

Link for R0022377 (Pathways):

 NOS-OCS-2018-0008: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/491178200

Links for R0022399 (Career):

NOS-OCS-2018-0007:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/491177400

December MPS Alumni of the Month: Karreem Ali

Name: Karreem Ali

Year of graduation: 2015

Current employment status:

Employer: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Position: GIS Developer
What is a recent project that you have worked on that you have drawn on skills from the MPS program?

I was charged to create a new enterprise geodatabase for an in-house working group. Using the skills that I learned from the spatial database system, and GIS programming classes,  I was able to plan the database, and create an intricate data ingestion system that updates features in the database using Python. I also used the JavaScript, and HTML web programming skills that I learned while in the program to create an administrative health check application to keep up with it all.

How have the skills you have learned in the MPS program helped you progress in your career?

While I was in the program, I worked as an intern for a government agency here in the Metro DC area. From the beginning, I applied the knowledge that I acquired from the program in my internship. The program manager saw the value of my GIS knowledge, and extended my internship from just a semester to a full year. I am proud to say that the scripts and applications I designed for that government agency four years ago are still in use today.

Today, as the only GIS Developer in my line office, I am tasked with a majority of the
large-scale GIS projects. I recently built out an internal enterprise GIS from the ground up; a majority of the skills I have learned in the MPS program were of great benefit to the effort. Some of the skills I have been able to apply from the MPS program include:

• Scripted automated data ingestion processes using Python
• Use of spatial analysis tools
• Construction of GIS databases
• Creation and design GIS web services
• Use of agile methodologies in project management

The MPS program has substantially enhanced my career in GIS. What I gained in the program helped me to become a better member of society, a geographic information scientist, and a highly skilled programmer. I am pleased to say that I graduated from this program.

What drew you to the MPS GIS program at Maryland?

I was impressed on how flexible the program was around my schedule. With the responsibility of a full-time internship/job during the workweek, it was important to me that the lectures were held in the evening. Having access to recordings of all the lectures, with the ability to review them whenever I wanted to was essential to my success in the program. The lecturers were cordial, and answered any questions I had; they were always timely, and relatable. Being in a program that recognizes the value of information availability, and access was very important to me.

What advice can you give current and prospective students about the MPS program?

Attend as many GIS meetups and professional development seminars as possible! In doing so, you will meet people of interest, and grow your net worth by increasing your network. Even if the event is not GIS-centric, you will come to find many IT applications have a geospatial component, or could be applied in a geospatial context. For example, I attended a Red Hat Linux developer event where they were making webmaps using some of the same JavaScript APIs as GIS techies do. GIS is everywhere, so be active in sharing its uses by speaking with people and planting seeds of opportunity for yourself. Meet people outside of your genre, venue or line of study.

What recommendations would you make to current students for career and academic success after graduation?

In general, always challenge yourself to learn different tools that you could use in your daily workflow:

If you are not a great programmer, take additional introduction to Python, JavaScript, or other programming language courses online. The UMD allows free access to Lynda.com training, if you are a registered student, so take advantage of this resource while you can! There are also plenty of other courses out there specifically geared toward GIS, you just have to look for them.

If you are more of an advanced user, try to be ahead of the curve with some of the new technologies in IT, and GIS. Right now, in the IT industry, there is a focus on DevOps with tools that help automate, and monitor your software, and hardware infrastructure. The GIS community is starting to use its own flavor of DevOps tools to work with GIS infrastructure. Try to learn as much as possible about these new tools, and others that are on the horizon.

What are some of your hobbies/interests? 

I used to be a mobile DJ during my time as an undergrad, and I still ‘whip out’ the old turntables (...or controllers nowadays) occasionally, to do a ‘gig’, or to play for friends. I am also interested in single board computing with Arduinos, and Raspberry Pi - very useful tools to improve your coding skills. Someday, I plan to build my own DJ controller from one.

Anything else you'd like to add?

Networking is everything. Feel free to reach out on professional social media outlets like LinkedIn, local organizations, and in asking professors for recommendations.

Stay creative!