Assistant Data Scientist

Colorado State University is seeking an Assistant Data Scientist to support the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Division through CEMML. The role assists with data collection, management, quality assurance, visualization, database administration, documentation, and publication across multiple network offices.

What you'll do:

• Visualizing data includes creating graphs and other visualizations in R, Python, and dashboards
• Represent NPS and CSU during work travel
• Interact as a positive team member contributing to network and Divisional goals
• Author and update metadata to describe data content and products
• Perform data quality assurance and quality control, including data entry validation, data integrity, review, correction, and documentation
• Create and upload data packages and other products to the NPS DataStore repository
• Data publication tasks include creating scripts to generate EML metadata, machine readable datasets, and reports using tools such as R, R Markdown and Python
• Navigate, manage/maintain, and create relational databases
• Document and maintain data management workflows, manuals and instructional materials, scripts, user guides, and standard operating procedures
• Assist in preparing and delivering project status updates for various NPS teams and communities

What they're looking for:

• BS or BA degree in computer science, information technology, geographic information systems, geography, biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field
• Experience programming in the R statistical computing software or Python
• Experience creating metadata, conducting QA/QC of ecological inventory & monitoring data, and documenting procedures to meet open data/open science requirements
• Strong communication skills when working with various external and internal partners
• Experience creating data visualization and data dashboards
• One year of related work experience
• Experience using and managing relational databases (Access, SQL Server)
• Experience utilizing geospatial data and GIS (ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online)
• Experience working in natural resources or with ecological data
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to communicate and document workflow status and process with program staff
• Demonstrated ability to ascertain the essence of an issue and effectively collaborate in a professional manner with an interdisciplinary team of data managers, ecologists, and park staff to develop and implement solutions
• Self-motivated with acute attention to detail

Benefits:

• Career development and learning opportunities
• Remote work may be an option in certain cases; candidates should have a stable internet connection and be available during the host network’s core working hours.