Temporary IT Integration and Solutions II - Data Flow Manager
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194915TMPosition Number
11ASO3411Position Type
TemporaryEssential Job Duties
The Integrations and Solutions Professional-II will serve as Data Engineer for the Precision Sustainable Agriculture (PSA) Network, which services scientists collecting data on sustainable agriculture systems across the United States. The mission of the PSA network is to design clean uniform data collection and aggregate data from sustainable farming practices on a nationwide scale in order to develop predictive, real-time models to help farmers make decisions in a changing agriculture environment.
This Data Engineer is integral to the program by managing and coordinating the PSA Data Flow team and will build visualizations around grower needs on a web platform by using data collected in real-time by network field technicians. This team is comprised of a network of multiple collaborating institutions from around the country that are part of the PSA program building visualization web platform around grower needs by using data collected in real-time The Data Engineer will need a knowledge of sustainable agriculture practices as well as computer science and coding techniques to effectively parse, and store data for modelers and future collaborators. Responsibilities include of the Data Engineer include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assisting with designing a data pipeline and implementing data flow management (input, processing, storage, and output) systems to meet the needs of the PSA network. For internal analysis, reporting, and sharing with network and ultimately growers and producers.
• Providing administration of existing databases ensuring database operates smoothly, securely, and efficiently while designing their future growth as protocols evolve.
• Creating visualizations from real-time and previous data for PSA partners.
• Managing computer science interns on projects including web apps and data parsing activities
Is Time Limited
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Job City & State
Beltsville, MarylandDepartment
Crop and Soil SciencesClassification Title
Temporary-Technical/ParaprofessionalWorking Title
Temporary IT Integration and Solutions II - Data Flow ManagerWork Schedule
40/hrs per weekOther Work/Responsibilities
- n/a
Minimum Experience/Education
- Master’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least two years’ of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
Department Required Skills
- Experience in sustainable agriculture practices and field data collection
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with R and familiarity with multiple computing platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative research environment is paramount
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and data management skills
- Careful attention to detail
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Database management experience
- Contributing to research publications
- Training in statistical modeling and visualization
- Ability to recall information about protocols in a quick and timely manner
Required License or Certification
- n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoAnticipated Hiring Range
$44-$46/hrJob Open Date
03/17/2025Quick Link
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/215378EEO
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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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