Vol. 22, No. 5

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH 5February1987

Will Kellogg to Retire

Will Kellogg. (Photo by Ginger Hein.)

Long-time NCAR employee and one of the fathers ofsatellite meteorology, William Kellogg (Advanced StudyProgram) will be retiring from NCAR next week. "I plan toease out of the science business," Will said, "and turn towork of a different sort: building [a new kitchen for hishome is on the drawing boards] and painting [he used to bea watercolorist], for example."

Will joined NCAR in 1964 as director of the Laboratoryof Atmospheric Sciences (LAS). "NCAR was much smallerthen, of course," Will reminisced. "It was a closely knit

group of scientists with blue-sky plans. While I regret thatwe don't still have the close relations between scientists indifferent fields, overall NCAR has matured into a marvel-ous organization, and our ability to do 'big science' (such asmodeling and large field projects) has improvedenormously."

Prior to joining NCAR, Will had been head of the RandCorporation's Planetary Sciences Department. He hadworked for Rand since the late 1940s and was instrumen-tal in establishing the potential value of satellites in meteo-rological research (see Staff Notes, 5 April 1985). He and12 others were honored in 1985 by the National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administration's Weather Satellite Pro-gram for their pioneering research on satellites; theawards celebration was held on the 25th anniversary ofthe launch of TIROS-I (the first operational weathersatellite; Will chaired the committee that set the satellite'sspecifications).

Will's early years at NCAR were devoted to administra-tion, but, when LAS was dismantled in 1973, he decided toreturn to research in an area that newly interested him:climate and the causes of climate change.

"My work at Rand, some of which was then highlyclassified, ranged from considering the uses of satellitesto predicting radioactive fallout and using balloons forreconnaissance. In 1961, however, I worked with a youngman named Carl Sagan on a report for the Space ScienceBoard (of which I was then a member) on the atmospheresof Mars and Venus. A bit later on, my interest in climatetheory led me to thinking about how man might induceclimate change. In 1970, I participated in the Workshopon the Study of Critical Environmental Problems(sponsored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technologyand held in Williamstown, Massachusetts). The report ofmy study group focused on climate change, and we alsonoted some tentative problems posed by ozone depletiondue to afleet of SSTs [supersonic transports].

"It's fascinating to see how far we've come sincethen," Will added. "We no longer doubt that we can in-

This Week in Staf Notes . . .

Will Kellogg Retms Visitors Job OpeningsSeanmer Garners Award Library News Calendar NotesAnnouncamens

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fluence, and indeed already have influenced, our climate.The raging debate now is what, if anything, we should doabout it."

"I have been very lucky," Will said. "I've had thechance to pursue questions that interested me, and I'vehad fun all along the way."

Will's last day at NCAR will be next Friday,13 February. He will then leave with his wife, Betty, fortwo weeks of lecturing in Belgium in early March, followedby visits to Switzerland and Portugal. While he has some

lectures scheduled in the United States during thesummer, he plans to begin his building projects. "I will stillkeep in touch with science by working on a computer net-work of scientists concerned with environmental issuesthat is being organized by Walt [Roberts]," Will noted.

As his farewell to NCAR, Will will give a Climate ClubSeminar on Friday. The talk, entitled "The Evolution of aMeteorologist/Climatologist," will be in the Main SeminarRoom beginning at 3:00 p.m. Following the talk, ASP willhost a farewell gathering in the Damon Room for Will'smany friends and colleagues. *SB

Award-Winning "Circuit Board"

Staff Notes is published weekly by the Information Servicesoffice of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, P.O. Box3000, Boulder, Colorado 80307.

Writer/Editor: Sally BatesProduction Assistant: Anatta

Copy deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday for publication on Thurs-day. Office: Mesa Laboratory room 259. Phone: 303-497-1173.

Charles Semmer, one of NCAR's intrepid photograph-ers, has recently won a coveted honor in photographics.The color photo, shown here in black and white, wasselected by Eastman Kodak Company for a year-longdisplay in the Kodak Pavilion at the Epcot Center of WaltDisney World in Florida. According to the company, thephotographs in the display are chosen from a large pool ofentries submitted by photographers from around the

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world. Entries this year came from all over the UnitedStates and from Europe, Japan, and New Zealand.

The Kodak display, called "Professional Photog-raphers' Showcase, Imageway of the World's GreatestPhotographers," contains photographs in five categories:portraits, commercial photography, industrial photography,photojournalism, and environmental photography.Charlie's photo will be displayed in the industrial section ofthe exhibit.

In commemoration of his selection, Charlie will receivea glass tetrahedron made by Steuben on an engravedplaque base. "Needless to say, I'm tickled pink," Charlieadmitted. "It's the Academy Award of photography. I'mparticularly pleased that they selected a photo I took forNCAR. I don't know when I'll get the plaque, but I'verequested that the engraved portion bear NCAR's name aswell as my own." *SB

Announcements

Has the W-4 Left You Reeling?

If you are still wrestling with the W-4 tax withholdingform, you may be heartened to know that the Internal Rev-enue Service (IRS) will soon be simplifying the form. TheIRS plans either to change the formidable "worksheet" orto issue clearer instructions. (Several members ofCongress have complained that constituents are findingthe new form difficult to understand. One person, inanswering a question on the form about whether he wasover 65 or blind, replied, "Not before I started working onthis form, but now I'm aging fast and quickly going blind.")

The NCAR Payroll Office does not know when the newversion will appear. Working with the current form, how-ever, may avert unpleasant surprises when taxes for thisyear are due. Please, however, do not call Payroll for taxadvice or clarification of the W-4 instructions. The officecan tell you only the effect that changing the number ofexemptions will have on the amount of income tax withheldfrom your wages.

Cafeteria News

The Wednesday lunch special for next week(11 February) will be herb-baked chicken, scallopedpotatoes, a vegetable, strawberry Bavarian, and coffee ortea, all for $3.50.

The breakfast special for next week will be egg,cheese, and ham on a croissant with coffee or tea for$2.25.

Early Deadline for Personnel Forms

Since Monday, 16 February, is an official NCARholiday, the Personnel Department will have an early dead-line for requests for staff forms. The forms should bereceived by Personnel administrators by noon on Thurs-day, 12 February, if the position is to be advertised in the22 February issue of Staff Notes.

February's Art Exhibit

Photographs of western landscapes taken by RobertBauer are on exhibit this month in the Mesa Laboratory'ssecond-floor gallery. Bauer, a current Boulder residentwho is an ophthalmic photographer by profession, enjoysmountain climbing, which he combines with his photog-raphy skills. His work has appeared in several localnewspapers. The NCAR exhibit contains views ofColorado, Arizona, and Utah.

Visitors

ISMAIL GULTEPE, St. Louis University, Missouri. Field ofinterest: Cloud physics and weather modification.2 February 1987-1 February 1988. RL-6 room E143,ext. 8957.---Stephen Schneider, Advanced Studies Program

LEIF KRISTENSEN, Riso National Laboratory, Roskilde,Denmark. Field of interest: Atmospheric turbulence.16 January-1 February.-Donald Lenschow, Atmospheric Analysis and

Prediction Division

NIELS MORTENSEN, Ris0 National Laboratory, Roskilde,Denmark. Field of interest: Surface-layer meteorology/instrumentation. 20-23 January.-Walter Dabberdt, Atmospheric Technology Division

ISABELLE MUSZYNSKI, Northwestern University. Fieldof interest: Ice sheets and paleoclimate. 26 January1987-25 January 1988. ML room 505, ext. 1629.-Stephen Schneider, Advanced Study Program

CURTIS WESTBERG, University of Colorado. Field ofinterest: Biosphere-atmosphere interactions.20 January-15 June. ML room 022, ext. 1460.-Patrick Zimmerman, Atmospheric Chemistry Division

(Continued)

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The Second Steering Committee of the Office forInterdisciplinary Earth Studies will meet on 9-10 Februaryin the Fleischmann Building. The following visitors willparticipate:

Eugene Bierly, National Science Foundatioh (NSF)Nancy Ann Brewster, NSFVernon Derr, NOAAJohn Dutton, Pennsylvania State UniversityMike Hall, NOAAJames McCarthy, Harvard UniversityJerry Melillo, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole,

MassachusettsBerrien Moore, University of New HampshireSharon Nicholson, Florida State UniversityRichard Somerville, Scripps Institution ofOceanography, La Jolla, CaliforniaPayson Stevens, InterNetwork, Inc., Del Mar, CaliforniaOtto Thiele, NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterShelby Tilford, NASAWilford Weeks, University of Alaska

The following people will be attending the AtmosphericChemistry Division's Ozone Trends Panel AlgorithmsWorkshop from 12 to 13 February in the Chapman Room:

William Chu, NASA Langley Research CenterRobert Curran, NASA HeadquartersJohn DeLuise, NOAARobert Hudson, NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterC.L. Mateer, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaWarren Wiscombe, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

February 5, 1987

LIBRARY SERVICES

NEW DATA BASE FOR ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS

The Analytical Abstracts from the Royal Society ofChemistry are now available online through the Library.Included are 85,000 citations from all types of literature inanalytical chemistry. Coverage of the literature starts with1980. The abstracts include enough information to enable youto assess the analytical usefulness of the original papers.For a search of this new data base, contact the Library atXI180.

My acquisitions recommendation for the Mesa, RL3, RL6, MAR, or RAF Library (circle one)is: Name:

The following new books for the Mesa, RL6, RL3, MAR, or RAF Libraries will be displayed in the Mesa LibraryFebruary 5 through February 12. They may be reserved during display for subsequent checkout. NCAR memberslocated off the Mesa may borrow new books and reports by checking the item(s) of interest below and sendingthe list to Gayl Gray. Reference material, however, does not circulate.

SNEW BOOKS

THE ATLAS OF CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN. The Diagram Group, 1985.REMOTE SENSING OF ICE AND SNOW. Hall, D.K. and Martinec, J., 1985.THE PERFECT RESUME. Jackson, T., 1981.GUERRILLA TACTICS IN THE JOB MARKET. Jackson, T, T., 1978.SWEATY PALMS : THE NEGLECTED ART OF BEING INTERVIEWED. Medley, A. 1984.APPLIED C. Strawberry Software, Inc., 1986.FORTRAN 77 : ELEMENTS OF PROGRAMMING STYLE. Fuori, W.M., 1986.INSIDE MACINTOSH, VOLUME IV. 1986.LOTUS FILE FORMATS FOR 1-2-3, SYMPHONY & JAZZ : FILE STRUCTURE DESCRIPTIONS FOR

DEVELOPERS. Lotus Books, 1986.KALMAN FILTERING : THEORY AND APPLICATION. Sorenson, H.W.,ed., 1985.FINITE ALGORITHMS IN OPTIMIZATION AND DATA ANALYSIS. Osborne, C.M.R., 1985.THEORY OF PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES : AN INTRODUCTION TO THEIR PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY.

Chamberlain, J.W., 1978.METEOROLOGY TODAY : AN INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER, CLIMATE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

2nd ed. Ahrens, D., 1985.THE PROPAGATION OF RADIO WAVES : THE THEORY OF RADIO WAVES OF LOW POWER IN THE

IONOSPHERE AND MAGNETOSPHERE. Budden, K.G., 1985.ENERGETICS AND DYNAMICS OF THE MIDDLE AND THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE AT HIGH SOUTHERN

LATITUDES : COLLECTED PAPERS PRESENTED TO THE SCAR WORKSHOP AT BREMERHAVEN,SEPTEMBER 25-28, 1984. Nagata, T., ed., 1985.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE RESULTS OF THE GOLBAL WEATHER EXPERIMENT ANDTHEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR THE WORLD WEATHER WATCH. 1985.

FACTOR ANALYSIS IN CHEMISTRY. Malinowski, E.R. and Howery , D.G., 1980.SELECTIVE GAS CHROMATOGRAPHIC DETECTORS. Dressler, M., 1986.TRACE ANALYSIS : SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS FOR MOLECULES. Christian, G.D. and

Callis, J.B., eds., 1986.THE EARTH. Smith, P.J., ed., 1986.ADVANCES IN X-RAY ANALYSIS : PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONFERENCE ON APPLICATION OF

X-RAY ANALYSIS. Denver Research Institute, 1986.DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING. Kunt, M., 1986.INTRODUCING SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS Bleazard, G.B., 1985.TRANSFORM CODING OF IMAGES. Clarke, R.J., 1985.MODERN COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS. Smith, J., 1986.ASPECTS OF RADAR SIGNAL PROCESSING. Lewis, B.L., Kretschmer, F.F., Shelton, W.W.,

1986.LATEX : A DOCUMENT PREPARATION SYSTEM. Lamport L., 1986.

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QA402.3 K28 1985 in MARQA402.5 08 1985QB603 A85C48 1978 c.3

QC861.2 A3 1985

QC973.4 16B83 1985

QC994.9 E537 1985

QC997 G37 1985 c.1 in RL6, c.2

QD39.3 M3M34 1980QD79 C45D74 1986QD139 T7T725 1986

QE26.2 E27 1986TA406.5 C6 1986 v.29

TK5102.5 K813 1985 in MARTK5104 B54 1985TK5105.2 C57 1985TK6553 S5595 1986 in RL3TK6575 L38 1986 in MAR

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NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCHUNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH

P.O. Box 3000 Boulder, Colorado 80307 (303) 497-8713

February 4, 1987

NCAR/UCAR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Salaries for new employees and for current employees receiving

reassignment will be between the range minimum and maximum shown for each job.Specific starting salaries are determined by comparing the applicant's

qualifications with the requirements and assessing expected performance levels.*DIVISION DIRECTOR - #0686*

Climate and Global Dynamics DivisionExempt Range: 92, $4,748 - 7,123/moDUTIES: Ensures the scientific produc-tivity, creativity, and excellence of thedivision. Formulates and executes bothlong- and short-range plans. Overseesthe operation, management, selection, anddevelopment of the division. Ensuresthat CGD contributes actively to collabo-rative research with university scien-tists and to national and internationalprograms on fundamental questions of thedynamics and thermodynamics of the dy-namics and the oceans, and interactionsamong the atmosphere, the oceans, landsurfaces, and the biosphere. Supervisesstaff in ways consistent with UCAR po-licies and actively promotes UCAR's com-mitment to equal opportunity, affirmativeaction, and merit employment. Particip-ates actively as a member of the NCARmanagement team in NCAR strategy, policy,and administrative matters.REQUIRES:-- Ph.D. in atmospheric, ocean or related

physical science OR the equivalentcombination of education and researchexperience

-- International recognition as a scien-tific leader in areas of CGD interest,as demonstrated by a research recordof depth and breadth sufficient toprovide the long-term scientific lead-ership of the division, and sufficentto qualify for appointment as a SeniorScientist at NCAR

-- Skill in directing, developing, andevaluating staff

-- Demonstrated familiarity with theeffective management and leadership ofa complex research enterprise, includ-ing effective resource planning andutilization

-- Strong communication skillsValerie Friesen X8708

*DIVISION DIRECTOR - #0685*

Mesoscale and Microscale MeteorologyDivisionExempt Range: 92, $4,748 - 7,123/moDUTIES: Ensures the scientific produc-tivity, creativity, and excellence of thedivision. Formulates and executes bothlong- and short-range plans. Overseesthe operation, management, selection, anddevelopment of the division. Ensuresthat MMM contributes actively to collabo-rative research with university scien-tists and to national and internationalprograms on fundamental questions of thedynamics and thermodynamics of the atmo-sphere and the oceans, and interactionsamong the atmosphere, the oceans, landsurfaces, and the biosphere. Supervisesstaff in ways consistent with UCAR poli-cies and actively promotes UCAR's commit-ment to equal opportunity, affirmativeaction, and merit employment. Partici-pates actively as a member of the NCARmanagement team in NCAR strategy, policy,and administrative matters.REQUIRES:-- Ph.D. in atmospheric or related phys-

ical science OR the equivalent combi-nation of education and researchexperience

-- International recognition as a scient-ific leader in areas of MMM interest,as demonstrated by a research recordof depth and breadth sufficient toprovide the long-term scientific lead-ership of the division, and sufficientto qualify for appointment as aSenior Scientist at NCAR

-- Skill in directing, developing, andevaluating staff

-- Demonstrated familiarity with theeffective management and leadership ofa complex research enterprise, includ-ing effective resource planning andutilization

-- Strong communication skillsValerie Friesen X8708

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*ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN I OR II - #0661*

ATD - Research Applications ProgramNon-Exempt Range: 27, $1,345- 1,746/mo

(Level I)29, $1,627- 2,113/mo(Level II)

DUTIES: Performs construction, oper-ation, and maintenance of radar anddigital systems used in meteorologicalremote sensing which will include workingwith digital computers, display systems,electromechanical hardware, and digitallogic. Makes desisions regarding pro-cedural applications. Operates and per-forms routine maintenance on a variety ofcomputer equipment. Participates infield experiments involving installation,operation, and maintenance of remotesensing equipment, mainly radar systems.Interacts with scientists during fieldexperiments to ensure proper operation ofequipment. Prepares equipment for trans-port and installation including packingand unpacking. Tests, repairs, aligns,adjusts, and calibrates basic electronicequipment. Makes drawings and sketchesusing standard drafting techniques. Pro-vides technical and some administrativesupport for an engineering and program-ming staff.ADDITIONAL DUTIES (LEVEL II):Fabricates, maintains, and operatesS specialized electronic test equipment,machine tools, electromechanical com-ponents and digital logic. Maintainssoftware and hardware inventories for alarge state-of-the-art radar displaysystem. Reviews the work of lower leveltechnicians.REQUIRES :-- Thorough knowledge of electronic

fundamentals concerning themeasurements of voltage, current,power, frequency, and resistance

-- Knowledge of common electricalcomponents and their use

-- Skill at the use of basic electricaland electronics repair and testingequipment

-- Skill at electronic assembly-- Skill at the use of hand tools and

basic machine shop equipment such asdrills and lathes

-- Skill at organizing hardware andsoftware system components

-- Skill at working as a member of atechnical team

-- Skill at establishing and maintaininggood working relations with people ofvaried professions and backgrounds

-- Effective communication skills, bothoral and written

-- Willingness to participate in fieldprojects which require travel outsidethe Boulder/Denver area for periods upto one month

A-- Willingness to work outside normal

business hours and at times up to 20hours/week overtime

-- Ability to qualify for and obtain aGSA Driver's License, (to qualify, onecan not have more than two movingtraffic violations in a three yearperiod)

-- Physical ability to lift 100 lbs. onoccassion, to varying heights

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (LEVEL II):-- A.A.S. in electronic technology or

equivalent combination of skills andeducation

-- Working knowledge of techniques forfabrication, testing, and servicing of

electronics equipment-- Skill in the use of sophisticated

electronics equipment such as logicanalyzers, counters, and pulsegenerators

-- Skill in troubleshooting digital logicin at least the TTL family

NOTE: This position has a term up toSeptember 30, 1987 with the possibilityof extension.Becky Campbell X8729

RESEARCH POSITIONS AVAILABLEThese positions are located at the INOsite, near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

UCAR - Institute for Naval OceanographyExempt PositionsThe Institute for Naval Oceanography(INO) is now recruiting for its firstincrement of researchers and staff.Positions available will include: Ph.D.scientists, associate scientists, numer-ical analysts, and applications program-mers. Precise position descriptions arenot yet available, but we encourage inquiries from interested individuals.INO's mission is to provide leadershipin:-- the research, development, and evalu-

ation of ocean models-- the design and development of a docu-

mented and validated community oceanmodel and comprehensive data baselibrary

-- the design and execution of ocean pre-diction experiments

-- the development of methods to assimi-late remotely sensed and in situoceanic data

-- the interfacing of ocean models withatmospheric and acoustic modelsSkills/background required will include:

-- physical oceanography-- fluid dynamics-- dynamic meteorology-- large-scale computer modeling-- numerical analysis-- microcomputer programming

or related disciplinesBecky Foco X8710

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*SCIENTIST III - *0688*

CGD - Climate SectionExempt Range: 86, $3,800 - 5,700/mo('87)DUTIES: Conducts individual/team re-search in the field of climate dynamics,especially regarding the polar regions(air/sea-ice interactions, remote sens-ing) as part of the "coupled climatesystem" initiative. Participates ac-tively in scientific meetings and innational advisory committees dealing withscientific matters. Exhibits growingscientific leadership in internal NCARprograms and large, national scientificprograms. Develops new remote sensinganalysis techniques relevant to the polarregion. Supervises employees in waysconsistent with UCAR policies and withits equal employment opportunity andaffirmative action programs.REQUIRES:-- Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, ocean-

ography, geography, or related phys-ical science OR the equivalent combi-nation of education and experience

-- Recognition as an accomplished sci-entist as evidenced by participationin national scientific activities andby other forms of recognition at thenational level

-- Demonstrated evidence of scientificcompetence and productivity as shownby a record of technical publicationsin refereed journals

-- Strong oral and written skills, asdemonstrated by presentations andpublications

-- Skill in working independently as wellas with a group

-- Advanced knowledge of ocean/seaice/atmospheric climate phenomena

-- Advanced knoweldge of remote sensinganalysis techniques relevant to thepolar region

Becky Foco X8710

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - #0683

UCAR - UnidataExempt Range: 65, $2,280 - 3,419/moDUTIES: Responsible for the maintenanceand administration of Unidata's networkof computer workstations and supportsystems. Utilizes a network based onEthernet with DARPA TCP/IP protocolsalong with the Sun Network File System,and workstations, including a variety ofcomputers running the MSDOS, UNIX, andVMS operating systems. Developssystematic procedures for administrationof Unidata networks, documents thoseprocedures and trains others to be admin-istrators. Solves immediate problems fordiverse users (programmers, managers,

secretarial/clerical) in a high-usage,inhomogeneous network of personal work-stations. Performs regular file systembackups for the main file server mach-ines, and helps users of other work-stations to establish their own backupprocedures. Checks systems which appearto be failing and takes the appropriatesteps to have the problems corrected in atimely fashion. Installs operatingsystem, application, and networking soft-ware upgrades when they become available.REQUIRES:-- B.S. or B.A. in a scientific disci-

pline or the equivalent combination ofeducation and experience

-- Demonstrated skill in the use of aversion of the UNIX operating systemas a system administrator, developmentproject leader, or similar high-levelfunction

-- Substantial knowledge of the C orFORTRAN programming language

-- Basic knowledge of computer commun-ications protocols

-- Demonstrated skill in maintaining anelectronic mail system

-- Demonstrated skill in installation ofa major utility (e.g., compiler,editor, etc.) on a UNIX or VMS system

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:-- Demonstrated skill as a system admin-

istrator for both UNIX and VMS oper-ating systems

-- Demonstrated skill maintaining systemson Ethernet using the DARPA protocolsuite

-- Advanced coursework or degree in com-puter science or electrical engi-neering with computer emphasis

-- Demonstrated skill in UNIX systemsprogramming, i.e. system configura-tion, kernel remake, device driverinstallation, etc.

-- Demonstrated skill with Sun NetworkFile System

-- Demonstrated skill with DEC, Sun, andIBM PC-type computer hardware inter-faces

-- Demonstrated skill repairing damagedUNIX file systems, and familiaritywith the utilities used to dump/re-store/archive UNIX files

-- Demonstrated skill in C languagelinkage conventions

-- Demonstrated skill with uucp network-- Demonstrated skill with computer

graphics, windowing systems, imageprocessing, and display systems

-- Familiarity with USAN or NSFnetnetworking projects

Becky Foco X8710

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. *SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER II OR III - #0687*

SCD - Systems SectionExempt Range: 65, $2,280 - 3,419/mo

(Level II)66, $2,736- 4,103/mo(Level III)

DUTIES: Performs systems programmingfunctions on the IBM 4381 front-endsystem (FE) software and the IBM 4381Mass Store Control Processor (MSCP)system software. Participates in theVM/SP (4381 FE) and MVS/XA (4381 MSCP)system software upgrades including merg-ing and modifying SCD's local modifi-cations into the base vendor suppliedsoftware. Provides backup systems sup-port for both 4381's. Designs, codes,and implements corrections of existingsoftware or additions of new features ornew equipment on the systems. Assistswith system software problem resolution.Serves as liaison between Operations andthe vendor personnel on matters of testscheduling and system utilization.ADDITIONAL DUTIES (Level III): Developsnew operational features and capabili-ties. Consults with users, engineers,programmers, and operators to trouble-shoot hardware, software, or operatingproblems. Writes and maintains softwarefor monitoring and evaluating systemusage and performance. Participates inevaluating vendor hardware and softwarethrough diagnostic testing.REQUIRES:-- B.S. in computer science, mathematics,

engineering, or physical science ORthe equivalent combination of educ-ation and experience

-- Strong IBM BAL programming skills-- Skill in PLI or FORTRAN programming-- Demonstrated skill in maintaining

VM/SP or MVS/SP systems-- Knowledge of VM/SP system internals-- Knowledge of IBM 370 architectureADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (Level III):-- M.S. in computer science, mathematics,

engineering, or physical science ORthe equivalent combination of educ-ation and experience

-- Extensive knowledge of 370 channelprogramming

-- Extensive knowledge of VM/SP or MV/SPinternals

-- Demonstrated skill in modifying oper-

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ating systems and debugging operatingsystem problems

Becky Foco X8710

CASUAL

*STUDENT ASSISTANT II - #0679*

SCD - Documentation and Training GroupFlat Rate: $6.90/hourDUTIES: Aids in the production of com-puter-user documentation such as bullet-ins, newsletters, and user manuals.Performs general production, editing andcopy-editing tasks, and formats documentsusing a computerized typesetting system.Learns professional technical editingskills and basic technical writing con-cepts. Learns basic computer skills andtrains in the use of screen editors,operating systems, and document produc-tion equipment.REQUIRES:-- Excellent written and oral communica-

tion skills-- Skill in print production techniques

including graphics, paste-ups, andhalf-tones

-- Basic typing skills-- Willingness to learn the use of a

computerized typesetting documentationproduction system

-- Must be enrolled for credit in anaccredited secondary or post secondaryschool, college or university; or in atrade school which has received aCertificate of Approval from theColorado State Board for CommunityColleges and Occupational Education

-- Ability to work up to 20 hours/weekduring periods school is in session,and full-time during breaks

ALSO DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:-- Skill in the use of computers or word

processors-- Demonstrated skill in technical writ-

ing and interpreting complex technicalinformation for a variety of readers

NOTE: This position has a term of up toJune 1, 1987 with the possibility ofextension.Becky Campbell X8729

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ADDITIONAL POSITIONS

We are still accepting applications forpositions listed below. For informationon any of the following previouslypublished job vacancies, please contactthe Personnel/EOP office on extension8693.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST III OR IV - #0668

HAO - Incoherent Scatter Radar Data BaseExempt Range: 82, $2,660 - 3,990/mo

('87) III83, $3,193 - 4,790/mo

('87) IVDate first published in "Job Openings":January 21, 1987

ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST IV - #0667

HAO - Fourier TachometerExempt Range: 83, $3,193 - 4,790/mo

('87)Date first published in "Job Openings":January 21, 1987

OUTSIDE LABORER - #0670

ADM - Physical Facilities ServicesNon-Exempt Range: 24, $505 - 656/mo

(.5 FTE)Date first published in "Job Openings":December 31, 1987

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER II -#0664

ATD - Research Aviation FacilityExempt Range: 61, $2,173 - 3,260/moDate first published in "Job Openings":December 31, 1986

SCIENTIST I - #0677

HAO - Solar Activity and Magnetic FieldsExempt Range: 84, $2,420 - 3,629/moDate first published in "Job Openings":January 21, 1987

SCIENTIST I or II - #0542

AAP - Climate Section/Global ClimateModeling GroupExempt Range: 84, $2,420 - 3,630/mo

85, $3,044 - 4,567/moDate first published in "Job Openings":April 16, 1986

SCIENTIST II or III - #0512

ATD - Research Applications ProgramExempt Range: 85, $3,044 - 4,567/mo

86, $3,653 - 5,480/moDate first published in "Job Openings":February 4, 1986

SCIENTIST II OR III - #0673

ATD/ACD - Research Aviation FacilityExempt Range: 85, $3,044 - 4,567/mo II

86, $3,653 - 5,480/mo IIIDate first published in "Job Openings":January 7, 1987

CASUAL

STUDENT ASSISTANT II - #0660

AAP - Climate Section/CCIGFlat Rate: $6.90/hourDate first published in "Job Openings":December 31, 1986

STUDENT ASSISTANT II - #-0662

SCD - User ServicesFlat Rate: $6.90/hourDate first published in "Job Openings":December 31, 1986

STUDENT ASSISTANT II - #0669

AAP - Mesoscale Research SectionFlat Rate: $6.90/hourDate first published in "Job Openings":December 31, 1986

STUDENT ASSISTANT III - #0638

CSD - Entrainment, Electrification, andPrecipitation GroupFlat Rate: $9.50/hourDate first published in "Job Openings":November 5, 1986

*Asterisked positions are appearing in"Job Openings" for the first time.*

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FEBRUARY 9TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 16TH

MONDAY, February 9

OPEN

TUESDAY, February 10

I Presentation -- Recently Announced StorageTechnology Corporation's 3480 Robotic TapeLibrary Mass Storage System

9:00 a.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

WEDNESDAY, February 11

OPEN

THURSDAY, February 12

I HAO Seminar -- Jovian Electrons at 1 A.U.:1978-84 -- D. Moses, American Science andEngineering, Inc.

10:30 a.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

I CSD and WRP/ERL Seminar -- Initial Electrifi-cation of Thunderstorms -- James Dye, CSD

3:30 p.m.RL-3, Room 620

FRIDAY, February 13

6 ASP Climate Club Seminar -- Evolution of aMeteorologist/Climatologist -- William Kellogg,ASP

3:00 p.m.NCAR Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

MONDAY, February 16

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