[Sigsti-l] Job : Chief Knowledge Architect, National Biological Information Infrastructure

[Joe Hourcle]

It seems I've been letting things collect up in my e-mail.  If you sent 
something to me, and I haven't responded, please let me know.

Anyway, I was asked to pass this along to the list.

-Joe



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                 Chief Knowledge Architect
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         National Biological Information Infrastructure
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Information International Associates, Inc. (IIa) is now interviewing for
a Senior Librarian/Information Scientist to help build the next
generation of the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII).
The position will be the chief knowledge architect for the NBII.  The
NBII is an internet-based public/private partnership for making
biodiversity and ecosystems information available for effective science
and education decision-making.

This full-time position will provide "cyber" library and information
science expertise to the NBII Team and will be a key player in the
intersection of content, technology, and user requirements.  The
successful candidate will help build the knowledge organization, content
scope and coverage and response to user requirements.  It will include
selection/implementation of content standards and user testing. 
Personal initiative and expertise are valued to help build and implement
strategic directions.

This position is a great opportunity for exposure to national and
international policy and technology issues, as well as involvement in
federal agency and international programs.

Position responsibilities and duties may include:

     * Development of website and portal areas for the NBII,
     * Conducting research and development on advanced methodologies and
       tools to improve current information systems,
     * Conducting inventories of the information tools and standards used
       by biologists to manage information,
     * Investigating new ways to build and retrieve relevant information
       content,
     * Development of scope and coverage knowledge management approaches
       for the NBII
     * Standardizing and providing information content on national plans,
       priorities, spatial and temporal information on the components of
       biological diversity,
     * Creative information scouting and acquisitions management
       activities,
     * Building partnership relationships with other organizations
       (governmental, non-profit, conservation, community groups, etc.),
     * Electronic acquisition of relevant content

Qualifications (Required):

     * MLS with computer or information science expertise and experience,
     * Minimum of 5 years experience, preferably building digital
       libraries or cyber-infrastructures
     * Understanding of digital formats, conversion alternatives,
       metadata standards,
     * Knowledge of access and navigation tools/approaches, and
       institutional repository and digital preservation issues,
     * Experience with scientific and multi-media/non-text formats,
     * Must work well in teams and with a variety of people and cultures,
     * Excellent oral and written communication skills,
     * Excellent analytical skills,
     * Self motivated, high energy and ability to multi-task,
     * Must be available to travel domestically and internationally,

Qualifications (Desirable but not mandatory; will provide educational
opportunities):

     * Experience working with scientific communities
     * Biodiversity/Biology/Ecology/Conservation Biology background
     * Computer Science/GIS/ESRI experience

Location: Washington D.C./Reston VA.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Complete the online application forms to include e-mail addresses of
professional references, and email to:  Martha Wallus, Director of
Administration, mwallus at iiaweb.com.  IIa is an EEO/AA employer.