OWSI Web Developer I

Fort Collins, CO Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2024

Position Location
Fort Collins, CO

Work Location
Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional Position
Yes

Posting Number
202400310AP

Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title
Research Associate I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week
40

Proposed Annual Salary Range
73,000 to 78,000

Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
  • For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.
  • For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
03/18/2024

Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The One Water Solutions Institute (OWSI) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), provides world-class research and innovative technologies to promote collaboration between CSU and outside partners such as local governments, private sector/industry members and non-profit organizations. OWSI is home to several national research centers with specific efforts underway to address a variety of water sustainability challenges. The fundamental research and resulting products developed by OWSI facilitate adoption of “One Water” strategies with a focus on technological, institutional and financial pathways toward sustainable management of water and linked systems. Additional information can be found at http://onewatersolutions.com/.

The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at CSU is recognized both nationally and internationally for education, research, and service and outreach. The CEE Department comprises 34 faculty, 7 research scientists, 13 research associates, and 13 administrative staff. http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/.

Position Summary
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking an experienced developer to build and deploy web applications to support research projects and software development with the One Water Solutions Institute (OWSI). These applications include web-based interactions with geospatial databases, statistical analysis, visualization, integration of environmental models, and report generation capabilities. The development and deployment of the tools build on two CSU technologies: Cloud Services Integration Platform (CSIP) and the Catena Web Platform, formerly the environmental Resource Assessment and Management System (eRAMS). Candidates must have strong programming experience with an interest in product design and have coded applications in HTML/JavaScript (React/Redux), Python, Java and SQL. The individual will work under close supervision of OWSI-OMSLab staff. This is a 1-year full-time salaried position with annual/sick leave and health and retirement benefits at CSU Fort Collins, Foothills Campus. Should funding allow, this position may be eligible for extension beyond the one-year timeline, contingent on successful execution of project deliverables and performance evaluation. For more information about the benefits package is available at http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/benefits/index.html.

Required Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field
  • Minimum of 2-years of experience building and designing web applications.
  • Minimum of 2-years of experience programming experience in JavaScript (React/Redux), Python, Java, Bash, and SQL

Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Experience designing and developing web-based user interfaces using React/Redux/ES6 and respective design and development tools.
  • Experience using a development tool chain, version control, testing, and tracking systems in a collaborative software development setting.
  • Experience with open-source SQL/NoSQL databases, APIs for web-services and GraphQL
  • Experience in web-based geo-spatial data representation, handling, processing, and visualization and respective tools
  • Experience building accessible websites that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category
Computer Programming

Duty/Responsibility
  • Develop and implement high quality code, primarily in HTML/JavaScript (React/Redux), Python and Java that supports data processing and user interface visualization and web tools for research and contract projects.
  • Utilize web frameworks that enable fast yet feature-rich web pages.
  • Review, test and verify code to maintain quality assurance and control.
  • Create, integrate and deploy geospatial databases for project data.
  • Assist in maintenance of geospatial databases and their associated datasets, specifically SQL and PostgresSQL.
  • Analyze and improve the performance of web applications ranging from server-output to browser-rendering.
  • Collaborate with project team to integrate analysis tools into web applications.

Percentage Of Time
90

Job Duty Category
Documentation & Reporting

Duty/Responsibility
  • Establish and document workflow for software development using application lifecycle management (ALM) software.
  • Prepare technical documentation for both web tools and their back-end web services and support systems.
  • Provide training to project team, as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time
10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact
David Logan david.logan@colostate.edu

EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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