Introducing the EC-130Q, NCAR's Newest Aircraft

While the rest of the worldscanned the skies for meteors on theevening of 11 August, the people ofthe Research Aviation Facility (RAF)were looking for a different airborneobject. On its way to Jefferson CountyAirport (Jeffco) was the first airplaneto be acquired by NCAR in over adecade.

The Lockheed EC-130Q Herculesarrived at Jeffco from Tucson, Arizona,at 6:15 that Wednesday evening to thedelight of around 35 onlookers. Theplane, formerly used as a communica-tions aircraft for the U.S. Navy, hadbeen thoroughly checked out and givena coat of paint prior to its departurefrom Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Western International Aviation pre-pared the EC-130Q for the trip anddelivered it to NCAR. Its new home,for the time being, is a concrete padoutside NCAR's Jeffco hangar builtspecifically to accommodate the heftyaircraft. NCAR's other three researchaircraft now occupy the hangar,although the high-altitude Sabrelinerhas been removed from service and willsoon be sold or excessed.

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Top: The newly acquired EC-130Q istowed to its departure point at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson,Arizona, where it left for Boulder (middlephoto) on the afternoon of 11 August.Bottom: the EC-130Q-nearly 100 feet(30 meters) long with a 132-foot (40-meter) wingspan-basks in the late-evening sun shortly after ifs arrival atJefferson County Airport. (Top andmiddle photos by Carlye Calvin; all otherphotos by Bob Bumpas.)

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The arrival of the EC-130Q gives along-awaited boost to the fieldworkcapacity of NCAR-affiliated scientists.As RAF manager Larry Radke ex-plains, "Everybody was being increas-ingly squeezed by the limited capaci-ties of the Electra [NCAR's largeturboprop and mainstay of the fleetsince 1973]. When you wanted to add500 pounds of scientific equipment,you had to take off 500 pounds offuel."

Especially for atmosphericchemists, that trade-off was becomingincreasingly tough. "Lots of peopleten years ago were thinking chemistryinstruments would get smaller andsmaller, and some have," explainsLarry. "But many tools like massspectrometers, chromatographs, andso forth are getting bigger andbigger." Why? The focus of mostlarge-scale chemistry experiments hasshifted from "worst-case" pollutionscenarios (such as the smoggy LosAngeles, California, basin) to morepristine atmospheric regions (forinstance, the remote Pacific) and theextremely low levels of certainatmospheric components presentthere. The need for greater precisionhas brought a greater need for often-

bulky instrumentation. Interest inglobal change research should keepthe trend continuing, says Larry.

The new EC-130Q will undergosome retrofitting to accommodate theneeds of scientists. Unlike the Electra,it was originally a cargo plane,comparable in size to the Boeing 737-400 series but somewhat shorter andwider. The EC-130Q's less stream-lined body gives it more interiorspace. RAF plans to put the large rearcargo door back into operation, to beused for bringing large instruments inand out and for deploying oceano-graphic buoys and the like ("Youcould roll a Volkswagen out of theback at 30,000 feet," says Larry).Optical ports will be added at the topand bottom of the cabin to allowremote-sensing devices such as lidarsto scan the atmosphere. Engineersand scientists working with the planemay be looking to the British Meteoro-logical Office for tips: the Met Officehas used a C-130 for years.

The C-130 series is a venerable one.It made its debut in 1952, continuespopular, and is close to the record forcontinuous production of a single largeaircraft model-more than 2,000 havebeen built. In contrast, the aging Electrais running out of siblings still in use,which means spare parts are costly andhard to find. "Many airports are gracedwith derelict Electras sitting in hangarswith their engines and major parts

scavenged," says Larry. "We've had toget Electra parts from some veryunusual places. One of our presentengines came from the government ofColombia."

So far, the EC-130Q's transfer toNCAR has been a manager's dream-ahead of schedule and under budget.It will be sometime next summer,after refurbishment and final pilottraining, before the plane sees its firstresearch action. In the meantime,planning continues for other changesin the RAF fleet. Efforts are nowunderway to transfer another formermilitary plane to NSF and NCAR, thisone a WB-57F high-altitude jet;negotiations are expected to becompleted in the next several weeks.NCAR also intends to acquire a long-range midsized jet, most likely aGulfstream, before the decade is out.Larry expects the Electra Dopplerradar (ELDORA) will move to the EC-130Q in the latter 1990s, and theElectra put to pasture at last.

With budgets for capital ex-penses continuing tight, it will takeinteragency cooperation and thought-ful planning to carry out the upgrad-ing of the NCAR airfleet. But RAF isready for the new era. As Larry putsit, "The Electra is older than a signifi-cant fraction of our staff. The eight-year-old EC-130Q is a good start atestablishing a new research fleet withglobal reach." *BH

A Look Back through RAF History

1963: NCAR's first research aircraftarrives-a Beechcraft Queen Air N303Delta, leased in February. Three otherQueen Airs were at NCAR for varyingperiods of time through the early1980s.

1968: The senior member of NCAR'scurrent fleet, a North AmericanSabreliner, is acquired, alreadyengineered to NCAR specifications.In the same year, a de Havilland

Buffalo is acquired by NCAR afterbeing surplused by the NationalOceanic and Atmospheric Adminis-tration (NOAA). And NCAR suffersthe only major aircraft casualty in the30-year history on 23 October as aQueen Air goes down, apparentlynear the south shore of Lake Superior.After a one-month search, neitherplane nor crew were found.

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Late 1960s: A national amateur flyingassociation, the Explorers Club, bringsa Schweizer sailplane to Boulder as acontribution to an NCAR field experi-ment on mountain-wave motion. Thesailplane is acquired by NOAA andlater by NCAR (through the NationalScience Foundation). Still in use, theSchweizer most often flies intobuilding cumulus clouds and smallthunderstorms to measure electricfields and other parameters.

1970s: After renting various hangarsat Jefferson County Airport (Jeffco)through the 1960s, NCAR beginsleasing its present hangar. Despite itsname, the airport actually sits justsouth of the Boulder County line, amile west of Broomfield.

1973: The Lockheed Electra joinsNCAR and soon takes off for the GlobalAtmospheric Research Program, flyingoff the west coast of Africa. Built in1960, the Electra was originally apassenger plane seating 100.

1982: NCAR acquires its presentBeechcraft King Air. The shortest-range, smallest-payload craft in thecurrent NCAR fleet, it fills a niche forsmaller-scale projects requiring lessaircraft time and space. Plans are totemporarily remove the King Air fromservice in fiscal year 1994.

1985: After several years out ofcommission for refurbishment, theElectra returns to service boastingnew flight sensors, instrumentation,and on-board computers.

1992: The Electra Doppler radar(ELDORA), a state-of-the-art airborneDoppler radar with two transmitter/receivers, is installed. Its first researchuse comes the following winter in theTropical Ocean and Global Atmo-sphere Program's Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Response Experiment.

1993: NCAR accepts an EC-130Qacquired from the U.S. Department ofDefense.

Two of NCAR's Queen Air researchaircraft fly in tandem in this 1970s filephoto.

Towering cumulus clouds don't deter thisSchweizer sailplane operated by NCAR.

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Agora Deadline is Next Friday

There is still time to submitmaterial for the Agora, the newbimonthly Staff Notes feature tospotlight your questions and thoughts.The deadline is next Friday,27 August. Send your historical orscientific questions or "letters to theeditor" to Staff Notes/Agora (FL3), ore-mail them to stfnotes@ncar.ucar.edu.For more details, consult the 5 AugustStaff Notes or contact Bob Henson,ext. 8605.

Change in Yoga Offerings

There will be a four-week intro-ductory yoga class offered at theFoothills Lab Wellness Center startingnext Tuesday, 25 August. The classwill run from noon to 1 p.m. onTuesdays and Thursdays. This classreplaces the introductory classadvertised in last week's Staff Notes.The cost for eight classes is $20. Aftertaking this class, you can move to thecontinuing yoga class (Tuesdays andThursdays, 11 a.m. to noon). LauraAllard, certified in both Iyengar yogaand massage therapy, will once againteach the class. If interested, pleasesign up with Scott Swerdlin(swerdlin@ncar.ucar.edu), ext. 8378.

There's Room to Spare in NCARBowling League

The NCAR bowling league islooking for new members for the1993-94 season. The league will bowlon Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at Tri-CityBowl in Broomfield beginning7 September. Anyone interested injoining please call Teresa Shibao,ext. 8510, for sign-up (please leave amessage if Teresa is unavailable).Employees, spouses, and friends arewelcome.

Heart Walkers Needed

The Wellness Committee issponsoring a team in the AmericanHeartWalk on Saturday, 18 Septem-ber. The festivities begin at 8:00 a.m.at Boulder's Central Park and theWalk will begin at 9:00 a.m. on theBoulder Creek Path. Before and afterthe Walk will be a health fair as wellas free food and refreshments after-wards for all walkers.

If you are interested in being onthe team, please respond to LisaChambers (ext. 8482 orchambers@ncar.ucar.edu) or anyWellness Committee member by1 September. Friends and family mayalso join and baby strollers are OK.(No bikes or pets, please.) As a HeartWalker, you'll get sponsors who pay adonation for your participation in theWalk. Based on the amount youcollect, you can win terrific prizes.You'll also be supporting the work ofthe American Heart Association.

The American Heart Walk can bethe first step in a regular walkingprogram. Please join us on the 18th forsome great exercise andfun!

New Hires

Robert Kambic, systems and softwareengineer II with UCAR. UN room 28,ext. 8679.

Departures

jtiviies bgin t 8:0 aWm

Graeme BlickLinda CroomJoseph NgBonnie RollinsRick Sheffer

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CM-5 Group Meets Again

The second meeting of the CM-5Users Group will be held in FL3room 2072 next Monday, 23 August,from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jeanne Adamswill present Fortran 90 with anemphasis on the differences betweenFortran 90 and CM Fortran, and DickSato will present the status of the portto the CM-5 of the CCM2-howthings are going and what remains tobe done. Contact: Francois Thibaud,ext. 1707, thibaud@ncar.ucar.edu.From here on, the CM-5 groupintends to meet around every threeweeks. Watch Calendar for notice offuture meetings.

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What's Cooking in the Cafeteria

Monday, 23 AugustMulligatawny SoupPolish Sausage, Sauerkraut, and Swiss

CheeseWrangler Beef/El Paso BeansPasta Primavera/Melon Wedge/

Multi-Grain Roll

Tuesday, 24 AugustPosole SoupSuper Seafood/French RollTurkey PhillyTaco Salad (meat or bean)

Wednesday, 25 AugustChicken NoodleCool ItalianMexican Pizza (meat or veg.)Greek Style Baked Chicken, Orzo,

Vegetable

Thursday, 26 AugustBeef Barley SoupNear East Pita PocketsTurkey Tortilla Roll-UpsBaked Ham, Macaroni and Cheese,

Vegetable

Friday, 27 AugustNew England Clam ChowderGrilled Tuna SteakSloppy Joe and FriesLinguine/Chicken Artichoke Sauce or

Alfredo Sauce, Wheat FrenchBread, Fresh Vegetable

Visitors

Dan Austin, Texas A&M University.Interest: TOGA COARE data analy-sis. 6-19 August. FL3 room 2058,ext. 8151.-Peggy LeMone, MMM

Ken Carpenter, NASA Goddard SpaceFlight Center. Interest: Alpha Orioutflows. 23-27 August. FL2room 3006, ext. 1524.-Philip Judge, HAO

George Chen, National TaiwanUniversity, Taipei. Interest: TAMEX.22-29 August. FL3 room 3018,ext. 8976.-Y. William Kuo, MMM

Janice Coen, University of Chicago.Interest: The role of clouds on cli-mate, in particular ice clouds.1 September 1992-1 September 1994.FL3 room 3036, ext. 8986.-Andrew Heymsfield, MMM

Joanie Kleypas, James Cook Univer-sity, Townsville, Australia. Interest:Response of coral reef ecosystems toglobal climate change. 2 August1993-1 August 1994. ML librarycarrel 11, ext. 1608.-John Firor, ASP

Winnie Lambert, Pennsylvania StateUniversity. Interest: Techniques formodel initialization. 1 August 1993-1 August 1994. FL3 room 3070,ext. 8999.-Y. William Kuo, MMM

Michael Morgan, MassachusettsInstitute of Technology. Interest:Synoptic and dynamic meteorology.7 June-20 August. FL3 room 3081,ext. 8983.-Chris Davis, MMM

Gunther Rudiger, AstrophysicsInstitute, Ross-Luxemburg, FederalRepublic of Germany. Interest: Solardifferential rotation. 12-27 August.FL2 room 3070, ext. 1564.-Paul Charbonneau, HAO

Dmitry Sokoloff, Moscow StateUniversity, Russia. Interest: Dynamotheory. 13-19 August. FL2room 3068, ext. 1565.-Axel Brandenburg, HAO

Mark Stoelinga, Pennsylvania StateUniversity. Interest: Techniques formodel initialization. 1 August 1993-1 August 1994. FL3 room 3002,ext. 8148.-Y. William Kuo, MMM

Jose Carlos del Toro Iniesta, Instituteof Astrophysics of the Canary Islands,Tenerife, Spain. Interest: Inversioncodes for Stokes polarimeter anddifferent atmospheric models.16-20 August. FL2 room 3068,ext. 1565.-Valentin Pillet, HAO

Zhen Yu, University of Toronto,Ontario, Canada. Interest: Satelliteremote sensing of pollution in thetroposphere. 10-13 August.-John Gille, ACD

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APPLYING FOR JOBS AT UCAR (including the University Corporationfor Atmospheric Research and the National Center for AtmosphericResearch): You may call our 24-hour jobline, 497-8707, for informationabout UCAR positions. Please follow this checklist to ensure that you areconsidered for positions for which you feel qualified:(1) Submit a separate application and/or resume for each position,(2) Indicate the job' number and position title on your applicationmaterials, and(3) Hand carry or mail your application and/or resume to HumanResources by the closing date posted. Applications and/or resumessubmitted by facsimile (fax machine) will not be accepted.NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION STATUS: Each applicant willreceive an acknowledgement letter. After that, you will be contactedONLY if you are chosen to be interviewed.MORE INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC OPENINGS: You may obtaincopies of previous "Job Openings" ads at the UCAR Human ResourcesOffice, located at 3450 Mitchell Lane, Boulder.UCAR EMPLOYEE APPLICATIONS: If you are a UCAR employee andwish to be considered for any of the positions listed, please complete anemployee application (available from Human Resources, x8713), attach aresume, and return it to Human Resources, FL2.NOTE TO UCAR STAFF: Requests for Staff must be received in theHuman Resources Office no later than noon Monday in order for the jobto be posted in the following Thursday's Staff Notes.

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research has a strongcommitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, weare interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people,including women, members of ethnic minorities, veterans, and disabledindividuals.

*AUTIIORIPROGRAMMER - #1852*

PLEASE NOTE: Appications for this position will be accepted until 5:00p.m. on Septamber 3, 1993.UCAR - Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Educationand Training (COMET)Exempt Range: 52, $2,220 - 3,330/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Provides multimedia authoring support to theinstructional designers and subject matter experts in the development ofmultimedia Computer Based Learning (CBL) materials. Produces finalinstructional sequences of multimedia screen presentations and learnerinteractions in accordance with a given instructional design. Refineprototype designs of an instructional designer into the final productioncomponents of multimedia modules. Integrates special software routinesdeveloped by staff software engineer into CBL module structures.Employs quality control measures to ensure error free operation of CBLmodule code and multimedia devices. Advises instructional designer and

other CBL production staff on the most effective use of authoring systemfeatures and capabilities.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:- B.A. in instructional technology, computer-based education, computer

science, communications or related field and one to two yearsexperience in creating interactive computer based materials ORequivalent combination of education and experience

- Experience in using MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows tools andprogramming languages

- Experience working with multiple design teams- Effective oral and written communications skills- Working knowledge of structured software programming techniquesAnna Reyna-Arcos

*ADMINIS'TRATIVE SECRETARY - 11851*

PLEASE NOTE: Applicaions for this position will be acepted until5:00p.m. oe September 3, 1993.UCAR - University NAVSTAR Consortium (UNAVCO)Non-Exempt Range: 28, 1,863 - 2,420/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Provides a broad range of administrative andclerical assistance to the program management and technical staff. Gainsa knowledge of UNAVCO's mission, organizational structure, goals andoperational plans. Uses independent discretion and judgment incomposing memoranda, letters, and correspondence for own and others'signature. Proofreads and edits all drafts and final copies of alldocuments for appropriate use of grammar and spelling, and adherenceto requirements for specific document submission. Formats and typestables, statistical data, and manuscripts with complexscientific/mathematical equations. Researches, analyzes and recommendsprocurement of office equipment, furniture, materials and supplies.Prepares and tracks purchase requests and blanket orders. Handlesconfidential documents involving salary, personnel, and budgetaryinformation. Develops and manages office procedures and systems.Arranges travel, both foreign and domestic, to include transportation, carrentals, and lodging for staff and visitors. Prepares necessary travelauthorization, completes vouchers, submits visa applications and anynecessary clearances. Maintains the Director's calendar and keepsDirector informed of upcoming meetings. Keeps Director's files up todate. Organizes and coordinates administrative support for meetings,conferences, workshops and advisory panels of management, social, orscientific nature. Performs clerical duties such as answering telephones,sorting and distributing mail, collecting time cards, photocopying,ordering and maintaining office equipment and supplies, and filing.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:- Advanced knowledge of office procedures and office equipment- Advanced skill in coordinating and prioritizing a wide variety of tasks,

working independently and taking the initiative on projects-- Advanced skill in composing, editing, and proofreading letters,

memos, and reports with the correct usage of grammar, spelling, andpunctuation

-- Demonstrated skill in paying strict attention to detail- Skill in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials and

information- Skill in word processing and database management-- Skill in communicating with a wide range of people, both orally and

in writing-- Skill in making travel and meeting arrangements-- Skill in maintaining various administrative records and processes-- Skill in basic math and in presenting financial data in a clear and

concise mannerAnna Reyna-Arcos

*GEODETIC ENGINEER I - #1849 AND 1850"

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this position wil be accepted until 5:00p.m. m September 8, 1993.UCAR - University NAVSTAR Consortium (UNAVCO)Exempt Range: 53, $2,387 - 3,580/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Plans, designs, develops, coordinates, and completessmall- and medium-scale Global Positioning Systems (GPS) projects, bothinternational and domestic, in support of the National ScienceFoundation's (NSF) funded Solid Earth Program. Conducts large-scaleprojects under the supervision of higher level Engineer. Coordinatesresearch groups in the development and execution of GPS surveys.Conducts training classes, teaches, and disseminates GPS technology andmethodology. Participates in all aspects of a GPS project. May includenine months of domestic/international travel per year as well asdeployment for all emergencies. Coordinates equipment transportationthrough international customs. Coordinates the installation of equipmentand instruments. Ensures that the preventive maintenance and servicingof instruments and associated equipment scheduled for a GPS experimentstays on schedule and meets project specifications. Conducts GPS andassociated instrument calibration and testing, and assists with theimplementation of new procedures. Makes recommendations on trainingand planning issues. Assists with development of working groupstandards and policies. Supports the NSF mission to further scientificresearch technology and transfer programs to international institutions.Participates in technical and professional development activities andconducts on the job training activities for lower level engineers andtechnicians.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:- B.S. or equivalent in Survey Engineering, Geodesy, Geology,

Geophysics or Engineering and one year survey or geodetic R&Dexperience or equivalent combination of education and experience

-- Broad knowledge ofcomputer operations, communications, interfacingand applications programs

- Basic knowledge of all phases of coordinating GPS scientific researchprograms and projects

-- Basic knowledge of and demonstrated skill in relevant GPS andGeodetic survey instrumentation

-- Basic knowledge of Geometrical Geodesy with broad knowledge ofspecific areas of Geodesy, physical or applied geometrical geodesy

- Basic knowledge of GPS instrument design, repair and modification-- Basic knowledge of operating conventional electronic survey equipment-- Basic knowledge of GPS survey designs-- Demonstrated skill in organizing work of self and lower level assistant

while projecting reasonable deadlines-- Skill in performing mathematical computations-- Effective oral and written communication skills-- Skill in performing duties in a neat, accurate, and organized manner-- Skill in working with scientific and professional individuals-- Basic skill in using standard test equipment-- Basic skill in coordinating schedules and work assignments- Basic skill in problem solving, trouble-shooting, and working

independently- Valid driver's license which will comply will UCAR's liability

insurance requirements-- Possession of a current passport

-- Physical stamina to lift over 50 lbs.- Willingness to travel for extended periods of time, often in foreign

countries, several times a yearAnna Reyna-Arcos

*PROGRAMMER II - 11848*

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this position will be accepted until 5:00p.m. on September 8, 1993.ACD - Global Atmospheric Changes SectionExempt Range: 56, $2,967 - 4,450/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Provides programming support and writes softwarefor analysis of global ozone data sets. Programs in FORTRAN. Analyzeslarge data sets. Formulates suitable computational procedures to solveproblems. Collaborates with scientists in the specification of computerprograms. Designs and produces graphs programs.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- B.S. in physical sciences and 2 or more years of relevant experience

or M.S. in physical sciences with 0 years of experience-- Demonstrated skill in FORTRAN programming-- Demonstrated skill in working in a UNIX operating system

environment- Skill in working independently and under general supervision-- Skill in oral and written communicationsPLEASE NOTE: This is a ome year term position.Anna Reyna-Arcos

*MANAGER INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH- 11833*

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this position will be accepted uatil 5:00p.m. on September 8, 1993.Research Applications Program (RAP)Exempt Range: 66, $6,120 - 9,180/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Plans, coordinates and manages RAP internationalresearch efforts, including efforts currently developing in Hong Kong, andpossible efforts in Taiwan, Europe, and the People's Republic of China.Develops and writes proposals for new initiatives throughout the world,in an effort to promulgate international research, development, andtechnology transfer, and to foster closer ties with industry. Makes oralpresentations as part of the proposal process. Coordinates and manageshuman and fiscal resources. Establishes and manages a scientific andtechnical staff to conduct international research and development withinRAP. Provides leadership in international research and developmentpolicy, development and advocacy. Participates in RAP seniormanagement, providing leadership in all aspects of RAP activities, andparticipates on the RAP Management Committee. Serves as chief liaisonbetween RAP international efforts and Weather Information Technologies,Inc. (WITI). Will supervise employees in ways consistent with UCARpolicies and with its equal opportunity and affirmative action programs.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:- Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, engineering or related disciplines OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience-- Demonstrated experience and competence in management of complex

programs, including experience in field research; includes a minimumof 10-15 years experience in post-Ph.D. work or equivalent in aboveduties.

-- Demonstrated skill in working with diverse groups, both foreign anddomestic, including atmospheric scientists, engineers, governmentadministrators, university staff, commercial industry managers andtechnical personnel

-- Demonstrated skill in managing human resources in a matrix-styleorganization

-- Skill in managing subordinate staff that are located in overseaslocations

-- Demonstrated expertise in world-wide communications, includingcomputer communications

-- Outstanding oral and written communications skills-- Willingness to do extensive travel, with emphasis on overseas travel.

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*FOOD SERVICE AND SPECIAL FUNCTION SUPPORT - 11813"PLEASE NOTE: This position is being reopened. Applications for thisposition wil be accepted anti 5:00 p.m. ea Anget 27, 1993.DIR - FSS/Food ServicesNon-Exempt Range: 24, $7.61 - 9.88/hourWork Schedule: Casual on callDUTIES INCLUDE: Provides food and beverage service for specialfunctions such as receptions, dinners and breaks on an as needed basis.Provides preparation of areas with linens, utensils and equipment.Provides service at functions which may include food and beverage frombuffet to plate service. Cleans up area including bussing tables andputting away dishes, food, and equipment.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:- Knowledge of sanitary food handling practices- Knowledge of and experience in food and beverage service- Skill in being service oriented and having the ability to interact with

the public in a positive and friendly manner- Skill in working under pressure and meeting deadlines- Skill in working in a team oriented atmosphere- Must be 21 years of age or older to handle liquor- Ability to lift 20 lbs. and carry for 20 feet, and able to stand for

extended periods of time- Willingness to work an on-call basis primarily during weekdays mainly

in later afternoons and evenings; some days and weekends on aninfrequent basis

Anna Reyna-Arcos

SECRETARY - 11847

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this position will be accepted until 5:00p.m. em August 27, 1993.UCAR - Office of Public Policy - Walter Orr Roberts InstituteNon-exempt Range: 26, $1,573 - 2,043/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Provides secretarial support for the Vice Presidentof Public Policy and Director or Walter Orr Roberts Institute (whichincludes the corporate Affiliates Program, Development Office and Officeof Government Affairs), and performs a variety of clerical tasks insupport of general and administrative operations. Assists the staff ingeneral and administrative operations. Keeps the VP's calendar,schedules and arranges meetings, prepares materials, and takes minutes.Answers telephones and takes messages. Makes foreign and domestictravel arrangements. Maintains department files. Develops andmaintains relationship with individuals, specific communities or groups,and agencies inside and outside the organization. Performs machinetranscription, finalizes letters and other correspondence. Types and usesword processor to produce administrative, scientific, and technicaldocuments. Serves as receptionist for the PPO office. Distributes mail,orders office supplies, photocopies, and files. Prepares correspondence,purchase requisitions, check requests, visitor forms and various standardforms, and assists in monitoring expenditures.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- High School diploma plus 2 or more years of general secretarial

experience or equivalent combination of education and experience- Knowledge of basic office procedures-- Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, applying this

knowledge in editing and proofreading documents and correspondence- Skill in word processing using a Macintosh system- Skill in fast and accurate typing 60 wpm or more- Skill in basic arithmetic- Skill at making travel and meeting arrangements- Skill in note-taking for meeting minutes

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- Skill in using good judgment and discretion in handling confidentialmaterials and information

- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships withsupervisors, staff and visitors

-- Skill in database input/output, updating and maintaining various lists,including mailing lists

- Skill in use of electronic mail systems- Skill in use of fax machine and internal computer faxAnna Reyna-Arcos

SOFTWARE ENGINEER III- 11845

PLEASE NOTE: Applicatios for this position will be accepted until 5:00p.m. eas August 27, 1993.UCAR - GPS/METExempt Range: 59, $3,687 - 5,530/moDUTIES INCLUDE: Participates in the detailed design and specificationof the computing system necessary to support the collection of GPS/METdata and generation of command sequences to the host spacecraft. Haslead responsibility for implementation and operation of the GPS/METcomputing system, including hardware, software, and development ofoperational procedures to support the GPS/MET science team. Plans,develops, and integrates the operating system, database, communications,display, and other software tools using a combination of "shrink wrapped"software packages, special software written by other team members, andnew software as required to meet program requirements. Will developprogram and procedures as required to conduct system testing, debuggingand modifications. Consults with other team engineers and scientists asrequired to optimize GPS/MET system performance. Documents systemand software performance. Documents system and software as requiredfor a small number of internal and external users. Maintains knowledgeof technical developments in the computer industry focused onminicomputers, workstations, data management, networking, andcommunications.REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:-- B.S. in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the equivalent

combination of education and experience- Minimum of 5 years experience in the areas detailed below.- Experience specifying and integrating work station and minicomputer

hardware systems- Current working knowledge of the UNIX operating system- Demonstrated skill in C and FORTRAN programming-- Demonstrated skill in at least one assembly language-- Demonstrated skill using database management systems-- Demonstrated skill working with the Internet suite of protocols in a

heterogeneous network environment-- Demonstrated skill integrating hardware and software systems to

operate as a seamless process-- Demonstrated skill working as a team member-- Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications-- Willingness to travel occasionallyPLEASE NOTE: This is a term position through March 31, 1995.Anna Reyna-Arcos

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS

SCIENTIST III - #1842

PLEASE NOTE: Applicatioms for this position wil be accepted mailS:00p.m. em September 3, 1993.MMM - Mesoscale Prediction SectionExempt Range: 58, $3,433 - 5,150/mo (Level I)

60, $3,967 - 5,950/mo (Level II)First published in "Job Openings" on August 5, 1993

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PLAENOTE: Thshi a anemyear term poition with possilty ofeztuiumn. Ajtcaion for this position wil be accepted mmdl7 5:00 pm.on Aogint 31, 1993.CGD - Climate Analysis SectionExempt Range: 55, $2,760 - 4,140/moFirst published in "Job Openings" on July 1, 1993

STUDENT AS'IST'AN'TS

STUDENT ASSISTANT II - #1837

PLAENOTE: The cdosig dae for this position bas bhen eided.Appt&caioa for thi posiion wil be accepted mtl 5:00 P.M. o.Sqabember 3, 199.CGD - Interdisciplinary Climate Systems SectionFlat Rate: $7.90/hr.First published in "Job Openings" on July 22, 1993

STUDENT A.SSISTlANT 11 - 11835PLEASE NOTE:Ap&tm for this position wil be accepted uuitl 5:00p m. an Aqit 27, 1993.ATD - Research Aviation FacilityFlat Rate: $7.90/hr.First published in "Job Openings" on July 22, 1993

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

Calendar 23 August Through 12 September

WEEK OF 23 - 29 AUGUST

Monday, 23 August

* CM-5 Users Group Meeting - Seedetails in Announcements

9:30 a.m.Foothills Lab 3, Room 2072

Tuesday, 25 August

* WordPerfect Product Seminar -WordPerfect 6.0 For DOS - 1:00p.m. - WordPerfect 6.0 forWindows - 1:30 p.m. - Presentation- 2:30 - Office and Informs - 3:15,for detailed information contact,Carol Nicolaidis x8504 or email atnicolaid@ncar

1:00 p.m.Foothills Lab 2, Room 1022

Thursday, 26 August

Friday, 27 August

* CRD Seminar - Synoptic toIntraseasonal Variability in theTropics of the UGAMP GCM - JuliaSlingo, University of Reading,Ken Sperber, Lawrence LivermoreLaboratory

10:30 a.m.RL2, Wiche Conference Room

S WEEKOF30 AUG- 5 SEPT

OPEN

WEEK OF 6 -12 SEPTEMBER

Monday, 6 September

Holiday

Tuesday, 7 September

* CGD Seminar - HydrologicalProcess in Ocean-AtmosphereInteraction: Climate Stability andSystem Maintenance- PeterWebster, PAOS, University ofColorado

3:30 p.m.Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

* ACD Seminar - Atmosphere-Vegetation Exchange of TraceGases: Experimental and ModelingStudies of Ozone, Odd-nitrogenGases and Mercury Vapor - GeorgeTaylor, Desert Research Institute

10:30 p.m.* MMM Seminar - The Meso-Low Mesa Lab, Main Seminar Room

Observed in the Taiwan Mei-YuSeason - George Chen, NationalTaiwan University

3:30 p.m.Foothills Lab 2, Room 1022

Calendar announcements may bemailed to Liz Kriete at FL2.Tuesday 5:00 p.m. is the deadline.