AlertCA Fire Liaison/Advisor - 135738

DEPARTMENT OVEVIEW:

The Earth Section of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography encompasses research in the Cecil H. & Ida M. Green Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) and the Geosciences Research Division (GRD). Research in IGPP spans a broad range of topics in geophysics including seismology, geodynamics, geodesy and crustal deformation, geomorphology, planetary physics, geomagnetism and paleomagnetism, oceanography and electrical methods. The Cecil and Ida Green IGPP is recognized internationally as an outstanding research and teaching institution in geophysics with focus on maintaining modern infrastructure for conducting research including buildings, computer networks, computing mass storage, seagoing instrumentation, communications and global observatories. Research in GRD embraces atmospheric, marine and solid earth chemistry, cosmochemistry, paleoceanography and paleoclimate, stratigraphy, geobiology and paleoecology, hydrogeology, global and regional tectonics, and paleomagnetism. GRD is home to 38 academics in various titles (Professor, Research Professor, Research Scientist, Project Scientist and Specialist), 10 Research Associates and Visiting Scholars, 10 Postdoctoral Scholars, 45 graduate students and 45 staff. GRD expends approximately $10 million annually in federal, state and private funds. The Division occupies over 65,000 square feet of space including research support space, research labs, geological collections space and administrative offices.

Within the Geosciences Research Division, ALERTCalifornia provides state-of-the-art technology that supports data-driven decisions to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. Based at the University of California San Diego, ALERTCalifornia is a public safety program working to understand wildfires and other natural hazards and determine short and long-term impacts on people and the environment to inform management decisions. ALERTCalifornia's multidisciplinary team is based at UC San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering, Qualcomm Institute, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The program also works closely with partners across the state.

The state-focused program manages a network of more than 1,080 monitoring cameras and sensor arrays (as of June 2024), and collects data that provides actionable, real-time information to inform public safety. In addition to the camera network, and in response to increasingly frequent and severe climate-driven disasters, ALERTCalifornia is prioritizing novel data collection and research. These data are open-source and are shared with fellow institutions and partners. Advanced technology offers fresh insight into the cascading disasters associated with wildfires, such as post-fire debris flows, floods, and erosion. These data will lead to a greater understanding of natural disasters and their long-term pacts on air, water, and soil quality as well as human health in California.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The AlertCA Fire Liaison/Advisor is responsible for the standardized execution of an industry alliance program, brokering, developing and sustaining partnerships. Engages partners, expanding partnerships to maximize the value of the relationship for the University and the organization. Under the general direction of the AlertCalifornia (AlertCA) Principal Investigator (PI), performs duties in the following project management areas: to develop and maintain strategic relationships with industrial partners as well as federal, state, and local government agencies with AlertCA and related projects. This position will develop strategic research and operational plans with project stakeholders. With existing and new partnerships, identify and develop new funding opportunities. Travels across California, including to remote and off-road locations, to inspect fire camera sites and meet with public utilities, fire safety officials, and collaborators regarding existing and proposed camera installations.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

• Advanced organizational and project management skills. Ability to lead a team, prioritize personal and team tasks and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.

• Management experience supervising and coordinating large scale public safety related projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Management experience coordinating environmental sensor observation systems.

• Proven experience in existing program development and creating new programs to broaden institutional reach.

• Skilled communicator: includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Ability to use discretion and respect confidentiality.

• Excellent ability to build bridges with partner organizations, individuals across the University, and with external stakeholders. Ability to interact appropriately and with sensitivity in a culturally diverse environment.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

• Will be required to hold valid driver's license and have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures.

• Background check required.

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