[IGSMAIL-4312]: Position Open to all U.S. citizens

[matsakis.demetrios at usno.navy.mil]

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IGS Electronic Mail      18 Mar 16:13:41 PST 2003      Message Number 4312
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Author: Demetrios Matsakis

The U.S. Naval Observatory's advertised position to head the Time 
Transfer Division of the Time Service Department is now open to all 
U.S. citizens.  The position closes on April 15.

Although the position is listed for a mathematician, a degree in 
mathematics is not necessarily required.  As indicated in the 
official advertisement, it is expected that people who are primarily 
engineers, physicists, or other specializations may be eligible if
they have adequate knowledge of the mathematics involved in the 
timekeeping art.

For technical information about the position contact Dr. Demetrios 
Matsakis by telephone at (202) 762-1587, or by email at 
matsakis.demetrios at usno.navy.mil.

To apply, follow the instructions in
http://www.resume.hroc.navy.mil/vacancy/vac_preview3_N1.asp?vac_id=51397

Dr. Demetrios Matsakis

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About Us:  We maintain the USNO Master Clock, which is the official time
standard for the Department of Defense and includes over 70 component 
atomic clocks in Washington and 15 atomic clocks in Colorado Springs, 
Colorado.  We also develop new kinds of precise clocks and provide
accurate time to users around the world. 

About the Job:  Supervise the six-employee Time Transfer Division, which
transfers the time from the Master Clock to users such as GPS.  GPS 
satellites are directly monitored, and the timing data are used for 
controlling the GPS time scale.  The Division also maintains a national 
network of Internet time servers, monitors Loran transmissions, and 
manages the departmental computers.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:  Requires knowledge of mathematical
analyses, precise timekeeping, timing of radionavigation systems, timing
receivers for radionavigation data reception, timekeeping electronic
hardware, and timekeeping data analysis.  Demonstrated engineering and
physics ability would be useful.  Computer skills should include C and
Fortran, with Unix a plus. U.S. Citizenship required.