J.5 Labor Category Descriptions.pdf

SOLICITATION: 1305M223RNCNT0001

ATTACHMENT: J.5

Labor Category Descriptions

Equivalency Table

Minimum Education Experience Substitution

Associate’s Degree 2 Years of experience

Bachelor's Degree 4 years of experience

Master's Degree 6 years of experience

Ph.D. 8 years of experience

1. Director

Functional Responsibilities: Exercises independent judgment, as well as a high level of analytical skill, in solving non-routine technical, administrative, and managerial problems. Responsible for all aspects of project performance and is responsible for the overall direction of all project level activities and personnel. The Director should also possess computer-based data processing abilities that will often require advanced statistics, time series analysis, data acquisition skills, and/or data base management.

Tasks for which the contractor will be responsible for include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assist in sensor/system selection, acceptance/bench tests, field deployment, data acquisition and processing, and inter-comparison of the resulting data sets to accepted standards.

2. Present findings in formal written and oral presentations to CO-OPS staff, at trade conferences, and in peer-reviewed journals.

3. Utilize technical writing abilities in order to produce clear, well-organized written documents for both lay and technical readers.

4. Perform field work utilizing standard physical abilities, including light lifting, ladder climbing, and occasional deployment aboard small vessels.

5. Interact with cooperating universities and other government agencies

Experience: 10 years of experience performing non-routine functional activities by providing management and technical direction to project personnel. Familiar with interacting with cooperating universities, other government agencies and sensor/system manufacturers. Knowledge of and familiar with coastal and near-shore tidal and non-tidal water level and current fluctuations. Knowledge and experience with assisting in the procurement process, conducting bench tests, data acquisition and processing, and with the inter-comparison of data sets.

Education: A minimum of Bachelor's degree (and 10 years of experience). Have an understanding of the fundamentals of oceanography, meteorology, electronics, chemistry, and computer sciences. Specialized education in the use of Matlab or other computer-based mathematical data analysis software packages.

Knowledge of the following:

● Oceanographic and meteorological sensors and systems and how water level and current sensors function

● Applications of real-time oceanographic and meteorological data for safe marine transportation, ecosystems restoration, recreation and population safety

● Coastal ocean temperature, conductivity, salinity and water density relationships and the sensors used to observe these parameters

● Hardware deployment hazards in a marine environment, such as corrosion, bio fouling and sedimentation/burial.

● The interaction of acoustics, optics and microwave energy with moving water level.

Skills:

1. A mixture of specialized programmatic skills, analytical abilities, computer skills, time series analysis, field work, documentation, and other highly technical capabilities.

2. A comprehensive understanding of the specific technology or science requirement.

3. Knowledge of and familiar with conducting harmonic time series analysis using a variety of methods.

4. Ability to evaluate the quality of oceanographic and meteorological data to ensure a meaningful analysis.

2. Senior Project Manager

Functional Responsibilities: Project management support and provides senior level technical expertise to ensure project quality control activities and management are in place and successful. Exercises independent judgment, as well as a high level of analytical skill, in solving non-routine technical, administrative, and managerial problems. Responsible for all aspects of project performance and assists in the overall direction to all project level activities and personnel. Tasks for which the contractor will be responsible for include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provides interface between the client and company resources and manages assigned projects to meet client requirements.

2. Monitors and reports on progress of assigned projects.

3. Manages projects, project budgets, and schedule and delivery of services and determines and manages the cost and pricing of assigned projects.

4. Establishes and manages the project timetable and schedule of activities.

5. Obtains necessary technical expertise advice for quality control reviews and ensures that team members are properly assigned tasks based on their skill level.

6. Provides leadership to assigned project teams and takes corrective action when necessary to meet project commitments.

Experience: 10 years of experience performing non-routine functional activities by providing management and technical direction to project personnel.

Education: A minimum of Bachelor's degree is required.

Skills:

1. Advanced use of computer-based data acquisition and compilation tools such as HyperTerminal, Procomm, and Excel are required. Data processing skills and algorithm development capability using languages such as C++, HTML, Basic, or Matlab is required.

3. Assistant Project Manager

Functional Responsibilities: A mixture of field work, technical capabilities, computer skills, and analytical abilities. The contractor employee is expected to provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to junior-level employees. Exercises independent judgment, as well as a high level of analytical skill, in solving non-routine technical, administrative, and managerial problems. Responsible for all aspects of project performance and assists in the overall direction to all project level activities and personnel. Travel (trips typically less than one (1) week in duration), operation of Government-owned vehicles (a valid driver’s license is required). Tasks for which the contractor will be responsible include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assist in sensor/system selection, acceptance/bench tests, field deployment, data acquisition and processing, and inter-comparison of the resulting data sets to accepted standards.

2. Present findings in formal written and oral presentations to CO-OPS personnel and at workshops or conferences, occasionally leading those workshops or convening conferences.

3. Utilize strong technical writing abilities to document systems and convey recommendations.

4. Provide a monthly status report of actions taken, actions pending, or anticipated issues with recommended resolutions.

5. Perform field work utilizing standard physical abilities, including light lifting, ladder climbing, and occasional deployment aboard small vessels (requires completion of a boater safety course).

6. Interact with cooperating universities and other government agencies

Experience: 10 years of related experience performing non-routine functional activities by providing management and technical direction to project personnel.

Education: A minimum of Bachelor’s degree is required. A comprehensive understanding of oceanography, meteorology, electronics, chemistry, and computer science is necessary.

Skills:

2. Advanced use of computer-based data acquisition and compilation tools such as HyperTerminal, Procomm, and Excel are required. Data processing skills and algorithm development capability using languages such as C++, HTML, Basic, or Matlab is required.

4. Engineering Field Technician III

The Engineering Field Technician III must be able to perform all of the functional responsibilities of the Engineering Field Technician II as well as the following:

Functional Responsibilities: Install/deploy, service, repair, and recover current and tide measurement systems. Extensive travel is required along the entire United States East Coast and Great Lakes or United States West Coast and Pacific Islands to service the measurement systems. Travel typically consists of two (2) to four (4) week trips with two (2) weeks between trips. There are also some shorter trips and local travel, dependent upon workload. Overall, about one half (1/2)-time is in travel status. The following are tasks for which the contractor will be responsible:

1. Test, configure, set-up, install, and conduct field maintenance of current measurement systems, water level sensors, meteorological sensors, oceanographic sensors, and related data collection platforms and/or support components in difficult situations and/or harsh marine environments.

2. Deploy and recover current meters off vessels.

3. Manage the Government’s equipment inventory and recommend reconditioning, repair, or purchase of new.

4. Examine data records (to include site reports, one day reports, leveling data) and coordinate trip feedback to detect problems and take corrective action.

5. Oversee divers.

6. Complete checklists, prepare documentation, and submit activity reports.

Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in field engineering practices sufficient to understand and recommend changes to improve/update technical drawings, diagrams, and specifications. Familiarity with using a variety of common power tools and the use of personal computers and various applications to perform word processing, creating spreadsheets, and analyze data.

Education: Associate’s Degree. Military training or additional college coursework in civil, mechanical, electrical, or structural engineering or marine sciences preferred. Familiar with working on small boats and passed a boater education/safety course within the past three (3) years. Extensive knowledge of water level, and RDI, SonTek, and Nortek current profilers and supporting equipment including acoustic releases. Knowledge of the use of test and calibration equipment to conduct complex electronic testing and advanced troubleshooting.

Skills:

1. Ability to safely operate a forklift.

2. Diving may be necessary to install and service the underwater portions of the observing systems covered by this Performance Work Statement. In order to perform the underwater work, all NOAA diving regulations shall be followed.

5. Engineering Field Technician II

The Engineering Field Technician II must be able to perform all of the functional responsibilities of the Engineering Field Technician I as well as the following:

Functional Responsibilities: Participate in a field team in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of measurement systems. Extensive travel is required along the entire United States East Coast and Great Lakes or United States West Coast and Pacific Islands to service the measurement systems. Travel typically consists of three (3) to six (6) week trips with two (2) weeks between trips. There are also some shorter trips and local travel, depending upon workload. Overall, about one half (1/2)-time is in travel status. The following are tasks for which the contractor will be responsible:

1. Conduct installation and field maintenance of electronic data collection platforms, water level and current measurement sensors, meteorological sensors, oceanographic sensors, and related support components.

2. Construct or repair measurement system enclosures, structural supports, frames, clamps, and related components.

3. Conduct geodetic leveling and GPS observations.

4. Examine tide records (to include site reports, one day reports, leveling data) and coordinate trip feedback to detect problems and take corrective action.

5. Tend to divers by facilitating tools, holding lines, and assisting with gear.

6. Ensure that work vehicles, tools, and equipment are in good working condition and order.

7. Complete checklists and prepare documentation, vehicle use reports, and activity reports.

8. Diving may be necessary to install and service the underwater portions of the observing systems covered by this Performance Work Statement. In order to perform the underwater work, the Engineering Field Technicians must first follow all NOAA diving regulations.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in field engineering practices sufficient to understand and follow technical drawings, diagrams, and specifications. Familiarity with surveying methods and techniques to perform 2nd and 3rd order leveling and the use of personal computers and various applications to perform word processing, create spreadsheets, and manipulate data. Experience with the use of digital multimeters and/or test and calibration equipment to conduct electronic testing and troubleshooting.

Education: Associate’s Degree is required. Trade school, vocational school, military training, or additional college coursework in engineering or marine sciences preferred. Knowledge of construction methods and techniques using appropriate power and hand tools.

Skills:

1. Ability to safely operate a forklift

6. Engineering Field Technician I

Functional Responsibilities: Assists in a variety of tasks involved in preparing instrumentation, hardware, and components used to operate and maintain these oceanographic and meteorological systems. Guides for proper completion of assignments include oral instructions, sketches, specifications, and accepted trade practices and standards. Necessary safety precautions are followed to prevent accidents and work injuries. Occasional travel may be required, typically consisting of two (2) to ten (10) days in length, dependent upon workload. The following are tasks for which the contractor will be responsible:

1. Assisting in the performance of a variety of tasks involved in the preparation of gauging stations, such as assembling polyvinyl chloride (PVC) well components

2. Installing backing boards inside instrument enclosures

3. Threading pipe and fabricating antenna masts

4. Making wooden shipping containers, pressure cleaning and painting underwater platforms

5. Moving equipment in and out of the warehouse

6. Organizing, sorting, and packing equipment for shipping

7. Loading gauging station components in trucks

8. Cleaning boats and trucks.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in field engineering practices sufficient to understand and follow technical drawings, diagrams, and specifications. Familiarity with the use of various power tools and hand tools. Familiarity with simple carpentry, electrical wiring, painting and pip threading.

Education: Associate’s Degree required. Trade school, vocational school, military training, or additional college coursework in engineering or marine sciences preferred.

Skills:

1. Ability to perform a variety of duties involving moderate to heavy labor such as loading or unloading a truck, packing tools and equipment for shipment, or operating a pressure cleaner to clean marine growth off equipment.

2. Ability to safely operate a forklift.

7. Electronics Technician II

The Electronics Technician II must be able to perform all of the functional responsibilities of the Electronics Technician I as well as the following:

Functional Responsibilities: Reparation and testing of systems and instruments prior to deployment and providing support for installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of these systems after they are deployed. The responsibilities require limited travel along the United States East Coast and Gulf Coast from Maine through Louisiana, including all five (5) of the Great Lakes and their connecting waterways to service the measurement systems. The following are tasks for which the contractor will be responsible:

1. Perform remote analysis of deployed systems and sensors, identify issues and provide possible solutions.

2. Configure, test, and document systems and sensors prior to being issued for deployment.

3. Identify any system and sensor issues and resolve those issues.

4. Conduct tests on new technology and configurations and document results.

5. Review current procedures and provide recommendations to improve performance.

6. Troubleshoot electronic systems.

7. Create technical drawings for small installations and station upgrades.

8. Provide training to contractor field personnel on station maintenance and operating procedures.

9. Perform in-field repairs of environmental monitoring systems.

10. Provide support for field tests of new and existing systems.

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in the field of environmental monitoring technology. Familiar with modern water level measurement technology and modern water way current measurement technology. Familiar with the principles behind electronic equipment and components. Familiar with electronic test equipment and troubleshooting electronic equipment. Familiar with troubleshooting environmental monitoring systems and sensors. Familiar with developing documentation on field procedures and practices.

Education: Associate’s Degree is required. Additional college coursework in engineering or marine sciences preferred. Knowledge of Data Collection Platforms (DCP) in remote environmental monitoring systems, principles of communication systems, and environmental monitoring sensors in the meteorological and oceanographic fields.

1. Working knowledge of the use of personal computers and various applications to perform word processing, create spreadsheets, create technical drawings, and manipulate data.

8. Electronics Technician I

Functional Responsibilities: Preparation and testing of systems and instruments prior to deployment and providing support for installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of these systems after they are deployed. Provide advanced electronics support to field maintenance personnel. The responsibilities require limited travel along the east and Gulf coast from Maine through Louisiana, including all five (5) of the Great Lakes and their connecting waterways to service the measurement systems. The following are tasks for which the contractor will be responsible:

1. Configure, test, and document systems and sensors prior to being issued for deployment.

2. Identify system and sensor issues and participate in resolving those issues.

3. Perform in-field repairs of environmental monitoring systems.

4. Provide support for field tests of new and existing systems.

Experience: One (1) year of related experience related to the field of environmental monitoring technology as a Marine Technician, Electronics Technician, or Electronics Engineering Technician.

Familiar with the principles behind electronic equipment and components, electronic test equipment, and troubleshooting electronic equipment.

Education: Associate’s Degree required. Trade school, vocational school, military training, or additional college coursework in engineering or marine sciences preferred.

Skills:

1. Working knowledge of the principles of communications systems and the use of personal computers and various applications to perform word processing, create spreadsheets, and manipulate data.

9. Administrative Assistant

Functional Responsibilities: Provide support in a variety of administrative tasks. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

1. Management of office operations and procedures

2. Supervision of contractor-provided administrative support staff

3. Documentation of management activities

4. Periodic and interim technical project assistance

5. Assignment to unanticipated short term and emergency taskings

6. Closely work with both management and technical staff to ensure the achievement of tasking objectives

7. Ensures that immediate tasking shortfalls are addressed and complies with corporate quality assurance procedures and policies.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience with word processing/spreadsheet packages is required.

Education: An Associate’s Degree is required.

10. Program Manager

Functional Responsibilities: Program management support and senior level technical expertise to ensure project quality control activities and management are in place and successful. Exercises independent judgment, as well as a high level of analytical skill, in solving non-routine technical, administrative, and managerial problems. Responsible for all aspects of project performance and assists in the overall direction to all project level activities and personnel. Tasks for which the contractor will be responsible include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provides interface between the client and company resources and manages assigned projects to meet client requirements.

2. Monitors and reports on progress of assigned projects.

3. Manages projects, project budgets, and schedule and delivery of services and determines and manages the cost and pricing of assigned projects.

4. Establishes and manages the project timetable and schedule of activities.

5. Obtains necessary technical expertise advice for quality control reviews and ensures that team members are properly assigned tasks based on their skill level.

6. Provides leadership to assigned project teams and takes corrective action when necessary to meet project commitments.

Experience: Minimum eight (8) years of experience performing non-routine functional activities by providing management and technical direction to project personnel.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required.

11. Engineer I

Functional Responsibilities: Prepare and test systems and instruments prior to deployment; develop test procedures; identify and resolve issues in existing systems; and provide support for installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of these systems after they are deployed. The responsibilities require limited travel along the east and Gulf coast from Maine through Louisiana, including all five (5) of the Great Lakes and their connecting waterways to service the measurement systems. The contractor will be required to operate Government-owned vehicles in the performance of this task. The contractor shall possess a valid driver’s license. The following are tasks for which the contractor will be responsible:

1. Integration of new sensors and technology into the existing data collections systems used by CO-

OPS.

2. Conduct tests and determine feasibility of new technology.

3. Develop test procedures for new and existing systems and sensors.

4. Provide support for field tests of new and existing systems.

5. Provide field support and training to contractor field personnel.

6. Test and document systems and sensors prior to being issued for deployment.

7. Identify any system and sensor issues and participate in resolving those issues.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience related to meteorological and oceanographic principles.

Familiar with the principles and practices of systems integration. Familiar with developing documentation for procedures and test results. Familiar with electronic test equipment and the principles behind electronic equipment and components.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oceanographic Engineering or General Engineering

Skills:

processing, create spreadsheets, and manipulate data.

12. Engineer II

The Engineer II must be able to perform all of the functional responsibilities of the Engineer I as well as the following:

Functional Responsibilities: Identify new technology and applications; prepare and test systems and instruments prior to deployment; identify and resolve issues in existing systems; and provide support for installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of these systems after they are deployed. The responsibilities require limited travel along the east and Gulf coast from Maine through Louisiana, including all five (5) of the Great Lakes and their connecting waterways to service the measurement systems. The contractor will be required to operate Government-owned vehicles in the performance of this task. The contractor shall possess a valid driver’s license. The following are tasks for which the contractor will be responsible:

1. Integration of new sensors and technology into the existing data collections systems used by CO-

OPS.

2. Conduct tests and determine feasibility of new technology.

3. Develop test procedures for new and existing systems and sensors.

4. Provide support for field tests of new and existing systems.

5. Provide field support and training to field personnel.

6. Test and document systems and sensors prior to being issued for deployment.

8. Create technical drawings for small installations and station upgrades.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience at the Engineer I level with knowledge of meteorological and oceanographic principles. Familiar with the principles and practices of systems integration. Familiar with developing documentation for procedures and test results. Familiar with electronic test equipment and the principles behind electronic equipment and components.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oceanographic Engineering or General Engineering processing, create spreadsheets, and manipulate data.

13. Engineer III

The Engineer III must be able to perform all of the functional responsibilities of the Engineer II as well as the following:

Functional Responsibilities: Identify new technology and applications; prepare and test systems and instruments prior to deployment; identify and resolve issues in existing systems; and provide support for installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of these systems after they are deployed. The responsibilities require limited travel along the east and Gulf coast from Maine through Louisiana, including all five (5) of the Great Lakes and their connecting waterways to service the measurement systems. The contractor will be required to operate Government-owned vehicles in the performance of this task. The contractor shall possess a valid driver’s license. The following are tasks for which the contractor will be responsible:

1. Integration of new sensors and technology into the existing data collections systems used by CO-

OPS.

2. Conduct tests and determine feasibility of new technology.

3. Develop test procedures for new and existing systems and sensors.

4. Provide support for field tests of new and existing systems.

5. Provide field support and training to field personnel.

6. Test and document systems and sensors prior to being issued for deployment.

8. Create technical drawings for small installations and station upgrades.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience at the Engineer II level with knowledge of meteorological and oceanographic principles. Familiar with environmental monitoring sensors in the meteorological and oceanographic fields. Familiar with modern water level measurement technology and modern water way current measurement technology. Familiar with electronic test equipment and the principles behind electronic equipment and components. Familiar with the principles and practices of systems integration.

Familiar with developing documentation for procedures and test results. Familiar with troubleshooting electronic equipment

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oceanographic Engineering or General Engineering. Knowledge of Data Collection Platforms (DCP) in remote environmental monitoring systems.

Skills:

processing, create spreadsheets, and manipulate data.