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    INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
    (Volunteer position,  unpaid)

    Job Title - Computer programmer assistant 

    Although this is an unpaid position, this is a rare opportunity to
    get experience working with SAP software.  You will be learning
    first hand how to use SAPs ABAP programming language, working as
    part of a very visible, talented, and energized professional team
    working on systems projects that will significantly influence USGS
    information technology landscape for years to come.

    Hours - A least 20 hours a week for 10 weeks, working with other
    programmers at the USGS facility listed below.  This opportunity
    can be extended if doing so is in the best interest of the
    government and the intern.

    Apply Before - May 24, 2002

    Location - 

    U. S. Geological Survey (USGS)
    Branch of Information Services (BIS)
    Rocky Mountain Mapping Center
    Building 810
    Denver Federal Center
    Lakewood, Colorado 

    Job Duties - 

    USGS Branch of Information Services is looking for an enthusiastic
    student interested in learning to use SAPs ABAP programming
    language.  This intern will work on tasks for the Integrated
    Business Solutions (IBiS) project, which is implementing a
    challenging suite of cutting-edge business-related applications in
    inventory management and electronic commerce.  The IBiS project
    works to enhance the newly implemented IBiS system, which comprises
    SAP R/3 software (version 4.6C) installed on Sun Enterprise 450
    servers running the Solaris operating system.  Although this is an
    unpaid position, this is a rare opportunity to get professional
    experience working with SAP software.

    This is an entry level position.  The incumbent will be provided
    with specific instructions regarding the purpose of the assignment,
    limitations, expected deadlines, and priorities.  Coworkers and the
    supervisor will give advice regarding any issues as they arise.
    The incumbent will work within the instructions and guidance
    provided.  All unusual situations will be discussed with coworkers
    and/or the supervisor.  Work will be carefully reviewed at various
    points during the process until completion.  Assignments will be
    selected to enhance the incumbents experience and development.


    Major duties include the following:

    Assisting USGS programmers in writing and testing ABAP programs
    that work with the SAP R/3 system known as IBiS (Integrated
    Business Solutions).  (ABAP is SAPs proprietary programming
    language.)

    Participating in programming design discussions with USGS
    programmers and users who describe their requirements.

    Assisting in maintaining status information on the progress of the
    ABAP Team in the MS Project document.

    Assisting in converting old USGS program code to new platforms to
    maximize reuse of old programs.

    Participating in research related to finding suitable software (or
    upgrading or writing USGS programs) for wireless bar code
    applications for business processes in BIS.

    Attending regular meetings of the IBiS Team and participating in
    discussions related to programming plans, issues, activities,
    priorities, and schedules.

    Developing an understanding of the needs of users in the Branch of
    Information Services and the goals of the organization, and
    proposing workable solutions to important needs.

    Knowledge Required - 

    Working knowledge of two or more major programming languages, for
    example, C, C++, Java, Perl.  Familiarity with ABAP not necessary,
    but must be willing to learn ABAP.  Experience programming in a
    UNIX environment desirable.

    Experience gathering user requirements and proposing and designing
    program solutions.

    Familiarity with structured programming techniques and software
    libraries, and the ability to write and debug parts of larger
    programs in coordination with other programmers.

    Familiarity with software testing concepts and techniques,
    including test environments, test data, test documentation, and
    concepts related to unit testing and integration testing.

    Familiarity with relational database management system (RDBMS)
    concepts and RDBMS systems such as Oracle and Access.

    Facility with common PC office-type software.

    Experience working with many different data types (ie. text,
    numeric, image) and file types (ie. .txt, .dbf, .html, .xml,
    .zip).

    Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.  This includes the
    ability to present orally and in writing a summary of user needs,
    proposed system solutions, and the program design being proposed
    (with or without illustrations or presentation slides, as the case
    may warrant).  This also includes the ability to create diagrams to
    illustrate concepts and the ability to understand diagrams of many
    kinds commonly used in design discussions (for example, histograms,
    bar charts, schematic system diagrams, organizational charts,
    etc.).

    USGS Contact Name - 

    Creighton Wood, Senior Software Engineer, cewood@usgs.gov, 303-202-4276

    Background -

    Integrated Business Solutions (IBiS) projects currently include the
    following: (1) setting up a web-accessible "Portal" to the IBiS
    system; (2) setting up a web-accessible "Internet Store," including
    a USGS product catalog integrated with a search engine and an
    ordering capability; (3) reengineering and automating BIS "Shipment
    Receiving" processes when new products are being shipped to BIS;
    (4) reengineering and automating BIS "Sendings" processes when new
    products arrive at BIS; (5) adding the many make-to-order "Open-
    File Reports" to the IBiS system; and (6) responding to requests
    from IBiS users for new custom reports and tweaking existing
    functionality.

    The Branch of Information Services supports the delivery of
    products and information for the U.S. Geological Survey to both
    domestic and international customers.  The printed products of the
    USGS as well as selected products from several Federal partners are
    handled by the branch.

    BIS accomplishes mission objectives by taking advantage of
    strategic partnerships with both the private sector and other
    Federal agencies.  A national and international network of product
    retailers has been assembled to reach a marketplace that could not
    be accomplished easily by government alone.  Modernization of the
    business infrastructure has been a cornerstone of recent
    improvements in operations and customer service.

    The USGS was established by Congress through the Organic Act on
    March 3, 1879, and was authorized to publish, sell, and distribute
    the results of scientific research and investigations (43 U.S.C.
    41-45; 44 U.S.C. 1318, 1320).  In addition to this, the Director of
    the USGS was authorized and directed by Congress to "dispose of"
    the topographic and geologic maps and atlases of the United States
    made and published by the USGS at such prices and under such
    regulations as may from time to time be fixed by him and approved
    by the Secretary of the Interior.

    For more information about the U.S. Geological Survey, visit www.usgs.gov.


    PROGRAMMER INTERNSHIP 050302

    You can fax responses to 303-202-4188 and/or email Creighton Wood at
    cewood@usgs.gov.