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Groundwater Study Support Position

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510910
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: MINERAL POINT RD 3817
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00
Job Categories: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Agriculture and Natural Resources, STEM

Department Overview:

 Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey (WGNHS) Mission:
The Survey conducts earth-science surveys, field studies, and research. We provide objective scientific information about the geology, mineral resources, water resources, soil, and biology of Wisconsin. We collect, interpret, disseminate, and archive natural resource information. We communicate the results of our activities through publications, technical talks, and responses to inquiries from the public. These activities support informed decision-making by government, industry, business, and individual citizens.

Anticipated Start Date:

 2/15/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 8/1/2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 30

Schedule:

 The position will require at least 8 hours a week with additional hours encouraged, up to 30 hours per week. Flexible schedule with hours set independently after initial training. Funding is available for up to 400 hours through August 1, 2026 at a salary of $17 per hour.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $17.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 To be considered eligible for this position, you must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Knowledge and skills to effectively interact with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.
• Employment will require a criminal background check
• Student must be enrolled for credit at an educational institution. Student will need to show proof of enrollment before starting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in hydrogeology, geology, or environmental science
• Experience working with databases, spreadsheets, or tabular data
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro
• Experience with Python programming

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Review and edit entries in existing database of aquifer measurements
• Consolidate fields into new database structure
• Confirm attributes such as title and location by reviewing technical reports
• Note entries with missing or uncertain data
• Perform tasks to support groundwater study in Eastern Wisconsin
• Identify and send letters to landowners with wells meeting certain criteria
• Assemble streamflow data into a spreadsheet database
• Other related tasks as time and experience allows

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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