GIS Technician
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Job No: 507221
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: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, STEM, Data Analysis
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Department Overview:
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The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) 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. |
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Anticipated Start Date:
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6/3/2024 |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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8/31/2024, with possible continuation to the fall 2024 semester. |
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Partially Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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10 - 40 |
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Schedule:
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Flexible |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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$15.00 |
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Number of Positions:
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1-2 |
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Qualifications:
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• Current student;
• Experience with geospatial data, digitizing, georeferencing, and metadata editing in ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) or ArcGIS Pro;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Attention to detail;
• 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. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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• Experience with ArcMap and ArcCatalog or ArcGIS Pro;
• Experience in geology, hydrogeology, or environmental science is preferred;
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro cartographic tools is preferred.
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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This position will work with a WGNHS Hydrogeologist and GIS staff to improve access to water table maps and other groundwater datasets. Typical tasks will include review, editing, and finalization of GIS data and metadata using ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and other GIS tools. These datasets will ultimately be made available through our Publications Catalog (https://wgnhs.wisc.edu/catalog/) as well as GeoData@Wisconsin (https://geodata.wisc.edu/), improving usability and access to this important natural resource information.
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Physical Demands:
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Ability to work on computer for a few hours.
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Institutional Statements:
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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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