This position will assist with achieving objectives of the Southeast Alaska GIS Library, an interagency, cooperative data-sharing project that is hosted by the University of Alaska Southeast and includes the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Nature Conservancy. This position will encompass a tri-partite combination of Coordination, Technical, and Outreach functions as it relates to implementation, facilitation, and expansion of the Library. The position will be responsible for coordinating geospatial data organization and accessibility, conducting technical (geographic information systems) functions pertaining to geospatial data storage and use, and facilitating outreach among partners of the Southeast Alaska Library and with other public entities.
— Advanced experience with Geographic Information Systems, and familiarity with geospatial data organization, geodatabase design, metadata creation and compliance, topological editing — Software proficiency: ESRI ArcGIS (ArcInfo), ERDAS Imagine, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel — Webpage management experience — Good presentation skills — Experience working with agencies — Capable of leading GIS training events and workshops
— B.S. in a relevant field (Geospatial Sciences, Remote Sensing, Geography, Cartography, Biogeography, or related)
GIS experience required.
– Direct experience with geospatial data distribution – Experience with ArcGIS Server – Project administration experience, including supervising technical work and financial management – Experience with grant writing, fund-raising, and development of interagency agreements – Experience with open source GIS and web applications, including JOOMLA – Web site creation and development proficiency – GIS training, instruction, and workshop facilitation
Please submit a resume, cover letter, references, and transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable).
Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment offer.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: The University of Alaska is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and screening process should contact the local Human Resources office.
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Background Investigation: Finalists may be subject to a background investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a review of the results of the background investigation by the Human Resources office.
Immigration Reporting and Control Act: Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska must comply with the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and Control Act of 1986 and must possess a valid social security card. All foreign nationals must provide proof of eligibility to work. A job must qualify as a “specialty occupation” to be eligible for sponsorship of a U.S. H-1B visa petition.
Social Security: On January 1, 1982, the University opted out of the Social Security system; however, participation in Social Security is still required for adjunct faculty hired after January 1, 1996, temporary staff, extended temporary staff, and certain student employees. Also, benefit-eligible employees hired after April 1, 1986, are required to pay into Medicare even though they do not participate in Social Security.
— Establish and maintain a framework for increasing participation in a multi-entity (governmental, university, and non-governmental organizations) spatial-data sharing effort across Southeast Alaska
— Development of mechanisms that will ensure data sharing relationships among the participating entities
— Advising Library partners on the design and utilization of spatial data for use in assessments
— Facilitating communication among Library partners on a regular basis, including meetings, conference calls, and email updates
— Pursuing funding mechanisms (e.g. collaborative grant writing, service contracts, workshops) to ensure the long-term sustainability of the GIS Library and the Library Coordinator position
Technical:
— Gathering, compiling, and disseminating spatial and biogeographic data in the Southeast Alaska region
— Establishing and maintaining spatial data standards, metadata, and procedures that will ensure consistency during data integration, and reduce redundancy among entities within Southeast Alaska
— Support day-to-day Library functions including: website maintenance; responding to requests for library data; incorporating new data into the library as available; and developing technical documentation for library data
— Providing technical support to spatial data users, including partnering agencies and the university community, on an ad-hoc basis and as part of formal training schedule
Outreach:
— Disseminating spatial data to the partnering agencies, the university community, and the general public
— Providing technical outreach and training to enable the use of Library spatial data, including online tutorials and workshops
— Maintaining electronic bulletin board and addressing comments-questions-concerns about regional spatial data posted by data users
— Preparing presentations about overall project data for workshops and other public meetings
