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Research Specialist, GIS

UW- Madison

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Location: Madison, WI
Type: Full Time
Posted: 04/23/2020
Deadline to Apply: 05/06/2020
Payrate: $40,000
More Information: Research Specialist, GIS

Position Description:
This position will participate in the development of a statewide parcel and Public Land Survey System GIS database.

List of Duties

  • 70% GIS database development, including data and metadata assessment, data processing using custom tools and scripts, and quality assurance.
  • 10% Documentation, maintenance of website content, and updating of feedback reports.
  • 10% Presentations, external meetings, workshops/training sessions, and travel.
  • 10% Work with other project team members to develop, implement and maintain a project plan.Note: In-state travel with some overnight stays may be required.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Geography or closely-related field required, including relevant coursework in GIS. Work experience in GIS may be substituted for coursework in some cases.

Experience:
This position will work closely with other team members, including staff and students, to develop high-quality statewide parcel and Public Land Survey System GIS databases for the state. Minimum one year hands-on experience with GIS data development project(s), including use of Esri software suite. Candidate must have good oral and written communication skills, and be able to function effectively in a team environment. Ideal candidate will have experience with scripting, process modeling, web-based mapping, large datasets, and spatial databases. Ideal candidate will have some knowledge of parcel and address data models, and the Public Land Survey System.