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GIS Technician

Utah State University
$15.00 / hr
United States, Utah, Logan
Jan 07, 2025


GIS Technician

Requisition ID: 2024-8288
# of Openings: 2
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Research (non-Faculty)
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs
Department: Watershed Sciences
Advertised Salary: $15.00 per hour

Overview
This position is responsible for preforming basic GIS tasks of a group of GIS professionals and watershed scientists in the ECOGEOMORPHOLOGY & TOPOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS LAB (ET-AL).
Successful performance will ensure that projects are completed on-time with a high level of organization and accuracy.

Responsibilities
Major Duties:
  • Uses GIS data and ArcGIS software to perform various tasks for a wide range of on-going projects.

Duties include:
  • Spatial data capture (internet-based), data organization/management, data manipulation, and basic spatial data analysis.
  • Potential for field data collection.
  • Keeps immediate supervisor informed concerning work progress including present and potential work problems.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

This is a performance-oriented workplace. It is not enough just to show up to work. We expect our employees to be activity involved in project work the entire time they are here. This means personal email, texting, online chatting and phone calls, etc. should be keep to a minimum. Failure to adhere to this requirement will result in termination.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.
  • Experience using ESRI mapping software.
  • Advanced skills in operating a computer using standard or customized software applications.
  • Ability to handle the frequent interruptions and deadlines that contribute to the complexity of the work.


Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

  1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"


**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour

ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

University Highlights
The S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with over $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies.

The Department of Watershed Sciences in QCNR is a powerhouse in the science of wet' ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and the watersheds that feed them. Faculty are committed to making science useful for planning, management and restoration efforts, and are well-positioned to study and solve complex, interdisciplinary problems with a cadre of ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, biogeochemists, and others.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

*updated 01/2025

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Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov


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