GIS Specialist - GA

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 31 Jan 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 1P0006
Title: Graduate Assistant
Functional Title: GIS Specialist - GA
Category Status: 04-Graduate Assistant
Applicant Search Category: Graduate Assistant
University Authorized FTE: .50
Unit: VPA-FM-FBO-Information Services
Hiring Range Minimum: $34,052.00
Hiring Range Maximum:
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The purpose of this position is to provide specialized GIS analysis and development support to high priority Facilities Management (FM) and University GIS projects. The position will be responsible for developing and maintaining Campus GIS datasets and related map services, data management scripting and workflow automation tools, and for providing web application development support. The position works under the supervision of the Campus Enterprise GIS development team in Facilities Management and closely with FM IT (ITS) and Division of Information Technology (DIT) technical staff. This position is also responsible for providing limited project coordination support and direction to undergraduate interns, as needed.
Duties include:
  • Design, implement, and maintain Campus GIS datasets and related map services to support FM and University projects
  • Assist in the development of Python/Jupyter Notebook scripting and workflow automation tools to improve efficiency and accuracy of GIS processes and publication tasks
  • Assist with the development and testing of web map applications and application functions using Esri application/dashboard/survey templates, ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, and other web programing APIs/SDKs for high-priority campus and FM GIS projects
  • Assist in the development and testing of mobile and field GIS applications (asset inventories, GPS, etc.)
  • Assist in developing and maintaining data management and project workflow and schedule tracking documentation
  • Participate in FM GIS and Campus Mapping Coordination Meetings and various project meetings (as needed)
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking graduate  program with the University of Maryland, College Park.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.


 Experience:
  • Experience using ArcGIS Desktop suite and Python for GIS programming (ArcPy) for data management/workflow scripting is required.

This position requires the ability to work 20 hours per week.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following programs or similar programs (e.g., Geography/GIS, Computer Sciences, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture). GIS/Geography or Computer Science/Information Studies graduate students who have taken the following (or equivalent) courses will be given primary consideration: GEOG473: Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis, GEOG376: Programming for Geospatial Analysis or equivalent. Current or planned enrollment in Internet and Mobile GIS and Programming and Scripting for GIS coursework at the graduate level is also highly desired.
  •  Experience with web programming APIs and ArcGIS Online/Enterprise and ArcGIS Server REST services is strongly desired. 
  • AutoCAD and FME ETL conversion tool experience is also desired.
  • Practical experience with Campus and Facilities and/or AEC GIS is highly desired. 
  •  Relevant internship and/or related work experience in the GIS/programming field preferred. Additional technical coursework may be substituted for internship or work experience.
  • Proficiency with the Esri ArcGIS program suite; GIS programming and scripting methods. 
  • Other web development, programming, and graphic design experience is desired. 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 
  • Good documentation and communication skills.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
This Graduate Assistant appointment is a 12-month, 20-hour-per-week graduate assistantship.
This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.
Posting Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: 01/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Best Consideration Date 01/19/2024
Physical Demands
Physical Demands of Position: Work performed in an office environment with occasional field survey assignments.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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