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Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 14:47:21 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
From: mike furlough <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Hiring a GIS programmer <fwd>
Sender: mike furlough <[log in to unmask]>
Hi all,
Appended below is an anouncement for a GIS Programmer we hope to
fill to start in June. An online version is available at
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/staff_serv/vacancy.html. If you
know anyone who is public service oriented, GIS proficient, and
interested in living in Virginia, please share this.
Thanks --
mike furlough
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Position Available
GIS Programmer
Grade 12: Programmer/Analyst -- Salary Range: $33811 - $52787
Geospatial and Statistical Data Center
University of Virginia Library
Position Overview:
Supports the Geospatial and Statistical Data Center’s primary
mission of developing and expanding a GIS user community by
assisting faculty, students and others in the selection and use of
appropriate GIS technologies; assists faculty and students in
designing long-term research projects that incorporate GIS
services; provides public service (including one night per week) in
a dynamic statistical and GIS lab. Reports to the Associate
Director.
Duties Include:
· Assists University students, faculty and staff, individuals from
other institutions, state and local agencies, and the general
public with projects requiring access to GIS software, data
gathering and data manipulation and conversion.
· Assists Associate Director in developing web based mapping tools.
· Processes geospatial data collections for use by library patrons
and documents these collections in a manner compliant with the FGDC
and other metadata and documentation standards.
· Supervises and works with student programmers. Assigns students
to individual research projects as needed. Monitors progress of
research projects.
· Assists in the design and teaching of library-based GIS
instruction program.
· Maintains and cultivates knowledge of GIS trends and developments
and attends professional meetings and conferences as needed.
Required Skills:
· Ability to work independently and with a diverse clientele with a
wide range of skill levels.
· Demonstrable ability to use major GIS software packages,
including ArcInfo and ArcView to create, manage and analyze data.
Programming experience with AML, Avenue, and/or Visual Basic.
· BA/BS in social sciences, engineering, computer science, urban
planning, geography, environmental sciences or related field.
Desired Skills:
· Experience with using GIS in an educational setting.
· Experience with designing and programming relational databases.
· Ability to explain complicated concepts to novice users in a
simplified manner.
· Ability to comfortably move between NT and Unix programming
environments.
About the Geospatial and Statistical Data Center:
The Geospatial and Statistical Data Center can be visited on the
Web at http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/. Information about the
Library is available at http://www.lib.virginia.edu.
The University and the Libraries have a strong commitment to
achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of
Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, a State application must be
submitted to the Employment Services section of the University's
Department of Human Resources, 914 Emmet Street, Charlottesville,
Virginia 22903. Information on the application process is
available at http://www.hrs.virginia.edu/seeking.html. The job
vacancy number is JVA 06718. This position is open until filled,
but our review of applicants will begin after May 12.
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Mike Furlough
Geospatial and Statistical Data Center
University of Virginia Library
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu
(804) 924-3169
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Mike Furlough
Geospatial and Statistical Data Center
University of Virginia Library
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu
(804) 924-3169
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