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Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:54:54 -0500 (CDT)
From: Marsha L Selmer <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Metadata - job description
Sender: Marsha L Selmer <[log in to unmask]>




The Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) in Downtown Chicago
seeks a candidate with strong writing skills for this position.  Please
respond directly to NIPC and not to the listserve or to me.

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Metadata Specialist/Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission seeks a Metadata
Specialist/GIS analyst to assist in the ongoing creation of
FGDC-compliant Metadata, to conduct interviews for data cataloging
efforts in Illinois, and to assist in Metadata training.  Individual may
be asked to take on additional GIS responsibilities.  This is a
full-time temporary position beginning in May 2000 and extending at
least through June 2001.

Requires knowledge of geographic concepts & principles; familiarity with
Federal Geographic Data Committee's Content Standards for Digital
Geospatial Metadata; and familiarity and use of the World Wide Web for
posting and retrieval of information.  Prefer 1 year experience with GIS
software, ARC/INFO or ArcView software a plus. Project management
experience a plus.  Requires graduation from college or university
including completion of college level courses in GIS or computer
programming and/or library science or technical writing.  Equivalent
combinations of education and experience will be considered.  This
position requires attention to detail, a pleasant telephone manner,
ability to work with a variety of projects and personnel simultaneously,
and ability to work independently.  Annual salary range: $33K to 37K,
with limited benefits.

Resumes due 5 May 2000 to Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission, 222
South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL  60606, ATTN: Personnel.
Affirmative Action Employer.

Position open until filled.

Posting date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000

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Marsha L. Selmer
Associate Professor and Map Librarian
University of Illinois at Chicago
University Library - Map Section
P. O. Box 8198
Chicago  IL  60680
Telephone:  312/996-2738
Fax:  312-413-0424
Email:  [log in to unmask]
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