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Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 13:05:42 -0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
From: Jean Kan <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job: GIS Specialist - Stanford University
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TITLE: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
STATUS: permanent, full-time
ORGANIZATION: Stanford University, Branner Earth Sciences Library
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The GIS specialist is a member of the Science and Engineering Resource
Group (SERG) of the Stanford University Libraries (SUL). Under the
general direction of the Map Librarian & GIS Bibliographer, the GIS
specialist performs the following duties:
1. Provides GIS consultation services to users. Serves as one of the three
individuals authorized to contact ESRI for technical support. Assists
in the designs and implementation of user education programs by
providing GIS training and documentation.
2. Identifies ongoing campus user needs for GIS. Maintains
current awareness of availability of datasets, software, hardware
and data capabilities, including internet resources. Recommends GIS
datasets, software and hardware for collection development purposes.
3. Installs and maintains GIS software and digital geospatial
data. Manages all Branner library’s GIS NT workstations in
a multi-platform networked environment, including configuration,
installation and network maintenance.
4. Manages the GIS website and provides server support for remote
downloading of GIS applications and data.
5. Serves as a software license administrator by providing UNIX
and NT users hardware keys and software keycodes.
6. Serves as a member of the SUL Expert Partners’ program.
7. Supervises a GIS student assistant.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, related geographic science
or social science discipline is preferred or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
2. Academic background or work experience with at least one GIS
application software is required. Familiarity with ArcView is highly
desirable.
3. High degree of computer literacy and interest in current advances
in new technologies. Experience with NT workstation, & Windows PC
operations, including installation and configuration of hardware &
software in a networked computing environment, and in applying
diagnostic techniques for troubleshooting is required. Familiarity
with Mac platform and PC application software such as Word, Excel and
Adobe Illustrator is desired.
4. Experience with web page creation and some programming languages
is desirable.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and
spoken English. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to
work effectively with a diverse clientele. Experience or interested in teaching.
6. Demonstrated ability to apply initiative, independence and sound
judgment in problem-solving.
7. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of users and staff.
APPLY TO: Jean Kan
201 Mitchell Bldg.
Branner Earth Sciences Library
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 725-1103
fax: (650) 725-2534
Applicants please mail or fax a letter of application and full resume including a work
telephone number and e-mail address.
SALARY: $40,000 minimum. Starting salary dependent on background and experience.
Jean Kan (650)725-1103
Branner Earth Sciences Library
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-2210
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