--- Begin Forwarded Message --- 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. -----begin job description----------------- 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 ----- end job description--------------- _____________________________________ 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] _____________________________________ --- End Forwarded Message ---