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Etak, Inc. currently has an opening for a Source Acquisition Specialist in
the Information Resources Department. Details follow.
 
For over a decade, Etak, Inc., headquartered in Menlo Park, California has
been the
world's leading provider of electronic road maps, development tools for
mapping applications and navigation technology serving the Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) market. Etak's map databases cover the entire U.S.
and Japan, as well as metropolitan areas in many countries around the world.
 
JOB TITLE:      SOURCE ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
 
JOB SUMMARY:
Research and investigate source availability for collection of attributes in
Etak map products through the telephone and personal visits to data
providers. Acquire the source material within budgetary guidelines. Evaluate
source material and disseminate information about acquisitions including
participating in interdepartmental project management. Conduct preliminary
cataloging.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
ABILITIES: Excellent verbal and written communication. Excellent
organizational skills. Ability to interpret maps and aerial photography.
Knowledge of map projections, scales and coordinate systems. Ability to work
independently under limited supervision. Ability to travel and do field work
when required. Good interpersonal skills.
 
EDUCATION: BA or BS preferably in either History, Geography, Economics, or
other liberal art. Knowledge of a foreign language helpful.
 
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3-5 years research experience and/or library background.
Excellent computer skills, including relational database experience
(Informix preferred). Supervisory experience helpful.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
 
Call and correspond with vendors, public agencies, and other potential
keepers of information.
Order and receive source material.
Document research process.
Prepare source material for cataloging and hand-over.
Track expenses.
Balance multiple priorities.
Analyze cost/benefit appropriateness of source material for particular
process/purpose.
Communicate with other departments concerning acquisition of sources.
Negotiate agreements with data providers and document them with the
assistance of Etak Corporate Counsel when necessary.
Visit potential data providers, represent Etak, and give presentations.
Proactively research new potential source material. Disseminate knowledge to
appropriate decision makers.
 
Interested parties, please send a letter and resume to:
 
Ms. Yael Schwartz
Manager, Information Resources
Etak, Inc.
1430 O'Brien Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025-1432
Fax: (415) 833-5399