Government Publications, GIS Lab Assistant

Government Publications

GIS Lab Assistant

14 September, 2012

24 September, 2012 11:45pm

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$10.90 per hour.

10-12 hours per week.

Schedule to be determined for hours between 4:00pm and 7:00pm Monday-Thursday and/or 1:00pm to 4:00pm Friday.

• Staff a 20 seat GIS lab;
• Provide public service assisting and training GIS users to find geospatial data and execute GIS software operations;
• Consult with lab users on GIS software and data questions;
• Trouble-shoot software;
• Perform data identification, retrieval, transfer and manipulation to produce maps;
• Create and edit documentation;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience using ArcGIS Desktop and spatial data to create maps for analysis;
• Completion of at least 1 of the following courses or equivalent: GEOG 360, GEOG 460 ESRM 250. URBDP 498 (GIS). CEE 424, OCEAN 452;
• Intermediate level knowledge of MS Excel;
• Web editing skills;
• Ability to explain complex technical procedures orally and in writing.

• Technical documentation writing experience;
• Technical training experience;
• Public service experience;
• Programming knowledge;
• Database/information systems background;
• Knowledge of MS Access.

1. Complete a UW Libraries student job application form. To ensure compatibility and consideration, complete the application form using Adobe Reader; some programs, including versions of Mac Safari/Preview, are not fully compatible with PDF forms.
2. Submit the following materials by uploading them to the Library student employment online dropbox.
   • Application form
   • Resume

Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.