GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM PROGRAMMER 2 Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 63884)

Description

Job Description

Department Summary:

The IGIS Statewide Program is ANR's primary resource for geospatial knowledge and innovation. Geospatial tools and technology play a role in nearly everything ANR focuses on, from agricultural research and extension, to management of forest and rangelands, to community engagement. Accordingly, IGIS's mission statement states “IGIS envisions an ANR where all local and statewide research and extension programs integrate cutting edge geospatial data and tools into analysis, project planning, and communication”.

Position Summary:

IGIS invites applications for a GIS Programmer Analyst to join our team to advance our Core mission and provide GIS outreach, education, and technical services to IGIS's Core Clientele (ANR researchers and staff). The GIS Analyst will work closely with our small creative team of GIS programmers and spatial data scientists to better understand the needs of ANR programs and researchers, reach out to new and existing internal audiences, and develop new GIS training and services that respond to needs. We are looking for a GIS Analyst with a broad set of experiences who is curious about real world problems facing ANR researchers and programs, enjoys learning and teaching, and is excited about solving practical, real world problems with GIS tools and data.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. 

Pay Scale: $28.30/hour to $38.51/hour  

Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 2/2/2024.

Key Responsibilities:

35%

Works with users to define needs for applications, and uses GIS to perform basic spatial analysis, web and database development to support a variety of academic, community, administrative and other applications.

25%

Develop and implement GIS extension programming on applications of GIS tools and data for specific research and extension needs, including workshops, webinars, blog posts, clinics, video tutorials, tech notes, presentations, etc.

25%

Develop and implement an outreach and marketing strategy for IGIS Core Clientele, including a needs assessment and marketing survey of IGIS Core Clientele (i.e., ANR staff & researchers).

10%

Support IGIS research projects as needed.

5%

Support project evaluation and impact assessment as needed.

Requirements:

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience/training) in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Agricultural or Natural Resources Science, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of GIS software, applications programming, database and table structure and design, user interface and experience design and web application development.
• Strong experience with ESRI software and online tools and platforms.
• Broad experience using GIS science, software, and data to address a range of use cases including research, planning, evaluation, and communication.
• Ability to use cartographic skills and techniques to create communication products including printed maps, web maps, and Story Maps.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical academics and staff across various programs and levels.
• Experience developing and delivering technical workshops for specific needs and domains.
• Demonstrated ability to translate operational problems and questions into technical solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner with clients and users via technical writing, blog posts, and presentations.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to customer service, attention to detail and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of needs assessment methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines, and demonstrate problem solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• MA/MS (or equivalent experience/training) in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Data Science, or related fields.
• Experience conducting needs assessment surveys and developing communication plans.
• Experience supporting agricultural and natural resources research and extension professionals.
• Experience using drones and drone data for mapping and research.
• Experience with programming languages for GIS data analysis, including Python, Jupyter Notebooks, and R.
• Experience developing custom web applications using html, javascript, and css.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.

The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) brings the power of University of California research and education to all 58 California counties. Through research and extension in agriculture, natural resources, economic growth, nutrition, and youth development, we work to improve the life of every Californian.

Collaborating to solve problems.

Connecting to serve communities.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to connecting Californians to their land grant university. We are highly collaborative and mission-driven to promote the health and well-being of people and places across the state. We are also trusted partners with hundreds of community organizations in addressing California's most pressing challenges.

UC ANR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

This position will promote, in all ways consistent with the other responsibilities of the position, accomplishment of the Affirmative Action goals established by the Division.  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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Employment applications must be submitted online through our careers site.  Please note, we do not accept resumes or applications by email or on paper.