This posting has been changed, please note annual salary range is now = $25,000 to $35,000 depending upon qualifications
Please Apply Online at: = http://www.utmsi.utexas.edu/institute/hr/employment.htm Job title Research Engineering/ Scientist Assistant=20 FLSA status Non-exempt=20 Posting number 06-09-25-02-4222=20 Job status Open=20 Basic Information Date available Immediately=20 Position duration Funding expected to continue=20 Position open to all applicants=20 Monthly salary $ 2083 - $ 2917=20 Hours per week 40.00 Standard from 800AM to 500PM=20 Location Port Aransas, TX=20 Hiring department Marine Science Inst=20 General notes None provided=20 Additional Information Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field. = Familiarity with common Windows software applications such as Microsoft = Excel and Word. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a = team. Licenses: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Applicant = selected must provide a current three year Driving Record from the = current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, must = obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a = new resident. Equivalent combination of relevant education and = experience may be substituted as appropriate.=20 =20 Preferred qualifications Demonstrated experience, training, and = knowledge in the use and application of GIS software. Experience with = ArcGIS and ArcInfo. Application of GIS and remote sensing in a natural = science field such as marine science, ecology or natural resource = management. The use of spatial statistics including ArcGIS = Geostatistical Analyst. Construction and management of relational = databases using MS Access. Knowledge in theories and application of = environmental remote sensing; experience with Erdas Imagine to rectify = and classify aerial imagery. Small boat operation. Familiarity with SAS = and/or other statistical software.=20 =20 Purpose of position To assist with ongoing research projects focused on = Arctic and South Texas ecosystems. The successful candidate will assist = with data management and GIS projects related to both biological and = social science studies of ecosystem management.=20 =20 Essential functions Create, compile, and manipulate GIS data in support = of ongoing research projects. Data entry, organization, and management. = Construction of base maps and GIS layers. Create graphics for = publications, presentations, and reports. Guidance in development of = data quality standards and creation of meta-data. Assist in local field = studies and workshops on marsh and estuarine ecosystems. Drive UT = vehicle.=20 =20 Marginal/Incidental functions Other related functions as assigned.=20 =20 Working conditions Exposure to all weather conditions. Exposure to = extreme temperatures. Exposure to chemical fumes. Exposure to chemicals. = Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. = Climbing of stairs. Climbing of ladders. Lifting and moving. Security = Sensitive; criminal background check conducted.=20 Ability and willingness to conduct field work in very hot and adverse = field conditions.=20 Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant = selected.=20 The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of = Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week = and at least 135 days in length.=20 =20
