U of Washington (UW) Department of Geography seeks to hire a .5 FTE
Sr. Computer Specialist position for the Professional Masters Program
in GIS (PMPGIS). http://www.outreach.washington.edu/pmpgis/
The UW Human Resources position description is posted at
https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=86829&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1
Please let your colleagues/acquaintances know of this opportunity.
Thank you,
Tim Nyerges
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Prof. Tim Nyerges, Geography, University of Washington
Director, Professional Masters Program in GIS for Sustainability Management
Box 353550, Smith Hall 408, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
voice: 206-543-5296, fax: 206-543-3313, email: [email protected]
http://faculty.washington.edu/nyerges
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Department of Geography has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time, 50%
FTE, Senior Computer Specialist for the Professional Masters Program in
Geographic Information Systems (PMP-GIS). The computer systems specialist will
report to the Director of the PMP-GIS program. The following tasks are to be
performed with priorities set through discussions with the PMPGIS Director and
Geography Department Senior Computer Specialist.
Specify, design, implement, deploy and manage enterprise GIS tools used for
remote instruction and research in support of PMP-GIS, working in coordination
with the Geography Department Senior Computer Systems Specialist. Both open
source and commercially available GIS server system components will be used.
Work in cooperation with personnel from UW Libraries and other UW Centers/Labs,
PMP-GIS program, and Federal, State and Local, community to implement a
strategy for Washington Geospatial Data Archive (WAGDA) 2.0 development and
deployment, while focusing on datasets relevant to the PMP-GIS
instructional/research mission.
Develop web site platform capabilities to support PMPGIS curriculum
instruction, research, and marketing, including, but not limited to GIS
workshop project idea collection and internship position availability. These
duties will be performed in collaboration with the PMPGIS graduate program
advisor. This activity will implement a content management system for PMPGIS
web site.
Develop web site platform capabilities to support curriculum connections to a
national learning network of GIS projects focusing on sustainability
management. These duties will be performed in collaboration with members of the
University Consortium for Geographic Information Science undertaking similar
activities for their Universities.
Provide technical support to PMP-GIS faculty, staff, and students regarding
installation of GIS software on their computers.
Answer technical systems questions from faculty and staff (teaching assistants)
in the PMP-GIS, as necessary, in support of student learning.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For
a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our
website, click here.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree with specialty in Geographic Information Systems and 5 years
of experience in some combination of GIS and systems administration work
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications
except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Desired Qualifications:
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills to include
outstanding client service experience and documentation of technical processes
and procedures.
Proven ability to work independently, as a part of a team, and interact
courteously with end-users.
Flexible and available to respond to system outages during off-hours. Some
system set-up and maintenance work may also be required work during off-hours.
Condition of Employment:
Professional academic office.
Scheduled work hours: M-F, 20 hours per week, TBD
Position will require some off-hours and weekends.
Application Process
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an online
cover letter assessment, as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to
obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The
assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you
select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the
assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later,
it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note
that your application will not be reviewed and you will not be considered for
this position until the assessment is complete.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship &
sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process,
contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or
[email protected].
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Prof. Tim Nyerges, Geography, University of Washington
Director, Professional Masters Program in GIS for Sustainability Management
Box 353550, Smith Hall 408, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
voice: 206-543-5296, fax: 206-543-3313, email: [email protected]
http://faculty.washington.edu/nyerges
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