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Student Employment, Kansas Geological Survey

This position open only to students enrolled at the University of Kansas.

Working Job Title: Assistant GIS/Cartography Specialist (2950621-3)
One to two positions available.
Regular Hourly or Work Study
Hourly Rate: $9.60-10.20, depending on qualifications
Length of Appointment: Continuous, starting as early as 8/21/08.
KGS Section: GIS Support/Cartographic Services (JD)
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week during academic year and breaks; 30-40 hours per week during summer
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Duties

  1. Develop cartographic and geological databases by digitizing geology and map features from paper and electronic maps as needed. (Training will be provided.)
  2. Close visual inspection of digital maps.
  3. Ability to maintain concentration on a task.
  4. Analyze graphic displays and create and edit spatial databases.
  5. Utilize necessary eye/hand coordination to produce precision measurements from digitizing on a PC.
  6. Use graphics skills to design and edit map layouts and other documents.

Required Qualifications

  1. KU student, meeting minimum 6 hour enrollment requirements during the spring and/or fall semesters.
  2. Ability to read topographic and other maps in both digital and hard-copy formats.
  3. Ability to interpret landscapes from a topographic map.
  4. Visualization of map feature relationships in 3 dimensions.
  5. Excellent communication skills and ability to follow precise verbal and written instructions.

Interviews will include an explanation of use and operation of the equipment and may include a trial digitizing exercise.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Experience with ArcGIS or similar geographic information system (GIS) software.
  2. Experience in digitizing maps.
  3. Major in geology, geography, or related field.
  4. Artistic ability in rendering stratigraphic columns and cross sections.
  5. Experience with graphics software such as Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw, or computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software.
  6. Experience with RockWorks or other geologic visualization software.
  7. Experience with database and/or spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Access and/or Excel.
  8. Available for 2 years or more.
  9. Available to work 20 hours per week during the academic year, including breaks, and 30-40 hours per week during the summer. All hours are between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri, with a minimum of 3-4 hour blocks of time.

Procedures for Applying

Apply online at http://jobs.ku.edu/. Go to "Search Positions" and select Department Name of "KS Geological Survey" and position number 00008357 to find this job quickly. You can also use the QuickLink.

Person to Contact

Annette Delaney, Kansas Geological Survey
Phone: 864-2152
Fax: 864-5317
Email: hr@kgs.ku.edu

Closing Date for Applications

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Affirmative Action Statement

Placed online April 16, 2008
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