Position Vacancy Announcement, Kansas Geological Survey

Position: Application Developer (00066672)

KU Title: Information Specialist

Starting Date: Position available on or about December 12, 2011; exact starting date negotiable.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2011; applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Salary, Employment Status, and Fringe Benefits: Starting salary $50,000-$60,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Full-time, regular position appointed to the unclassified professional staff at the University of Kansas. Continuation of employment is contingent on funding and performance. Benefits include University staff privileges; 22 days vacation leave, 12 days sick leave, and 9 holidays annually; group medical, life insurance, and retirement program options.

Data Access and Support Center (DASC)

The Data Access and Support Center has five basic functions associated with its task of maintaining the Kansas GeoDatabase. DASC services were intended primarily for the member agencies of the Policy Board, but are provided to all other governmental and public organizations as a State service. Below are the basic services DASC offers.

• Receive, archive, and catalog all core databases. Maintain associated documentation and information.
• Check and verify integrity of data to ensure they meet GIS Policy Board's database standards.
• Convert and transform databases to varying software formats, computer architectures.
• Distribute databases as requested and handle inquiries for DASC services.
• Promote and assist the use of the core database and GIS technologies and produce the State GIS web portal.

These are the services that are currently being offered. In years to come, DASC hopes to provide more services. If additional funding can be acquired DASC would expand its services to provide more user support as Geographic Information Systems are very complex and require dedicated qualified personnel to support their operation. Ideally, DASC would provide training for various GIS systems, assist in map production, and help trouble-shoot software deficiencies.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team to develop and enhance cutting-edge web applications and web services for the State of Kansas Data Access and Support Center (DASC)--http://www.kansasgis.org. DASC is a division of the Kansas Geological Survey and serves as the state Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data clearinghouse and operates the clearinghouse web portal. This exciting position provides the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in a continuous learning environment. The successful candidate will be challenged to apply advanced web and database technologies to solve complex issues related to DASC projects, applications, and portal operations.

The job duties for this position are as follows:

• Develop and maintain the DASC web portal--http://www.kansasgis.org (25%);
• Develop applications and web services in support of DASC initiatives (25%);
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of web and GIS application servers (10%);
• Develop automated procedures to enhance project workflows (15%);
• Attend meetings and conferences to promote DASC services and the mission of the Kansas GIS Initiative (5%);
• Participate in the development of reports, brochures, and promotional materials (10%);
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor (10%).

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, geography, geology, earth science or related field;
2. Two years professional work experience in web site design and web application development using ColdFusion, PHP, JSP, ASP, or similar technologies (professional work experience may be substituted with a master's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, geography, geology, earth science or related field);
3. Two years professional work experience working with SQL databases such as Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, or MySQL, including a good working knowledge of SQL (professional work experience may be substituted with a master's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, geography, geology, earth science or related field);
4. Two years professional work experience with a Javascript (dojo, jquery, ArcGIS etc) or flex framework (professional work experience may be substituted with a master's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, geography, geology, earth science or related field);
5. Two years professional work experience with batch-processing scripts using batch files, shell scripts, perl, python, or similar scripting language (professional work experience may be substituted with a master's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, geography, geology, earth science or related field);
6. Strong communication skills. Written skills will be evaluated by quality of application materials and/or list of published materials. Oral communication skills will be assessed by the interview and through reference checks.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Professional work experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including a working knowledge of ESRI's ArcGIS suite of products;
2. Two or more years of professional work experience in web-based GIS application development using ArcGIS Server, Image Server, or related technology;
3. Two years professional work experience directing the software development process from requirements gathering through deployment;
4. Experience with an object oriented programming language such as Java or C++;
5. Graphical design experience;
6. Project management experience;
7. Experience with Actionscript 2.0;
8. Experience with XML and web service protocols;
9. Ability to multitask and solve real-world complex problems in a fast paced environment.

Application Procedure

Apply online at https://jobs.ku.edu, search by position number #00066672. You can also use the QuickLink. Complete the University of Kansas Unclassified Professional Staff Application, attach (upload):

1. a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications,
2. a resume, (2a) a list of links to websites you may have designed or worked on, if applicable, and
3. contact information for three professional references.

Note, references will be not be contacted unless a finalist.

A complete application will consist of all items above; incomplete applications will not be considered. Contact employ@ku.edu if assistance is needed uploading materials.

Review of applications will begin November 4, 2011; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application inquiries:

Annette Delaney, Kansas Geological Survey
Phone: (785) 864-2152
Fax: (785) 864-5317
Email: hr@kgs.ku.edu

Technical inquiries:

Asif Iqbal, Kansas Geological Survey
Phone: 785-864-2065
Email: aiqbal@ku.edu

Placed online Oct. 17, 2011
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