Maps and Geospatial Assistant
- Employer
- Penn State University
- Location
- University Park, Pennsylvania, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Nov 26, 2021
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- Sector
- Academic / Research
- Field
- Informatics / GIS
- Discipline
- GIS
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information is seeking part-time, student employees to operate a maps and geospatial information service desk and participate in departmental geospatial projects.
Assist library patrons with the print map collection, digital map collection, and geospatial data collection using library systems, computer mapping tools, and online resources. Work on projects involving the print map collection, digital map collection, and geospatial data collection including filing maps, georeferencing maps, and working with and/or producing geospatial data and metadata.
Minimum job requirements: Able to work alone or in conjunction with faculty and staff members. Commitment to excellent customer service. Ability to work on projects independently and as part of a group. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated high level of reliability and responsibility. Interest in geography, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), maps, forestry, agriculture, international affairs, landscape architecture, history, ecology, remote sensing, web-mapping, and related topics.
Ideal candidates are undergraduate students. Please indicate availability for summer, fall and/or spring in cover letter.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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If you are a current employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) at Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. If you are a current student at Penn State and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information is seeking part-time, student employees to operate a maps and geospatial information service desk and participate in departmental geospatial projects.
Assist library patrons with the print map collection, digital map collection, and geospatial data collection using library systems, computer mapping tools, and online resources. Work on projects involving the print map collection, digital map collection, and geospatial data collection including filing maps, georeferencing maps, and working with and/or producing geospatial data and metadata.
Minimum job requirements: Able to work alone or in conjunction with faculty and staff members. Commitment to excellent customer service. Ability to work on projects independently and as part of a group. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated high level of reliability and responsibility. Interest in geography, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), maps, forestry, agriculture, international affairs, landscape architecture, history, ecology, remote sensing, web-mapping, and related topics.
Ideal candidates are undergraduate students. Please indicate availability for summer, fall and/or spring in cover letter.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO is the Law
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
University Park, PA
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