Professional Opportunity - GIS Assistant

[Jason Helms <jason.helms@YALE.EDU>]

Coordinator II
GIS Assistant
Band I
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00
 
The University and the Library
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching
and research at the University, has more than 11 million volumes housed
in the Sterling Memorial Library and 22 school and departmental
libraries. It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE
who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and
students, participate on committees and are involved in other areas of
staff development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books
and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources,
constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged
in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full
array of scholarly information. For additional information on the Yale
University Library, please visit the Library's Web site at:
http://www.library.yale.edu/
.
 
The Position
Perform a range of GIS activities designed to assist patrons in the
acquisition, processing, manipulation, analysis, and output of GIS
data.  Assist in building the infrastructure to support these GIS
services.
 
Responsibilities
The GIS Assistant is responsible for Providing GIS consultation
services by interviewing patrons to determine GIS data, software,
instruction, and output needs.  Provide one on one GIS instruction
to patrons on the use and installation of GIS software.  Digitize,
catalog, archive, reproduce (in digital or print form), geo-reference,
and disseminate maps from the Yale Map Collection.  Update GIS web
site, using software such as Dreamweaver, Toolbook Instructor, and
Flash.  This includes the creation of task-based GIS
tutorials.  Help develop new services involving mobile GIS/field
mapping and networked GIS by testing, demonstrating, and implementing
hardware, software, and techniques both in-house and in the field. 
These include, but are not limited to ArcSDE, ArcIMS, and ArcPad software
as well as various GPS and mobile computing devices.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography
or related field and two years of directly relevant experience. Ability
to use ArcGIS (8.3 or higher), ArcView (3.2 or higher), and web-authoring
software.  The candidate must have excellent oral and written
communication skills and excellent problem-solving skills.  Ability
to support patron data, software, and analysis needs and to communicate
and teach GIS skills and techniques.  Ability to discover and
quickly learn newly developed GIS tools and techniques.  Experience
providing GIS services in academic setting.  Preferred
qualifications include experience with ArcSDE, ArcIMS, ArcPad, Photoshop,
Dreamweaver, Toolbook, Flash and experience using GPS technology and
mobile computing devices.  Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, or
related field is preferred. 
 
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful
candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package
including 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days;
comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and
relocation assistance. Applications will be accepted until the position
is filled. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the
names of three references should be mailed to: Sharon Tarascio, Human
Resources Coordinator; Yale University Library; P.O. Box 208240, New
Haven, CT 06520; fax: (203) 432-1806. Submissions via email are also
welcomed and can be sent as a Word attachment to
hrlibrary@yale.edu. Please be
sure to include Source Codes EAYU14803.
 
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer

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Jason Helms
Human Resources Assistant
Yale University Library
Library Human Resources
Sterling Memorial Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven, CT 06520-8240
203-432-1810 Phone
203-432-1294 Fax