Data Visualization and GIS Specialist

Description

Quick Link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46475

Job Description:

The Data Visualization and GIS Specialist works collaboratively with the Texas State University Libraries and community to support ongoing development, design, and delivery of data visualization and GIS (geographic information system) services. The Specialist will serve as the lead for the Research Data Services Department in geospatial visualization services in addition to assisting researchers across disciplines in data analysis and visualization tools, methods, and best practices. Through outreach to faculty, students, and interdisciplinary partners, the Specialist promotes and engages the university community with the Libraries’ data visualization and GIS services.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with University Libraries staff to support ongoing development, design, and delivery of data analysis, visualization, and GIS services to the university community.
• Identify, investigate, evaluate, and implement emerging hardware, software, and technologies that support GIS and data visualization.
• Create guides, interfaces, and digital learning objects to enhance and scale Data Visualization and GIS services.
• Provide research consultations on data discovery, analysis techniques, and appropriate tools for effective data visualization or GIS services.
• Develop and deliver training to university faculty, staff, and students on data visualization and GIS services across disciplines to connect the Libraries with the emerging needs of researchers.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, social sciences, computer science, engineering, library science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS and QGIS) and an interest in leveraging software and technologies for spatial problem-solving.
• Strong data management and analysis skills.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools and programming languages (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, SQL, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in geography, social sciences, computer science, engineering, library science, or a related field.
• Experience conducting workshops or training sessions in an academic environment.
• Experience in providing consultation and guidance in data discovery, analysis, management, and/or visualization.
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide technical support to researchers on analysis and visualization tools.
• Familiarity with operating drones.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 certification and UAV license, or interest in obtaining.

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume and a list of references.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program.
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus.
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions.

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.