Geospatial Specialist

Description

Quick Link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/51136

Job Description: 

Texas State University Libraries’ Research and Data Services Unit seeks a dynamic Geospatial Specialist to lead and expand geospatial data services and interdisciplinary data science activities across TXST university. The Geospatial Specialist role involves impactful teaching, workshops, and training; managing student employees; and driving collaborative initiatives to enhance the university’s GIS and geospatial program. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Research and Data Services, the successful candidate will build a robust, interdisciplinary service program supporting the GIS and geospatial needs of the TXST research and instructional community.

Job Duties:

• Stay at the forefront of emerging trends, tools and technology in the geospatial data ecosystem and advise library staff and researchers on their adoption.
• Collaborate with library colleagues and researchers to identify and implement tools, platforms, and resources for geospatial projects.
• Develop scalable instructional resources, such as guides and digital learning objects.
• Support infrastructure, curation, and metadata for discovery and access of the Libraries’ geospatial digital assets.
• Lead workshops and develop training programs on geospatial data, tools, and technologies.
• Provide consultations and collaborate with researchers on GIS, mapping, and geospatial data analysis projects; including assistance with locating, accessing, and managing geospatial data.
• Foster collaborations with the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, GIS-related groups, and campus GIS users.
• Oversee the GeoSpace Teaching Lab and supervise 2-3 student employees each semester.
• Organize events, such as the annual GIS Day, and related programming to promote geospatial initiatives and GIS services to the Texas State University community.

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

• Master’s degree in geographic information systems (GIS) or a related field with a significant GIS component.
• At least one year of experience using GIS software for geospatial data analysis and visualization in a professional or educational setting.
• Proven experience providing GIS services and support.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Proficiency in data visualization tools and programming languages (e.g., Power BI, Python, R, SQL, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience conducting workshops or training sessions.
• Experience providing consultation on data discovery, analysis, management, and visualization.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills for analysis and visualization tools.
• Experience with GIS programming and web mapping.

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

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, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.