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Geography/Geology
Fall 2001
| Job
Description |
| Date |
08/23/01 |
| Job
Ad#: |
080119 |
Company
Name:
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California
Department of Fish and Game |
| Company
Location: |
Rancho
Cordova |
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Job Title: |
Geographic
Information Systems Technician |
| Duties: |
- Assist
Research Analysts with digitizing, converting, entering and editing
GIS and other spatial data, collecting GPS data, creating maps,
and maintenance of spatial databases using ArcView, ArcInfo, and
Microsoft Access software in a Windows environment.
- Collect,
download and copy GIS data to incorporate into Region 2 GIS data
library.
- Operate
and maintain a Dell personal computer (PC) system, laptop, large
format Inkjet plotter,digitizer, scanner and printer.
- Assist
in the maintenance of PCs, servers, and laptops; troubleshoot
PC and laptop technical problems; upgrade PCs and laptops; conduct
software and data backups and virus scans.
- Fill
data requests from staff and third parties.
- Conduct
GIS analysis and prepare maps and reports for internal staff and
third-parties.
- Provide
technical GIS support to staff desiring to work with spatial data.
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| Qualifications: |
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Either:
- Equivalent
to completion of one year of college with a minimum of 6 semester
hours in Computer Sciences, Geography or Natural Resources that
includes Geographic Information Systems, or
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One year experience with ArcView or ArcInfo software.
Enrolled as a student at CSUS or American River College.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:
- The
ideal candidate has experiences using ArcView GIS and Microsoft
Access in a Windows environment, and troubleshooting PC technical
problems along with a strong working knowlehe of cartographic
principals, including but not limited to map elements and projections.
- Practical
experience operating and managing a GIS system is desirable.
SPECIAL
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Ability
to organize data from a variety of complex, interrelated studies.
- Ability
to work independently, initiate and follow through with project
tasks.
- Ability
to communicate successfully with a wide varietyof individuals,
both verbally and in writing.
Successful candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, assertive
and follow through with project tasks.
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| Salary: |
$1967.00-$2232.00/month
dependent upon experience. |
| Deadline:
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No
later than September 4, 2001 |
| Hours
per week: |
This
is a 6-9 month position (maximum of 1500 hrs./yr.) with potential
for extension. Full or Part time. |
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PLEASE
CONTACT CO-OP OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS
278-7234/LIBRARY BUILDING, ROOM 4028
STUDENT MUST ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION IF INTERESTED!
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