GIS Specialist
How to Apply Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity.
A one-page cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume.
The cover letter should address your specific interest in this position and outline experience that directly relates to it.
Summary The GIS Specialist will manage diverse geospatial and tabular data across MBGNA's living collections of plants, animals, and natural communities (see Matthaei-Nichols GIS Hub for examples).
While this position works across many MBGNA departments, its work is primarily with data needed and utilized by curatorial, horticultural, and natural areas colleagues within MBGNA.
Collaboration with staff from multiple UM schools, colleges, and units is critical to this role's success, and it will represent MBGNA for relevant university-driven data management initiatives.
This position reports to the Natural Areas Curator.
The primary work location will be Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, with the option for hybrid work locations available.
Who We Are University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) stewards over 840 acres of land and water across four properties in and around Ann Arbor, with Nichols Arboretum and Matthaei Botanical Gardens serving as its two anchor locations.
Click here to view our Strategic Plan.
With more than 500,000 annual visitors, MBGNA is committed to becoming a transformative force for social and ecological resilience through the lands and waters we steward.
We put that commitment into action by:
Positioning humans as active participants within the natural world and compelling the university community and our publics to negotiate the full complexity that entails Advancing partnerships, programs, user experience, and all that we steward to catalyze equity and justice in a radically changing world Emerging as University of Michigan's premier partner for research, teaching, and public impact in sustainability, climate-forward practices, and biocultural diversity Promoting healthier communities, cultures, and ecosystems through active care and cultivation of the gardens, fields, natural habitats, and dynamic systems that sustain our world Why Work at Michigan? In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
Generous time off A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting Many choices for comprehensive health insurance Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses Responsibilities Operations and Coordination (60%):
Design, build, and maintain a Geographic Information System for documenting, managing, and disseminating information about our collections Work with staff, faculty, and students to create and manage plant records data infrastructure and collection policies and integrate GIS technologies with ongoing collections management practices/policies for horticulture, natural areas, research, and teaching Effectively communicate technological concepts to diverse audiences.
Leadership and Management (30%):
Develop tools and protocols for data collection and GIS utilization as necessary Train staff, faculty, and students to use the collections database and GIS tools Identify historical and recent collections data from MBGNA properties published in scientific literature and incorporate it into the collections database Organizational Collaboration (10%) :
Ensure data visualization and mapping tools are intuitive, responsive, and accessible across different devices and platforms Collaborate with the Communications and Web Development team to create interactive maps and integrate GIS functionalities into the organization's website Collaborate with the Development Team to ensure data and GIS mapping integration for philanthropic purposes Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Botany, or closely related field At least two-years of experience in classroom or professional settings with ESRI's ArcGIS platform, geospatial databases, spatial data collection, mapping, and applications.
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or JavaScript Additional Information The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $59,000 For more information about Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, please visit mbgna.
umich.
edu Application Deadline Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days.
This job may be removed from the posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail Job Opening ID 237692 Working Title GIS Specialist Job Title Geo Info System Tech Inter Work Location Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular FLSA Status Nonexempt Organizational Group Vp Acad Grad Study Department Botanical Gardens & Arboretum Posting Begin/End Date 8/03/2023 - 8/22/2023 Salary $55,000.
00 - $59,000.
00 Career Interest Engineering & Architecture Recommended Skills Biology Communication Data Collection Data Visualization Databases Ecology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A one-page cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume.
The cover letter should address your specific interest in this position and outline experience that directly relates to it.
Summary The GIS Specialist will manage diverse geospatial and tabular data across MBGNA's living collections of plants, animals, and natural communities (see Matthaei-Nichols GIS Hub for examples).
While this position works across many MBGNA departments, its work is primarily with data needed and utilized by curatorial, horticultural, and natural areas colleagues within MBGNA.
Collaboration with staff from multiple UM schools, colleges, and units is critical to this role's success, and it will represent MBGNA for relevant university-driven data management initiatives.
This position reports to the Natural Areas Curator.
The primary work location will be Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, with the option for hybrid work locations available.
Who We Are University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) stewards over 840 acres of land and water across four properties in and around Ann Arbor, with Nichols Arboretum and Matthaei Botanical Gardens serving as its two anchor locations.
Click here to view our Strategic Plan.
With more than 500,000 annual visitors, MBGNA is committed to becoming a transformative force for social and ecological resilience through the lands and waters we steward.
We put that commitment into action by:
Positioning humans as active participants within the natural world and compelling the university community and our publics to negotiate the full complexity that entails Advancing partnerships, programs, user experience, and all that we steward to catalyze equity and justice in a radically changing world Emerging as University of Michigan's premier partner for research, teaching, and public impact in sustainability, climate-forward practices, and biocultural diversity Promoting healthier communities, cultures, and ecosystems through active care and cultivation of the gardens, fields, natural habitats, and dynamic systems that sustain our world Why Work at Michigan? In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
Generous time off A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting Many choices for comprehensive health insurance Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses Responsibilities Operations and Coordination (60%):
Design, build, and maintain a Geographic Information System for documenting, managing, and disseminating information about our collections Work with staff, faculty, and students to create and manage plant records data infrastructure and collection policies and integrate GIS technologies with ongoing collections management practices/policies for horticulture, natural areas, research, and teaching Effectively communicate technological concepts to diverse audiences.
Leadership and Management (30%):
Develop tools and protocols for data collection and GIS utilization as necessary Train staff, faculty, and students to use the collections database and GIS tools Identify historical and recent collections data from MBGNA properties published in scientific literature and incorporate it into the collections database Organizational Collaboration (10%) :
Ensure data visualization and mapping tools are intuitive, responsive, and accessible across different devices and platforms Collaborate with the Communications and Web Development team to create interactive maps and integrate GIS functionalities into the organization's website Collaborate with the Development Team to ensure data and GIS mapping integration for philanthropic purposes Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Botany, or closely related field At least two-years of experience in classroom or professional settings with ESRI's ArcGIS platform, geospatial databases, spatial data collection, mapping, and applications.
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or JavaScript Additional Information The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $59,000 For more information about Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, please visit mbgna.
umich.
edu Application Deadline Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days.
This job may be removed from the posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail Job Opening ID 237692 Working Title GIS Specialist Job Title Geo Info System Tech Inter Work Location Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular FLSA Status Nonexempt Organizational Group Vp Acad Grad Study Department Botanical Gardens & Arboretum Posting Begin/End Date 8/03/2023 - 8/22/2023 Salary $55,000.
00 - $59,000.
00 Career Interest Engineering & Architecture Recommended Skills Biology Communication Data Collection Data Visualization Databases Ecology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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