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Geospatial Technician

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509274
Division/Organization: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Forest & Wildlife Ecology
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Partially Remote
Location: RUSSELL LABORATORIES
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 17
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Information Technology and Computers, STEM, Data Analysis

Department Overview:

 The Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison is a national leader in forest science and wildlife ecology research, teaching, and training.

Anticipated Start Date:

 08/15/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 30

Schedule:

 Work hours are flexible and can be arranged around the student’s class schedule with supervisor approval.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: 17 Maximum: 17

Number of Positions:

 1-3

Qualifications:

 Currently enrolled in an environmental or geospatial undergraduate or graduate program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The ideal candidate will have:
• Understanding of GIS concepts, including projections, digitization, attribute tables
• Familiarity with image interpretation and photogrammetry principles
• Experience using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS), and spreadsheets (Excel)
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols and best practices
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage files and data systematically
• The ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members
Additional qualifications that are not required but would be beneficial include:
• Familiarity with Wisconsin tree species and forest ecosystems
• Interest in developing or contributing to independent research or project ideas

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities
The student will support multiple ongoing projects by performing tasks such as:
1. Digitizing individual tree crowns by interpreting high-resolution aerial and satellite imagery, along with ancillary geospatial data
2. Performing quality control checks on digitized features to ensure accuracy and consistency
3. Entering, organizing, and archiving data with lab-wide standards and databases
4. Assisting in the development or refinement of protocols and documentation
5. Creating maps or visual outputs for presentations, reports, or for internal use

Physical Demands:

This role involves prolonged periods of computer use and desk work.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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