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Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511581
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: All Remote
Location: MINERAL POINT RD 3817
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, STEM, Data Analysis

Department Overview:

 Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey (WGNHS) Mission:
The Survey conducts earth-science surveys, field studies, and research. We provide objective scientific information about the geology, mineral resources, water resources, soil, and biology of Wisconsin. We collect, interpret, disseminate, and archive natural resource information. We communicate the results of our activities through publications, technical talks, and responses to inquiries from the public. These activities support informed decision-making by government, industry, business, and individual citizen

Anticipated Start Date:

 5/31/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 1/31/2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8

Schedule:

 The position will require at least 8 hours a week with additional hours encouraged. Flexible schedule with hours set independently after initial training. Funding is available for up to 650 hours through January 2027 at a salary of $16 per hour. Position may be extended if additional funding is secured and the student is not graduating.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $16.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 -Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro software
-Good written and verbal communication skills
-Attention to detail
-Ability to problem solve
- Knowledge and skills to effectively interact with people that have different perspectives
- Employment will require a criminal background check
- Student must be enrolled for credit at an educational institution. Student will need to show proof of enrollment before starting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

-Experience with land ownership records
-Familiarity with parcel maps, subdivision plats, and the public land survey system (PLSS)
-Experience in geology, hydrogeology, or environmental science

Position Summary/Job Duties:

This position will assist with reviewing water well point locations and attributes, comparing to reference parcel, address, and imagery layers. The student will help edit location and attribute data to improve spatial accuracy, assess data quality.

Physical Demands:

N/A

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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