Gis Specialist - Baruch

Posting Number

STA00853PO23

Job Family

Research

Job Function

Research Laboratory Management

USC Market Title

Research Specialist

Job Level

R1 - Research

Business Title (Internal Title)

GIS Specialist - Baruch

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Georgetown

College/Division

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

CAS Belle W. Baruch Institute

State Pay Band

4

Approved Starting Salary

$35,568

Advertised Salary Range

$38,000 - $46,000 commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy

Georgetown, SC

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Type of Staff Position

Research Grant (RGP)

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Benefit Eligibility Type

Research Grant (RGP)

South Carolina Retirement

Yes

State Insurance Programs

Yes

Annual Leave

Yes

Sick Leave

Yes

Advertised Job Summary

This position will provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial analysis in support a variety of research and monitoring initiatives of the North Inlet – Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NI-WB NERR). General duties will involve managing the NERR’s habitat mapping and spatial analysis efforts. Primarily, this will entail managing the long-term efforts to assess salt marsh and tidal creek habitat change through repeated surveys using Uncrewed Aerial Systems (aka drones), including UAS-based data collection, image processing using Pix4Dmapper software and data analysis using ArcGIS Pro software. Additional duties will include spatial analyses and generation of mapping products in support of other biological and ecological studies conducted by NERR staff (including oyster reef condition assessments and beach-dune dynamics); as well as assisting other NERR staff with additional routine ecological monitoring data collection, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in geography, geosciences, landscape ecology, or similar, or Bachelor’s degree in applicable field plus at least 2 years of directly relevant work experience, or equivalent. Must have demonstrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial analysis skills as applied to the analysis and interpretation of remote sensing data.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Uncrewed Aerial Systems (aka drones) and UAS-based data collection and image analysis. Familiarity with coastal habitats preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must have demonstrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial analysis skills as applied to the analysis and interpretation of remote sensing data. Familiarity with Uncrewed Aerial Systems (aka drones) and UAS-based data collection and image analysis highly desirable. Strong writing and communications skills. Familiarity with coastal habitats preferred.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

If Research Grant/Time Limited, give end date

Job Open Date

07/17/2023

Job Close Date

08/31/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/147992

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.