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Offer: Senior Geospatial Software Engineer (Internal Employment Opportunity):Oregon State UniversityJob description:Senior Geospatial Software Engineer (Internal Employment Opportunity)Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.This is an Internal Employment OpportunityWhen applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) Resume 2) Cover letter that addresses each required qualification 3) Diversity Statement Response: » Describe how your background and practice have prepared you to be effective in collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that strive to be safe, inclusive, and welcoming. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. Starting income within the income range will be commensurate with skills, education, and practice. For additional information Contact Us by: Emily Henry, emily.henry@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment Open Campus (TEE) Position Title Specialist 2-IT Systems Job Title Senior Geospatial Software Engineer (Internal Employment Opportunity) Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Part-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Job Summary This is an Internal Employment Opportunity The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking a Senior Geospatial Software Engineer. This is part-time (0.75 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position in the Division's Partnerships Unit. Please refer to the Working Conditions section for details on the flexible work arrangement. This Senior Geospatial Software Engineer (IT Systems Specialist) is a member of the Rural Communities Explorer team. The Rural Communities Explorer (RCE) is an initiative of the Division of Extension and Engagement's (Division) OSU Open Campus Program in the Partnerships Unit. This continuous professional faculty position has a base FTE of .75 and will have the potential to increase with funding opportunities. This position is supervised by the Director of Open Campus. OSU Open Campus has a focus on community engagement, development of learning opportunities, and increasing access to post-secondary education. Education is offered locally, using distance technology, face-to-face learning and partnerships that blend strengths and resources. This Information technology Systems Specialist is responsible for developing technological solutions for research-located databases and web-located programs or systems (such as custom data dashboards, data visualization, and GIS integration) that contribute to the high-quality services of the Division and the RCE team. This position leads RCE's efforts in specialized information technology work in the field of geographic information systems (GIS), including resource management and technical design, testing, and implementation. The position is also responsible for taking on special projects at the discretion of the Director of Open Campus. This position works across disciplines and collaborates with faculty and staff and other partners to meet the demands for data analysis and communication needs related to statewide focus areas of Oregon populations and communities, including economic, social, demographic, and environmental indicators at the community, county, and state level. The specific areas of programming are determined in conjunction with local communities, Extension, and other OSU partners. This Information technology Systems Specialist is also part of a team of Extension faculty and staff serving the state. Collaborative work across disciplines, organizations, and programs areas is expected. This individual is also expected to develop appropriate specialized Information technology skills to support statewide RCE programming. The specializations will be determined in consultation with the Director of Open Campus and will be complementary to other Extension faculty and staff in the region or state. Active and effective communication with colleagues and key stakeholders is critical to the success of this position; wireless access may be necessary. About the division: The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The Division is aligned under the leadership abilities of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To lgain more about our Division and its core units and initiatives, please visit our Division website : https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/. The Division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian's consciousness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources. These activities will be included in the annual plan of work, impact statements and summary of accomplishments/achievements. About the university information and technology: The University Information and Technology (UIT) has a deep commitment to and belief in the strength and value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both all over our team and as an intentional and active practice to advance the vision, mission and strategic efforts of the entire university. As a member of the UIT community, the person in this position is expected to foster and promote the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work. Please note all UIT team members are expected to meet the following commitments: » UIT commits to deliver data as a strategic working asset and to enable data informed decision making across OSU. UIT leaders and staff lead by example and use data to inform decision making at all levels in the organization. Persons in technology functions are also expected to design systems with data portcapability in mind and work within enterprise architecture and privacy guidelines. » UIT commits to and believes in the strength and value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) both all over our team and as an intentional and active practice to advance the vision, mission, and strategic efforts of the entire university. As a member of the UIT community, the person in this position is expected to foster and promote the values of DEIA and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work. Commitment to inclusive excellence: Oregon State University is committed to a culture of belonging and collaboration. We envision collaborative and respectful environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language/Visual Access regulations. In addition, this individual will ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation. OSU Division of Extension and Engagement's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion OSU Mission Statement https://leadership abilities.oregonstate.edu/trustees/about-board/oregon-state-university-miss ion-statement Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply expertise, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities This Information technology Systems Specialist embeds the commitment of the university to inclusive excellence in all interactions and tasks performed and contributes to a safe, welcoming and respectful workplace environment. 67% USDA YEA Grant leadership abilities and Digital Asset Development » Create interactive web-located data visualizations to portray information, milestones, and details for various nationwide youth development outreach projects, including those that use GIS data. » Collate and interpret YEA project data, aligning with the USDA/NIFA priorities, ensuring equity, and reporting or displaying data in a timely manner, utilizing technical databases and data standards best practices. » Support culturally responsive and sustaining evaluation of YEA projects through trainings, best practice tools, and community of practice discussions. Provide consultation and advice on programs and Information technology systems to support the project as needed. » Provide OSU Extension with population and community data analysis and communication support as needed. » Develop data visualization and interactive tools in order to make the project data more approachable to the general public. » Contribute to the development of an annual report to be released at the end of each year. » Participate as an active member of the YEA-CN: Together for Innovating Youth in Agriculture (TIYA) Management Team, attending meetings, retreats, and conferences as needed. 33% RCE Data Collection, Management, and Visualization & Digital Asset Development » Develop digital assets and communications that support education and outreach projects related to RCE's statewide focus areas of Oregon populations and communities, including economic, social, demographic, and environmental indicators at the community, county, and state-level. » Create a variety of web interactive tools and maps (e.g., dashboards, storymaps, analytical maps) using web-located mapping and data visualization software and platforms, including ArcGIS online. Continue development and support for OSU Outdoor School's Outdoor School Explorer: https://beav.es/cgz » Design and manage relational databases and connect these databases to ArcGIS online. » Work closely with the RCE team on data collection, management, analysis, and communication, including coordinating data gathering and entry from various sources for inclusion in the RCE database and other projects as needed. » Assist project teams with management, coordination, administrative, and communication tasks as appropriate, with an emphasis on the development and distribution of web maps and spatial data. Provide reports and metadata for work completed on an continuing basis. » Collaborate in the telling of outreach and research stories through multimedia, including web maps and digital learning assets, and other forms of communication. » Follow OSU and division brand guidelines, digital publishing standards and digital contact management data integrity practices for programmatic communications, marketing and engagement. » Troubleshoot and resolve data problems. What You Will Need » Bachelor's degree in Geography, Economics, Social Sciences, Computer Science or related discipline. » Three (3) years of computer mapping practice including at least two years of specialized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) practice, including practice with ArcGIS Online. » practice in leading or working individually to develop research-located databases and web-located programs or systems. » practice with relational database management. » practice with large, quantitative, relational data sets. » Familiarity with spatial and tabular data. » practice with demographic, economic, or social data. » Demonstrable practice with an enterprise data or administrative management platform, for example some version of CMS, CRM, VMS, ERP, BI, or similar complex SaaS software platform. » Effective written and oral communication skills. » practice with software such as or similar to Microsoft Suite (e.g., Excel, Access). » Demonstrable commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. » Evidence of capability to work as a team member. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have » practice in web development tools, including version control, such as GitHub, AWS, JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, or Lightning Web Components (LWC), and similar tools. » capability to contribute to software development and general project management processes, for example Agile methodology, resource management, gantt chart use, code reviews, leading standup meetings. » expertise of demographic, economic, or social trends in the US, Pacific Northwest, or Oregon. » capability to adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems and other tools in a changing technological environment. Working Conditions / Work Schedule The primary work location for this position is the OSU Open Campus Office in Ballard Extension Hall on OSU's campus in Corvallis, Oregon. However, flexible work may be established via OSU's Flexible Work Arrangement Agreement Form , with pre-determined periodic reviews of on-going work for continuation of the agreement. Pay Method income Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time income Range $60,031-$77,946 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/138451 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08012UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/20/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 04/24/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 05/01/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal Special Instructions to candidates This is an Internal Employment Opportunity When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) Resume 2) Cover letter that addresses each required qualification 3) Diversity Statement Response: » Describe how your background and practice have prepared you to be effective in collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that strive to be safe, inclusive, and welcoming. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. Starting income within the income range will be commensurate with skills, education, and practice. For additional information Contact Us by: Emily Henry, emily.henry@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Internal employment opportunities are filled from within the institution by candidates who are current, or recent, members of the OSU Community. Please indicate how you meet this criterion. See: http://hr.oregonstate.edu/jobs/oeshtxt/111 for details. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter » Diversity StatementOptional Documents » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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