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<p class="MsoNormal">Come join the wonderful world of GIS at the University of Michigan! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Our <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2F%2Fmbgna.umich.edu__%3B!!CKZwjTOV!02keFY0B292Dr-LlNa7g2MjO_1m1egouIpszgMHVieQt43B2qiV6NP8g3rlHLsZuIlebOr86CwBoje5uSu5aSA%24&data=05%7C01%7Cgeog_jobs%40listserv.ohio.edu%7C2e6a5e6e4c1a4d077dcf08db95b09808%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C638268357910117181%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Wa4a1xq%2B%2FvcM8Fp4QJmz3Z34s1UBTE7%2BmlzDHydu58k%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mbgna.umich.edu__;!!CKZwjTOV!02keFY0B292Dr-LlNa7g2MjO_1m1egouIpszgMHVieQt43B2qiV6NP8g3rlHLsZuIlebOr86CwBoje5uSu5aSA$" shash="G4+euFUknFYnPEK1neE7ngnrgdhz2xjAtP0C9XwJxpHoW4b0U0a7AM9x3kiLDbz4JwBRaebuVmT/6XjKNPdHSScUHMyZqGxAUr45BTzHwLsChoreHDymX1mV1WCaY04mqie72QV3+TjxjyJ3OvpyDDWrVejfotUzdcW0ilmK5yA=">
Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum [mbgna.umich.edu]</a> are hiring a GIS specialist. This is an entry-level position. See the
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job posting [careers.umich.edu]</a> for the full details.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt">Summary</span></b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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The GIS Specialist will manage diverse geospatial and tabular data across MBGNA's living collections of plants, animals, and natural communities (see
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Matthaei-Nichols GIS Hub</a> 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.
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Design, build, and maintain a Geographic Information System for documenting, managing, and disseminating information about our collections<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
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<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
Effectively communicate technological concepts to diverse audiences.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Develop tools and protocols for data collection and GIS utilization as necessary<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
Train staff, faculty, and students to use the collections database and GIS tools<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
Identify historical and recent collections data from MBGNA properties published in scientific literature and incorporate it into the collections database<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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Ensure data visualization and mapping tools are intuitive, responsive, and accessible across different devices and platforms<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
Collaborate with the Communications and Web Development team to create interactive maps and integrate GIS functionalities into the organization's website<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
Collaborate with the Development Team to ensure data and GIS mapping integration for philanthropic purposes<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
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Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Ecology, Zoology, Botany, or closely related field<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
At least two-years of experience in classroom or professional settings with ESRI's ArcGIS platform, geospatial databases, spatial data collection, mapping, and applications.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or JavaScript<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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