Geospatial Technologies Support Technician - Military Veterans

Geospatial Technologies Support Technician

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $61,213 - $66,000
Vacancy Number: S02586
Competency Level: Advanced
Home Department: Earth and Ocean Sciences - 32341

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Department of Earth and Ocean Science within the College of Science and Engineering and the Department of Infrastructure Operations Services at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), invites applications for a Geospatial Technologies Support Technician.

The position will assist with the research and teaching missions of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences and with the institutional support mission of the Department of Infrastructure Operations Services.

The technician will be responsible for Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences geoscientific and geospatial instrumentation inventory, maintenance, and training as well as geospatial software license (ESRI, ENVI, PIX4D, DJI, Garmin, ERDAS, etc.) management across the university. This includes uncrewed aerial systems and associated sensors owned by the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences.

The technician will manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of all instruments and sensors in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences to ensure they operate with minimal downtime; develop training and instruction manuals, assist researchers with mission planning, and maintain use and maintenance logs. The technician will also support geospatial software deployment and management across the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

As time and training allows, this position may also contribute to other data collection activities supported by the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences.

College: College

College/School Information:
The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in information technology/computer science and information systems, computer science/computer science and information systems, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academic programs, the college provides instruction and research opportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre-engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments in the college provide courses of study in each of these areas, in addition to interdepartmental programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2 programs in computer science and electrical or computer engineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are also offered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs in environmental studies, applied statistics, and geographic information science are also available.

CSE students work with distinguished faculty and scientists, use cutting edge technology, and conduct impactful research. Faculty-directed research projects empower CSE students to apply what they learn inside the classroom and laboratory to real-world situations and prepares them for a variety of careers or advanced study.

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Department of Earth and Ocean Science within the College of Science and Engineering and the Department of Infrastructure Operations Services at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), invites applications for a Geospatial Technologies Support Technician.

The position will assist with the research and teaching missions of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences and with the institutional support mission of the Department of Infrastructure Operations Services.

The technician will be responsible for Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences geoscientific and geospatial instrumentation inventory, maintenance, and training as well as geospatial software license (ESRI, ENVI, PIX4D, DJI, Garmin, ERDAS, etc.) management across the university. This includes uncrewed aerial systems and associated sensors owned by the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences.

The technician will manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of all instruments and sensors in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences to ensure they operate with minimal downtime; develop training and instruction manuals, assist researchers with mission planning, and maintain use and maintenance logs. The technician will also support geospatial software deployment and management across the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

As time and training allows, this position may also contribute to other data collection activities supported by the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Graduation from high school and one year in the field of technology related to the positions' role. Computer coursework may be substituted year for year for the required experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in geography, geoscience, oceanography, or a closely related field and at least one year of research experience
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a group environment and operate as part of a team to achieve the teaching and research objectives
• Prior experience with programming (Matlab, Python), data analysis, Microsoft Office products
• Prior experience with maintaining inventory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Required Certifications or licensure:
FAA Part 107 licensure

FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days: Monday - Friday; occasional weekends
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Type of Position: Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited:
Position Number: 7474
Job Posting Date: 01/21/2025
Posting Close Date: 2/20/2025
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Advanced level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34901

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

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