Geospatial Research Technician

• Location: Honolulu, HI
• Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
• Job Number: 2025-00059
• Department: University of Hawai’i at Manoa – Water Resources Research Center
• Opening Date: 01/14/2025
• Closing Date: 1/29/2025 11:59 PM Hawaii
• Position Number: 0078137T

Description

Title:  Geospatial Research Technician  
Position Number:   0078137T
Hiring Unit:  Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) CENTER
Location:  University of Hawai’i at Manoa,Honolulu, Hawaii 
Date Posted:  01/14/2025
Closing Date:  01/29/2025
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Info: Band B, minimum $5,250.00/month
Full Time/Part Time:  Full-time
Month:  11-month
Temporary/Permanent:  Temporary (NTE 11/30/2025) 

Other Conditions: Position is pending clearance
Duties and Responsibilities: 
(*Denotes Essential Functions)

• *Collects, organizes, and aggregates geospatial data from various sources into a comprehensive Geo-database.
• *Assists with conducting geographic analyses to identify areas suitable for sewer system expansion or centralized treatment systems. 
• *Creates and maintains geospatial layers representing wastewater collection systems and potential expansion areas.
• *Develops user-friendly maps and tools for public use, including GIS-based address query functions on a web portal.
• *Participates in meetings and workshops with stakeholders and refines analyses based on feedback.
• *Documents methodologies, data sources, and ensures publication of code and models.
• *Contributes to final project reports.
• *Assists with establishing protocols for future data integration into the GIS layers.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in geography or related field and 1-3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities in GIS and web application or website development; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Strong working knowledge of GIS.
3. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner. 
4. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials. 
5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals. 
6. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and use various relevant programs for word processing, spreadsheet editing, and communications.
7. Demonstrated understanding of water research issues. 
8. Demonstrated ability in preparing reports, documents, and communications dealing with the research outputs.
9. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet scheduled deadlines.
10. Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and use sound logic and judgment when applying administrative policies and procedures.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Familiarity in the field(s) of climate science, hydrological sciences, water quality, public health science, ecology, water and wastewater engineering, and environmental assessment and protection. 
2. Experience communicating with the public and stakeholders.

To Apply:
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume, (2) cover letter indicating how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met,  and (3) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number, birth date, etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date, please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from closing date to email copies of your transcripts to wrrcohr@hawaii.edu. Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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Inquiries:
Jodi, 808-956-4091, wrrcohr@hawaii.edu

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai’i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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