Career Center
Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Middlesboro, Tennessee
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted: 19-Jan-23
Location: WI
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 273117-AS
| Job Summary: | This position will work within a team of software engineers and soil scientists to develop and support the SnapPlus farm nutrient management software (http://snapplus.wisc.edu). This software uses soil science mathematical models and agronomic best practices so that Wisconsin farmers can economically plan manure and fertilizer applications for their farms, while reducing the risk of soil loss and water pollution. This software assists farms through a state of Wisconsin farm management planning process and is used by farmers, agricultural consultants, land management planners and government agency staff at the county, state, and federal levels. In addition to managing GIS data, the individual must be able or willing to learn how to write, test, and debug code. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working on all phases of software development and distribution including debugging, deployment, maintenance, documentation, and email/phone support for users. |
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| Responsibilities: | Performs spatial analysis using online tools and project management techniques. Creates both mapping applications and may create data visualizations.
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| Institutional Statement on Diversity: | Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. |
| Education: | Required |
| Qualifications: | - 4 years relevant work experience in GIS. |
| Work Type: | Full Time: 100% |
| Appointment Type, Duration: | Ongoing/Renewable |
| Salary: | Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months) |
| Additional Information: | The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. |
| How to Apply: | To apply for this position, please click on the 'Apply Now' button. You will be asked to upload a CV, cover letter referring to your related work experience, and a list of 3 references. |
| Contact: | Laura Good |
| Official Title: | GIS Specialist(IT121) |
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| Department(s): | A075400-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/SOIL SCIENCE |
| Employment Class: | Academic Staff-Renewable |
| Job Number: | 273117-AS |
| The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other basis as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department. |
