JUNIOR GIS PROJECT MANAGER

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Start date: Immediate

Location: Work remotely until summer – then on campus at CSUN.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Center for Geospatial Science and Technology at California State University, Northridge is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior GIS Project Manager to support Center activities. More information about the Center can be found on our website at: https://www.csun.edu/cgst

This position requires an advanced understanding of GIS and an in-depth knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro. Under general supervision of the Center director and current project manager, the junior project manager is responsible for a variety of duties related to managing GIS projects and supervising staff. These duties include administering GIS projects from conception to completion, developing budgets and proposals, managing project teams, serving as a liaison with Center clients and partners, developing documentation, supporting and developing Center GIS technology and training and supervising Center staff. The junior project manager will also perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Geography OR related discipline with concentration in GIS or GIS Certificate;
• 2+ years of related paid work experience and 1+ year of project management experience
• Comprehensive understanding of concepts related to GIS (i.e. map projections, data processing, data and file management, spatial analysis, topology, linear referencing, etc.).
• Demonstrable skills in spatial data creation, quality control, management and analysis;
• Fundamental understanding of relational database design concepts;
• Experience in developing project documentation including, but not limited to: workflows; standards documentation, and progress trackers;
• Experience supervising, training, communicating with and delegating to staff;
• In-depth knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop and/or ArcGIS Pro and Microsoft Office Products (i.e. Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Attention to detail and a deep understanding of methods to ensure data and project integrity;
• Excellent communication skills; and
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and tasks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with free or open source software;
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and/or other programming languages;
• Proficiency in spatial statistics;
• Familiarity with mobile GIS technology;
• Development and administration of web-based mapping applications; and
• Experience and knowledge of hydro-related concepts and datasets, specifically the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD).

POSITION & BENEFITS:

Salary commensurate with experience. This position is full time and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Employment is through The University Corporation (TUC).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at (818) 677-2077.

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