Departmental Assistant (Surveyor)
Departmental Assistant (Surveyor)
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public landgrant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts stateoftheart facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
The GIS and Surveyor Assistant (Departmental Assistant) supports the maintenance of campus mapping utility and spatial data for UMass Amherst and its associated properties. This position assists with data coordination and field documentation to aid in campus planning construction and maintenance activities.
Essential Functions
- Assist in updating and maintaining GIS and CAD data including site utility and topographic information.
- Support coordination between departments for mapping and spatial data needs.
- Help manage survey data including field data collection and contractor coordination.
- Assist with drone data capture and integration for construction and mapping projects.
- Provide general support for data organization reporting and map creation.
Other Functions
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Bachelors degree in a related field.
- General understanding of GIS CAD survey practices and drone (UAS) use.
- Working knowledge of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) a Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Work Schedule
- Schedule varies; up to 20 hours per week.
- This is a temporary unbenefited position.
Salary Information
- $17 per hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Employment Type
Hourly
