Data Analysis and Web Visualization Specialist

Job Description

The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation in the College of Natural Resources and Environment seeks a Data Analysis and Web Visualization Specialist for the following responsibilities:

Assist faculty staff and graduate students with data analysis visualization and communication for research teaching and outreach projects. Develop and support web-based tools and displays including interactive tools such as R Shiny. Maintain and modernize/update existing departmental online assets and web content such as the Virginia Big Tree Program and the Virginia Tech Dendrology websites. Develop and deliver training and provide consultation to department members on data analysis workflows visualization and digital tools.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a field related to data analysis information technology instructional technology natural resources or a related discipline; or equivalent level of training and experience;
Demonstrated ability to organize analyze and visualize quantitative and qualitative data;
Demonstrated experience with software used for data analysis and visualization such as R R Shiny Python spreadsheets or similar tools;
Demonstrated ability to update and maintain web-based content applications databases or other digital resources;
Demonstrated ability to assist faculty staff and students with data analysis and visualization needs and to provide related user support and training;
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English and to work collaboratively with individuals having a range of technical backgrounds;

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree or demonstrated experience in a discipline related to the departments mission;
Demonstrated ability to develop interactive dashboards web applications or data visualization tools for research teaching or outreach;
Experience with Enterprise Content Management Systems HTML/CSS web accessibility and digital communications best practices;
Experience with environmental forestry natural resources or geospatial data.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$65000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

August 3 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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