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 🔗GIS Specialist

  • Full Time
  • Lincoln, NE
  • $28.702 USD / Hour
  • February 6, 2025
  • Department: State Archeology Office
  • Job Reference #: JR2025-00012474
  • Job Summary: The NSHS State Archeology Office wants to add a creative, well-organized, and technologically savvy GIS Specialist to the team to assist with management of Nebraska’s archeological GIS data through the development of various GIS applications.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications: Experience, education, or training in coding computer applications.

    Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Archeology, Anthropology, GIS, History, Geography, Computer Science, or other closely related field; at least 5 years’ experience creating and maintaining GIS geobatabases; high level of competency with ESRI suite of GIS programs and mobile applications, and familiarity with other GIS packages; familiarity with Python, HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript development and coding tools.

  • How to Apply:

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    These positions are subject to application of Veterans’ Preference.

  • Job benefits: Medical, dental, and vision health plans; 13 paid holidays a year; 12 paid vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days (both of which increase with tenure); Competitive retirement plan with 156% state match for every dollar you contribute; Paid term life insurance; Employee Wellness and Discount programs; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; A wide array of opportunities for professional growth, including members to professional organizations, access to LinkedIn Learning, conference attendance, and more
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Regular and reliable attendance is required. This position requires occasional travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation.
  • Contact Name: Dave Williams
  • Application Email: dave.williams@nebraska.gov
  • Application URL: https://shorturl.at/ZYFvI

Website Nebraska State Historical Society State Archeology Office

The Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS) was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. As Nebraska's statewide historical agency, the NSHS collects, preserves, and opens to all, the histories we share, and connects people to the past through our library and research center, conservation facility, interpretive sites, and the state archeology and historic preservation offices. The Nebraska State Archeology Office preserves, explores, and interprets Nebraska’s archeological sites and other historic resources for the benefit of the public and the advancement of archeological understanding. It acts as the clearinghouse for all archeological activity within Nebraska.

Under direction of the Nebraska State Archeologist, this position is accountable for creating consistent mapping and spatial data collection standards, designing and maintaining archeological GIS databases, and providing technical expertise and guidance to teammates, Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) staff, researchers, and other collaborators. This position provides a unique role within a dynamic team dedicated to identifying and protecting Nebraska’s archeological resources and making Nebraska’s cultural history available to all.

Job Duties include:

  • Design, develop, and maintain current Nebraska archeology GIS databases and associated data, including data organization, metadata completion, and correction of discrepancies.
  • Produce report-quality maps and figures, provide web-based mapping and field data collection assistance, and provide mapping guidance and support to team members for NDOT and non-NDOT compliance and research projects.
  • Digitize and georeference aerial imagery, historic maps, project area drawings, and field maps.
  • Develop interactive maps and GIS applications in ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Field Maps, and ArcGIS StoryMaps, among other programs.
  • Set up and manage GIS field equipment (e.g., GPS receivers, handheld GPS units, and mobile devices), including development and maintenance of data dictionaries. Coordinate with NSHS IT department and State of Nebraska OCIO GIS team to manage GIS licenses and products.
  • Provide technical assistance to researchers, educators, students, and the public, including conducting custom record searches for dissemination to qualified individuals.
  • Assist with issuing site numbers to professionals, and review submitted archeological site forms and spatial data for clarity and accuracy.
  • Participate in outreach programming related to Nebraska archeology.
  • Develop and assist with day-to-day management of a public-facing statewide GIS database for researchers, educators, and students in compliance with relevant state and federal cultural resource laws and regulations.
  • Other duties may be assigned, including but not limited to: helping other departments; participating in interdepartmental committees and working groups; participating in community outreach events.
  • All other duties assigned within the scope of the classification.

Benefits

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Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

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