DESCRIPTION
The Institute of Marine Sciences<https://ims.ucsc.edu/> (https://ims.ucsc.edu/)at the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a GIS programmer analyst. The GIS programmer analyst will work under the supervision of Drs. Michael Beck and Borja Reguero in the UCSC Coastal Resilience Lab<https://www.coastalresiliencelab.org/> (https://www.coastalresiliencelab.org/) and will help assess flood risk and the benefits of nature-based solutions such as reefs and wetlands at local to global scales. The incumbent will examine the social and economic consequences of risks from coastal hazards and climate change and the benefits of and opportunities for natural solutions such as habitat conservation and restoration. Additionally, the incumbent will synthesize hydrodynamic, social, economic, and ecological data sets (both field- and model-based) for inclusion in spatial prioritization of risks and solutions. The GIS programmer analyst will have opportunities to work o
n projects supported by and done in collaboration with US Geological Survey, The Nature Conservancy, the insurance industry, and development banks.
The position requires that the GIS programmer analyst successfully work as part of the team and consistently demonstrate strong communication skills.
Applicants with knowledge or experience with respect to some or all of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
  *  An MA/MS (or equivalent foreign degree) in Geographical Science or Geographic Information Science or related fields.
  *  Fluency with ArcGIS.
  *  Experience with other tools (such as Python, Illustrator) for making production-quality maps and figures.
  *  Research and analysis of coastal risk and/or the benefits of nature-based solutions for adaptation.
  *  Research and analysis of coastal and marine data (bathymetry, topography, waves, ocean climate).
  *  Experience with analyses of social and economic consequences of coastal risks.
  *  Experience with QGIS or remote sensing techniques.
ACADEMIC TITLE
Assistant to Associate Specialist, see rank qualifications at:
SALARY
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum salary $60,000.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  *  A BA/BS (or equivalent foreign degree) in Geographical Science or Geographic Information Science, with a minimum of two years of post-graduate experience. Candidates holding a BA/BS in other disciplines but with knowledge, skills, or a degree concentration in spatial analysis or GIS will be considered. Degree requirements must be met at the time of application.
  *  Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geographic analysis, and cartography and their application to coastal and marine science.
  *  Experience with ArcGIS and associated extensions, such as Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Benthic Terrain Modeler [BTM], XTools Pro, NOAA?s Habitat Digitizer Extension.
  *  Computer programming and scripting skills using Python, Matlab, or R for automation of tasks, customization, and enhancement of GIS processing and spatial analysis of data sets.
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POSITION AVAILABLE
As soon as possible after initial review of the applications. Initially, the duties of the position will be completed remotely, but once the stay-at-home restrictions are lifted, work will resume on campus.
DURATION OF POSITION
Initial appointment will be full-time for one year. Reappointment may be considered contingent upon the availability of work and appropriate funding.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system. All documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs. Applicants must provide the names and contact information of their references (a minimum of three are required and a maximum of five will be accepted). The hiring unit will request confidential letters* from the references of those applicants who are under serious consideration. Please note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC?s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
Please refer to Position # JPF00951-21T in all correspondence.
RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Full consideration will be given to applications completed by 25 November 2020. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University?s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-2686.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). The university sponsors employment-based visas for nonresidents who are offered academic appointments at UC Santa Cruz (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/102.530.html).
If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact Disability Management Services at roberts@ucsc.edu<mailto:roberts@ucsc.edu> (831) 459-4602.
UCSC is committed to addressing the spousal and partner employment needs of our candidates and employees. As part of this commitment, our institution is a member of the Northern California Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NorCal HERC). Visit the NorCal HERC website at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-northern-california/ to search for open positions within a commutable distance of our institution.
The University of California offers a competitive benefits package and a number of programs to support employee work/life balance. For information about employee benefits please visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
VISIT THE UCSC WEB SITE AT: https://www.ucsc.edu<https://www.ucsc.edu/>
JOB LOCATION
Santa Cruz, California
REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
  *  Cover Letter – Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
  *  Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Reference requirements
  *  3-5 required (contact information only)
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Curt D. Storlazzi, Ph.D.
U.S. Geological Survey
Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
2885 Mission Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 295-3429 cell during COVID-19
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