DescriptionThe WV GIS Technical Center, housed in the Department of Geology and Geography in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, is seeking a full-time GIS Programmer who will provide GIS programming expertise and assist with system administration within the Center to support geospatial mapping and research projects, web map and application development, and maintaining and expanding the geospatial infrastructure in the state of West Virginia.The Technical Center () is an educational and research institution which provides direction and leadership to users of geographic information systems, digital mapping, and remote sensing within the State of West Virginia. The Center collaborates with the WV Office of GIS Coordination and other organizations to develop and distribute geographic data and information. It provides outreach, educational, and mapping services to the citizens, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses of West Virginia in the area of GIS and related spatial data technologies.The employee will:Perform GIS, spatial analytical, and digital cartography tasks to support projects.Develop, maintain, update, and document outward facing/client-side web resources and associated code and documentation.Assist with managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, updating, backing up, and documenting geospatial data servers/databases, ArcGISEnterprise environments, portals, web services, and server-side code to support the WVGISTC Data Clearinghouse, Map WV, the state's geospatial data infrastructure, and funded projects.Work with WVU IT/Eberly College IT to ensure stability, compliance, and security of all WVGISTC systems.Along with other West Virginia GIS Technical Center staff, seek external grant funding; write grant proposals; administer grants; submit grant reports; document workflows; communicate finding in written, oral, and graphical format; and work with funders, clients, and other WVGISTC staff to fulfill funding requirements in a timely manner and ensure quality of all deliverables and products.Along with other West Virginia GIS Technical Center staff, manage graduate research assistants and student workers to ensure quality of deliverables and products within project timelines.WVU is a R1 research land grant university located within 90 minutes of Pittsburgh and 3.5 hours from the Washington/Baltimore area. Morgantown has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S. There are extensive recreational opportunities, excellent public schools, and a supportive University environment in which to develop a visible and productive career.

　　QualificationsA master's degree is required in Geographic Information Systems/Science, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or other cognate subject. In addition, applicants must have at least six (6) months of concurrent work experience in GIS programming, system administration, or web map application development.Candidates should be knowledgeable of geographic information systems and how these systems are utilized for data management, analysis, and presenting all types of spatial or geographic data. Applicants should be proficient in the following areas: ESRI ArcGIS desktop software; ESRI ArcGIS Online; web mapping and application JavaScript APIs; web programming in HTML/CSS and web frameworks; cartographic design... For full info follow application link.

　　West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.