Geospatial Applications Developer
Description: Geospatial Applications Developer
Illinois State Geological Survey
Prairie Research Institute-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
We are seeking an individual to perform programming and scripting in support of the use, maintenance, and dissemination of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data in .las and .xyzi file formats, derivative elevation data in raster and vector formats like digital elevation models and cartographic contour lines, orthoimagery, metadata, and related information resources.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in geography, geology, or applicable discipline with 3 years related industry or research experience. Experience working with LiDAR data and Orthophotography for subject-specific data applications. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Server. Knowledge of database, geospatial, and enhanced elevation data file formats. Knowledge of principles of relational databases and software. Prefer experience with LiDAR data processing software like MARS Explorer QC and QCoherent LP360 software, data storage software like ArcSDE and ESRI Image Server, and data access solutions like ArcGIS Server software from ESRI or LiDAR Server software from QCoherent, and/or open source data storage and map service software packages.
Applications must be received by December 7, 2012. To apply, all candidates must submit an online profile through jobs.illinois.edu by the close of the posting period. Qualified candidates must upload a letter of application which details qualifications noted above, résumé, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete information will not be reviewed.
For further information please contact Lori Walston-Vonderharr, Human Resources, Illinois State Geological Survey, at lwalston@illinois.edu or 217-244-2401.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu
