Information Specialist, Atmospheric Science

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JOB TITLE:   

Research Associate  

This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment. 

JOB PURPOSE:

To help support activities of the Wyoming Water Development Office through distribution of information and documents through their websites as well as assisting with Water Planning efforts for the state to include the identification of aging water infrastructure statewide.

Water Resources Data System/State Climate Office (WRDS/SCO) seeking Information Specialist to assist in the maintenance and dissemination of water and climate data for the State of Wyoming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform GIS tasks (reviewing, editing, cataloging, and creating geospatial data) in ArcGIS.
• Maintain Wyoming’s Water & Climate Hub.
• Assist with conducting annual surveys pertaining to agricultural and municipal water use in the State of Wyoming.
• Update documents and information on the Wyoming Water Development Commission/Office websites.
• Review project work products for conformance with scope and consistency; participate in  data dissemination efforts.
• Serve as a member of the State’s water planning team and participate in River Basin Planning activities statewide.
• Assist in the development of products conveying the status of Wyoming’s water resources and climate conditions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups including governmental agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations to local and state audiences.
• Represent WRDS/SCO at meetings and outreach venues throughout the state and region.
• Assist other WRDS personnel in fulfilling external data requests related to Wyoming’s water and climate.
• Assist in the development of visualizations of environmental datasets.
• Enter hard-copy data into spreadsheets or other digital storage as necessary.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Receive training and other professional development.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.

COMPETENCIES:

• Reading, interpreting, maintaining, and modifying geospatial data using GIS and database applications.
• Data gathering methods
• Metadata standards
• Web design
• Presentation skills
• Personal computer usage
• Report and technical writing
• Geography, topography, navigation
• Develop and maintain accurate databases
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education & experience.