Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS)/GPS - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 300102 - Telecommunications

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $18.00

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 03/04/2025

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

The chief objective of this position is to document and map Telecommunications Infrastructure across the campus of James Madison University utilizing cartographic and remote sensing principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include entering confined spaces, diagramming/documenting confined spaces, GPS/Locate outside infrastructure, GPS/document Emergency Phones, diagramming/documenting inside plant infrastructure, importing and manipulating GPS data/files, mapping inside of M4 Solutions, data entry, and documenting GIS metadata.
Boots and long pants will be required on site locations.
Experience with Global Positioning System data collection methods and tools required.
Experience with GIS data creation and manipulation required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
Experience with Locators a plus.
Experience with Safe Software’s.
FME product a plus.
Experience with M4Solutions a plus.
Availability requirement, a minimum of 15.0 hours, no less than a 4.0 hour block.

Qualifications:

Physical Demands and Actions:
Lifting more than 75lbs. Essential Pushing, Pulling, Standing, Lifting, Reaching, Sitting, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Repetitive Motion.
Ability to maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to work within confined spaces.
Mental/Sensory Demands:
Memory, Reasoning, Hearing, Visual, Reading, Analyzing, Logic, Verbal Communication, Written Communication.

Additional Posting Information:

A student can have several on campus jobs, but between all of these positions, the student cannot exceed 20 hours per week. This policy is in place to reinforce “academics first” for student employees.

Conditions of Employment:

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.