GIS Graduate Student Assistant - Seismic Data & Mapping

Theuniversityunion; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Graduate Student Assistant to support development of the California Geological Survey seismic reflection geometry database. You will organize GIS data, edit GIS layers with ArcGIS Pro, and help publish web maps using ArcGIS Online.

Responsibilities include cleaning legacy data, using Python for routine tasks, and maintaining documentation in Excel and Word, while working flexible hours in a part-time, non-benefited student position in California.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Geophysics, or closely related geosciences studies.
• Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program (M.S. or Ph.D.) and in good academic standing.
• University-level GIS coursework or equivalent hands-on project experience.
• Practical experience using ArcGIS Pro for data editing and mapping.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for organizing and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Create, compile, organize, and maintain spatial and tabular databases from diverse sources.
• Use ArcGIS Pro to edit and manage GIS data, perform spatial analysis, and perform quality control checks.
• Publish and share spatial data, web maps, and GIS layers using ArcGIS Online.
• Clean, organize, and convert legacy tabular data, spreadsheets, and maps into structured GIS formats.
• Organize and maintain tabular data, records, and supporting documentation using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Apply basic Python scripting to streamline routine GIS tasks and improve workflow efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Geophysics, or closely related geosciences studies

Current enrollment in a graduate degree program (M.S. or Ph.D.)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Python scripting

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Graduate Student Assistant to support development of the California Geological Survey seismic reflection geometry database. You will organize GIS data, edit GIS layers with ArcGIS Pro, and help publish web maps using ArcGIS Online.

Responsibilities include cleaning legacy data, using Python for routine tasks, and maintaining documentation in Excel and Word, while working flexible hours in a part-time, non-benefited student position in California.