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Temporary Wetland Photo Interpreter, O/Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West

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University of Montana

Missoula, MT (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

Temporary Wetland Photo Interpreter, O/Connor Center for the

Rocky Mountain West Salary:

$17.86 - $22.32

Hourly Location:

Missoula Mountain Campus Job Type:

Temporary Hourly Staff Job Number:

202400692

Sector:

Department:

O'Connor Ctr for the

Rocky Mtn West, University of Montana Closing Date:

6/10/2026 11:59

PM Mountain FLSA:

Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:

Description The Wetland Photo Interpreter is responsible for developing and managing geospatial datasets that document and model species, habitats, landscapes, and impacts, notably wetland and riparian habitats, and for making the data available to support effective resource management and conservation. The Wetland Photo Interpreter uses ArcGIS Pro software to digitize and rectify wetland and riparian polygons on digital imagery and creates and manages an associated ArcGIS geodatabase with tabular data that attributes wetland and riparian polygons according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetlands Inventory standards. The Wetland Photo Interpreter will also maintain related hard-copy documentation and implement quality control procedures. This position requires well-developed GIS and geodatabase skills as well as a background in ecology or a related field. The person in this position is supervised by the Wetland Mapping Project Manager. The position is funded by contracts and grants. We encourage individuals with relevant skills and a strong desire to learn to apply for this position, even if you don't fully meet all listed qualifications. These positions are an excellent opportunity to develop skills and significant training is provided. Minimum Qualifications Technical Skills Create and acquire new data Develop spatial datasets Experience interpreting aerial imagery Experience digitizing in GIS Demonstrate careful attention to detail, and strong organizational skills Ability to follow established mapping protocols Carry out data quality checks Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint) Professional Skills Communicate effectively and professionally with project managers and coworkers, providing and obtaining needed information Function productively and respectfully as a member of a project or work team Accept guidance and constructive criticism from peers and supervisors; willingness to learn and incorporate suggested changes Manage time independently and meet deadlines Resolve interpersonal conflict Ability to travel for some field work as needed Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree in ecology, natural resources management, geography or related subject Coursework in GIS Training or coursework using