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BRI Supporting GIS Specialist
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What they do
A GIS Analyst gathers data that can be used in geographic information system (GIS) maps or products. Gathers data from existing maps and reports; gathers information on people, plants, animals, buildings, natural terrain and elevation.
$51,732 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
required information. Job Title BRI Supporting GIS Specialist Location Alpine Department Borderlands Research Institute Job No. G98215 Posting Date 09/10/2026 End Date Until Filled No Appointment Date Salary Commensurate on candidate's experience. Required Undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Geography, or Geographic Information Systems, or closely related field. Must have excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and be technically current in geospatial techniques and platforms. An enthusiastic team player who is willing to work in a multidisciplinary program. Must have experience with relational database management, technical writing, and web front-end design and maintenance. Must be comfortable with programming, particularly with R, PostgreSQL, and Shiny. Candidate should be able to collect, prepare, digitize and code spatial data. Must be prepared to learn new skills and adopt new approaches as field develops. Preferred Ability to create, maintain and update GJS databases using PostgreSQL and PostGIS. Experience with programming API-based routines preferred, as well as experience with server-based data management. Ability to evaluate, analyze and implement GJS information needs and/or assist technical professionals in analysis and assessment of a variety of disciplines. Ability to generate reports and produce graphics for use internally and for constituents. Primary Responsibilities Candidate will be responsible for developing dashboards for data entry, data sharing, and spatially-explicit decision support tools fo1
• land management for the Institute. This coordination effort will involve working with a team of research scientists, faculty, and staff for the various programs at BRI.
Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director. Other Information Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu About SRSU Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border. What you've heard is true - there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve. Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students. From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals. For more information about how we're strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu .
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