NWIC Researcher, Research Technician I, Temporary

Sonoma State University • Sonoma, CA

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About The Position

Reporting to and under immediate supervision of the Director of the Northwest
Information Center, the NWIC Researcher provides historical resources data to
practicing public and private consultants as well as to local, state, and
federal agency representatives by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing
historical resources data. The incumbent serves as a professional contact point
for consultants and members of the general public regarding historical resources
and environmental/historic preservation laws and the fields of archaeology,
history, and architectural history; and, enters historical resource and report
information into the NWIC database and geographic information system (GIS) as
requested.

Requirements

• This position requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university, including or supplemented by a course in statistics and one year of experience in technical research or statistical work.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers; Adobe programs, Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required.
• Knowledge of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) (including proficiency with USGS topographic maps) software and systems and Peoplesoft preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a graduate program in a related field is highly preferred.
• Two years experienced conducting historical resources records searches and experience at one of the California Historical Resources Information Centers preferred.

Responsibilities

• gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing historical resources data
• serves as a professional contact point for consultants and members of the general public regarding historical resources and environmental/historic preservation laws and the fields of archaeology, history, and architectural history
• enters historical resource and report information into the NWIC database and geographic information system (GIS) as requested

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave.
• In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year.
• Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.
• For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees