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Cartographer 1

Oregon State University

Cartographer 1

Oregon State University

Department: Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS)

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Wisconsin

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Cartographer 1 position for the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU ). This is a limited duration appointment expected to last approximately 1 year from the appointment begin date. This position will be located in Ashland, WI or remote work.

This position will assist with the long-term Landscape Dynamics program in the NPS Great Lakes Network office (Ashland, WI). The role of the successful applicant will be to interpret remotely-sensed imagery to label and validate polygons of disturbance in the landscapes in and around national parks of the Great Lakes region, and to manage the data in a GIS geodatabase context.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

75% Image interpretation and labeling using a web-based interface, Google Earth Engine, and ArcGIS Pro

15% Data management, screening

10% Communicating findings and progress to supervisor and NPS team, engaging in open and respectful communication with team members.

What You Will Need

• Attention to detail

• Proficiency using web-based tools for data collection

• Demonstrated proficiency using ESRI (Environmental Research Systems Institute) desktop software (ArcGIS Pro) for data manipulation and geo-processing

• Demonstrated familiarity (through college-equivalent coursework or professional experience) with multi-spectral raster imagery from satellite and airborne acquisitions

• Ability to communicate progress, challenges, and findings to supervisor and NPS team through oral and written formats.

• Demonstrated ability to work productively and cooperatively in teams and to contribute to an inclusive team culture where all individuals feel valued and respected.

• Ability to pass a federal government security background clearance.

• If remote work: Employee must have access to high-speed internet for both interpretation and communication with supervisor.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Direct experience with ESRI Geodatabase design principles

• Direct experience with spatial data standards and metadata requirements

• Previous experience interpreting multispectral imagery from the Landsat archive and/or from high-resolution imagery

• Experience with programming languages (e.g. Python, R, etc.) to improve data screening or summarization

• Bachelor’s degree in geoscience, atmospheric and oceanic science, forest science, computer science, cartography, biology, ecology or related discipline

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Remote work: Position may be arranged for remote work with prior consultation with collaborators in the National Park Service.

Work hours: Once trained, work hours can be flexible except when periodic scheduled meetings with National Park Service personnel are needed.

Estimated dates of work: Approximately one year from March 1, 2026, subject to availability of funds.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 16, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: Al Kirschbaum at Al_kirschbaum@nps.gov or 715-682-0631 ext 227.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6908542

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