Cartographer 1

Position Information Department Earth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS) Classification Title Cartographer 1 Job Title Cartographer 1 Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Wisconsin Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Employment Category Limited Duration 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 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
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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 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 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 We Require

Two years of drafting experience; OR Two years of training in a college or technical school in drafting, mapping, or closely related field. NOTE: Knowledge of drafting, surveying, plane geometry, algebra, and cartographic principles is required to successfully perform this work.

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. Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min Salary $18.06 Max Salary $24.99 Link to Position Description