NWIC Researcher, Research Technician I, Temporary

About the role

The NWIC Researcher provides historical resources data to consultants and agency representatives by gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing data. They serve as a point of contact for inquiries about historical resources and environmental/historic preservation laws and fields of archaeology, history, and architectural history. Additionally, they enter historical resource and report information into the NWIC database and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and synthesize historical resources data
• Provide historical resources data to consultants and agency representatives
• Serve as a point of contact for inquiries about historical resources and preservation laws
• Enter historical resource and report information into the NWIC database and GIS

Requirements

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field, including or supplemented by coursework in statistics
• One year of experience in technical research or statistical work
• Experience conducting historical resources record searches
• Intermediate proficiency with computers and Adobe programs, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) software and systems and Peoplesoft

Qualifications

• Graduate study in social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public or business administration, or engineering fields preferred
• Two years of experience conducting historical resources record searches

Skills

• Intermediate proficiency with computers and Adobe programs, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) software and systems and Peoplesoft

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retail retirement (CalPERS)
• Tuition waiver
• Vacation and sick leave
• 15 paid holidays annually

Pay

This is a full-time, non-exempt position leading towards permanent status following a probationary period. The CSU Classification Step Range for this position is $4,595 - $6,694 per month (step 1 - step 20). Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. Step placement upon appointment is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($4,595).

Schedule

The position is full-time and on-site (work in-person at business location).