Geospatial Space Technician

Facilities Management at the University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking a Geospatial Space Technician to join the Geospatial Engineering Service Team. This position will provide geospatial support for creation and updating of floorplans for over 18 million gross square feet of university space. Additionally, the technician assists with space data maintenance and works closely with the Space Project Manager in the development of tools to support strategic space planning.

UVA Facilities Management supports the University of Virginia’s wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With 1,200 employees, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair and maintenance of UVA’s buildings, infrastructure and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties. Facilities Management comprises four core areas of expertise: Operations, Construction & Renovation, Health System Physical Plant, and Energy & Utilities. The department prioritizes stewardship, continuous improvement, professional development, and providing a safe, respectful working environment in which all employees can thrive and grow.

The University of Virginia was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819 to advance human knowledge, educate leaders and cultivate an informed citizenry, and it consistently ranks among the top public universities. UVA is a highly regarded employer, offering excellent compensation and benefits, including significant opportunity, support for career growth, and work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining floor plans using various geospatial tools.
  
• Collecting new and corrected drawings and integrates them into a database.
  
• Consulting with supervisors regarding relational data systems changes necessary to maintain and develop the Space Management System
  
• Maintaining space inventory data.
  
• Ensuring the accuracy of drawings provided by consultants through field measurements and construction project documentation review phases.
  
• Perform basic data analysis to quality control floor plan layouts with database entries
  
• Assist in the design and maintenance of geospatial applications as part of a collaborative design team with a focus on user experience by conducting tests, teaching basic-level workshops, and assisting student research.
  
• Training customers on space planning solutions provided by the Geospatial Engineering Services department.
  
• Providing training to customers across university departments on space data standards.
  
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  
• Experience: A minimum of four years of professional experience utilizing AutoCAD or similar software to create spatial data visualizations and representations of the built environment.
  

Required Computer Applications:

• AutoCAD or similar software
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating space information with other enterprise information systems is preferred.
  
• Knowledge of the Postsecondary Education Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM) standards for space inventory coding.
  
• Experience drafting or modeling in 3D.
  

Preferred Computer Applications:

• FM:Interact, Archibus, FAMIS, AssetWorks AiM or other space inventory systems.
  
• Autodesk Revit or other Building Information Modeling tools.
  

Compensation:

The minimum starting salary for the Geospatial Space Technician is $65,000; actual starting salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits . Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
  
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
  
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
  
• Tuition and professional development benefits
  
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
  

To Apply:

Apply online at http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0071609/Geospatial-Space-Technician . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume
  

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS into the CV/Resume box, into which multiple documents can be uploaded. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration .***

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter, at hjv5vm@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.