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Hi All, Please find below a job posting that was listed today for a GIS Web Developer in Glassboro, NJ. Also, here is a link to the posting page: http://rowanuniversity.hodesiq.com/jobs/gis-web-developer-programmer-full-time-temporary-grant-funded-aft-21-glassboro-new-jersey-job-4691622 . GIS Web Developer / Programmer We seek a GIS Web Developer / Programmer to support redevelopment, implementation, maintenance and updating of the NJ MAP project. The selected candidate will be responsible for the front-end user interface, data development as well as the necessary web-mapping server backend. SUMMARY: NJ MAP (Municipal Asset Profiler) is a web-based GIS data access tool that provides unique approaches to data visualization and dynamic data animations for local level stakeholders. The project leverages the vast quantity of NJ public GIS data and delivers them in an open and easy to understand platform accessible to non-GIS experts. The interface is intended to work effectively across computing platforms including Mobile devices in order to provide users real-time access to geospatial data in support of local environmental planning and sustainability activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding skills in current web-based GIS mapping technology, web design aesthetics and functionality, web backend development, extensive familiarity with GIS data and geospatial database management. The candidate is also expected to work well within a dynamic academic collaborative environment. REQUIREMENTS: 3 – 5 years experience with web development technologies, specifically demonstrable competency in: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, JQuery (including popular plugins), Leaflet (and other mapping APIs), XML, JSONP, Bootstrap (or other responsive web frameworks), Python programming (including familiarity with Psycopg2, web.py, csv, and xlwt modules, as well as the ability to create and maintain in-house modules), Node.JS, PostgreSQL (including PL/pgSQL and PostGIS), Apache httpd, Apache Tomcat, GeoServer 2.X. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:. • Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment • Demonstrated ability to plan development time effectively and provide realistic timeframes for implementation • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills • Familiarity with current software project management and design techniques. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Development of a new UI/UX for the NJ MAP project that incorporates responsive design elements, using a framework such as Twitter Bootstrap • Development of an API for NJ MAP, allowing third-parties access to data and services provided by the platform • Development new project "themes" as defined by NJ MAP project leads • Coordination of diverse technologies and toolkits • Management of web application and database servers • Custom tool creation for new report generation from a variety of sources (conventional GIS & RDBMS platforms) to various output formats, such as CSV, Microsoft Excel and PDF. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Geography or a related field with extensive experience in web-mapping application development. Post baccalaureate credentials a plus. TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted though our online applicant tracking system. Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. Also provide a portfolio of web projects worked with links to examples of GIS web mapping projects that demonstrate skills and capabilities. Applications received by September 1, 2014 will receive full consideration but the position will remain open until filled. Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. Candidate must demonstrate authorization to work in the United States. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations and continued project funding. For more information, please contact Department Chair John Hasse [ [log in to unmask]] and see our departmental webpage at http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/chss/departments/geography/ http://rowanuniversity.hodesiq.com/jobs/gis-web-developer-programmer-full-time-temporary-grant-funded-aft-21-glassboro-new-jersey-job-4691622 Thanks, -- Katrina Shand (856) 469-7153 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list (NEARC-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all NEARC Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove yourself by going to http://listserv.uconn.edu/nearc-l.html.