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Department Summary


at numerous scales, with grants from the City of LA, the County of LA, and state and federal agencies. We work to develop replicable methods that inform policy regionally, statewide, and potentially nationally and internationally. Our research is used to advance knowledge among communities of scholarship and practice about ways to advance equitable urban sustainability and resilience.

Position Summary

The California Center for Sustainable Communities is hiring a specialist in mapping software and technology, including ArcGIS, LiDAR processing, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, LaTeX, SQL Server, MicroStation, QGIS, Python for GIS, and Tableau. The Mapping/Technology Specialist will work directly with the center director and research team on high-visibility applied research and product development in support of state energy policy. The Mapping/Technology Specialist will be a critical contributor to several key research tasks. The Specialist will be responsible for developing front end maps, tables, and graphic representations, accompanied by documentation and user guides, of building energy use by building type, size, sociodemographic characteristics, end use, and other attributes for different geographical aggregations across the state–adhering to aggregation guidelines to protect customer privacy. The Specialist will be responsible, as well, for developing other interactive data tools and related deliverables for policy applications including building decarbonization, energy infrastructure planning, and utility program design. The Specialist is expected to coordinate with partners and external stakeholders for initial data product development, and post-implementation evaluation and refinements. The successful candidate will be able to work as a part of small research teams running multiple projects concurrently, with fast-turnarounds for data visualizations, associated documentation, and user and technical guides.

Salary & Compensation


*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years Experience working with a team with diverse backgrounds and skills. (Preferred) And

• 2-4 years Experience with mapping software and technology with an emphasis on energy systems (Preferred) And

• 2-4 years Experience writing research and policy reports. (Preferred) And

• 2-4 years Interviewing, and collecting responses (Preferred) And

• Knowledge of California energy policy, politics and governance. (Required)

• Training in applied methods and a strong interest in state energy policy and use (Required)

• Ability to interview and writing results of meeting and interviews. (Preferred)

• Independent worker, with a track record of managing competing deadlines. (Required)

• Excellent written and oral communications. (Required)

• Mapping software and technology, including ArcGIS, LiDAR processing, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, LaTeX, SQL Server, MicroStation, QGIS, Python for GIS, and Tableau. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Master's Degree (Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in related area or equivalent experience/training (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule


8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Union/Policy Covered


99-Policy Covered

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About University of California Los Angeles

Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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