WAE - Cartographic Support
Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)
LSUAM ORED - EI - Louisiana Geological Survey (John C Flake (00002004))
3079 Energy, Coast, and Environment Building
Temporary
This position will provide support for LGS research staff in the areas of software, cartography and the management of cartographic facility & equipment, cartographic databases and workflow processes.
-Assist and advise LGS research staff with software applications in support of USGS-STATEMAP contract deliverables preparation and submission (40%)
-Provide cartographic support for and compilation of 1:500,000 scale digital geologic map of State of Louisiana (40%)
-Assist and advise LGS Staff on management and use of LGS cartographic facility & equipment, cartographic databases, software applications, and workflows and process for generation of information to meet contractual obligations. Assist and advise LGS Staff on management and archiving of physical and electronic cartography-related documents, computer files, and datasets (15%)
-Other duties as assigned (5%)
Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring.
Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings in accordance with University Policy as required and RS:17 screenings (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx-p=y&d=1297548).
For questions or concerns about updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Lori Kennedy at lorikennedy@lsu.edu.
November 9, 2026
March 9, 2027
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
