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Document Scanning Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509563
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: MINERAL POINT RD 3817
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Teamwork/Collaboration, Agriculture and Natural Resources, STEM

Department Overview:

 Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey (WGNHS) Mission:
The Survey conducts earth-science surveys, field studies, and research. We provide objective scientific information about the geology, mineral resources, water resources, soil, and biology of Wisconsin. We collect, interpret, disseminate, and archive natural resource information. We communicate the results of our activities through publications, technical talks, and responses to inquiries from the public. These activities support informed decision-making by government, industry, business, and individual citizens.

Anticipated Start Date:

 11/3/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 8/14/2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Schedule will be flexible within regular WGNHS office hours (8 am – 5 pm). Employee will be expected to work at least 10 hours per week during the school year.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 • Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge and skills to effectively interact with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.
• Employment will require a criminal background check.
• Student must be enrolled for credit at an educational institution. Student will need to show proof of enrollment before starting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required
• Basic computer skills
Preferred
• Some knowledge of basic geology, geophysics, or hydrogeology

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Employee will scan geophysical and hydrogeological reports created by a consultant. Reports will be scanned on a Canon flat bed scanner, and oversize maps and other figures will be scanned on a Contex roll fed scanner. Some data entry and other clerical work will also be required.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work at a computer for 1-2 hours at a time. Ability to stand for an hour at a time.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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