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Post date: Mar 19, 2016 3:37:11 AM
OFFICE LOCATION Brunswick, ME
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The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 35 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY
The GIS Coordinator manages GIS datasets and provides analysis, mapping, and technical support to a wide variety of projects and initiatives in the Maine Field Office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The GIS Coordinator maintains, analyzes, and maps spatial and/or relational datasets derived from cartographic and tabular source material. S/he performs GIS-based analyses and produces reports, provides hardware and software support, and trains staff. S/he builds, maintains, and populates data and records databases, produces maps and/or other graphic products and reports, and helps develop and maintain TNC Maine’s GIS library.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE:
May supervise interns and/or volunteers.
May negotiate and contract with vendors.
May help develop work plans and project budgets.
Ensures integrity of data collection and management, map products, and reports relating to conservation projects.
Works under minimal supervision making independent decisions based on experience and judgment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS or Associates degree in Natural Resources or related field and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with ArcGIS software family in a conservation setting.
Knowledge and familiarity with Maine geography, natural history, and environmental science
Experience managing, maintaining and populating GIS databases.
Experience producing maps and/or other graphic products and reports and operating GIS software.
Experience analyzing, building, populating and producing reports from spatial data.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and using the internet.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:
2-3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive experience with ArcGIS software family in a conservation setting
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, especially Illustrator
Experience with python scripting for spatial analysis
Experience with web map development (ArcGIS Server, Javascript API, etc.)
Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret spatial data.
Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results.
Managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources
Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means.
Training or technical support experience.
Attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines
Passion for the mission of The Nature Conservancy and conservation
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 44053, submit resume and cover letter as one document. Allapplications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 04/13/16.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
Internal TNC applicants should apply via Peoplesoft. External applicants MUST apply via www.nature.org/careers (look for job #44053 under Advanced search). The position closes April 13.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
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