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11/27/2022 Forest Restoration Spatial Data Manager w/ The Nature Conservancy (Flagstaff, AZ)Read NowWhat We Can Achieve Together:
The Forest Restoration Spatial Data Manager fills an integral role in leading the design and development of, as well as managing and maintaining, spatial databases for use in innovative forest restoration projects. They provide expertise, technical leadership and support in GIS and/or other database technologies. This position works both internally and with a variety of external partners to lead and support efforts to modernize and innovate various practices involved in forest restoration. The Forest Restoration Spatial Data Manager designs and maintains centralized corporate databases, participates in conservation planning at various levels, develops methods for mapping and classifying ecosystems and data management; including developing and maintaining all documentation for data capture, utilization and management. They perform data analysis; designs and produces advanced complex queries methods and professional reports, processes spatial and other relational data sets derived from cartographic and tabular source material, provides hardware and software support, produces maps and other graphic products, produces training materials and provides trainings, and develops and maintains GIS library and/or database products library. In this role there will be deep engagement with multiple partners including the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, state agencies, forest operations and products industries, research institutes and non-governmental organizations. May supervise staff, interns/fellows, volunteers, vendors.
We’re Looking for You: If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the Forest Restoration Spatial Data Manager! Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Arizona, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks! We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead our Chapter and work within our Division. Systems Leadership, creativity, and the ability to influence without authority are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today! What You’ll Bring:
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What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ! For more information and to apply for job ID 52523, submit your current resume and a cover letter online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org
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Closing date: 2022-10-09
Position: Virginia GIS Manager – The Nature Conservancy, USA Organization: The Nature Conservancy Country: United States State: Virginia Contact: applyhelp@tnc.org Contact Email: applyhelp@tnc.org WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The GIS Manager builds geospatial solutions to conservation challenges across Virginia and broader geographies (e.g., Central Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic) and provides geospatial expertise to Conservancy staff in Virginia. They will build practical solutions to help advance conservation efforts and provide technical expertise and geospatial tools, products and interpretations to Conservancy staff and external partners around the Commonwealth of Virginia. This position will support a suite of cross-cutting activities and initiatives, including conservation strategy implementation, fundraising, communications, equitable conservation, partnerships, and policy. They will coordinate with GIS users distributed across the state and in surrounding states to ensure effective internal cross-team collaboration and delivery on desired conservation outcomes. To read more about this position and to apply visit our careers page, the position ID is 52150. WHO WE ARE The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.” Closing date: 2022-09-19
Position: Conservation Lands Data Manager Organization: The Nature Conservancy Country: United States State: District of Columbia Contact: applyhelp@tnc.org Contact Email: applyhelp@tnc.org Description Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. The location for this position is flexible within the United States. It could be based out of an established TNC office or located in a home office preferably be within 100 miles of an established TNC office. We’re looking for someone who is a motivated problem-solver, and passionate about data management and supporting others with technology solutions. Come join TNC and apply today! https://careers.nature.org and search for Job ID 52078 About Organization The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.” Closing date: 2022-08-31
Position: GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist I Organization: Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Country: United States State: Michigan Contact: Mat Halliday Contact Email: mailto:mhalliday@ducks.org Description GIS Specialist - Great Lakes/Atlantic Region Ducks Unlimited- Michigan seeks a full-time GIS Specialist I to join our highly motivated team in the Dexter, Michigan area. The role will work collaboratively with a team of GIS professionals to update the US National Wetland Inventory (NWI). The successful candidate will have experience with NWI projects, and excellent skills in GIS, communication, and time-management. The position will report to Mat Halliday, GIS Analyst III. Responsibilities: - GIS data development. - Derivation of LiDAR digital terrain indices, as needed. - Data management including quality assurance and control. - Assist in training GIS interns in photointerpretation and other tasks as needed. - Clearly write up methods, results and status updates for reports and other communications. - Effective communication with team members, stakeholders and partners in calls, emails, meetings, and presentations. - Generate maps for publications, posters, reports, PowerPoint presentations and other internal and external communication needs. Qualifications: Experience and Education: - Minimum: Bachelor's degree in GIS and remote sensing or related field with coursework in GIS and remote sensing. - At least 2 years' GIS experience. - Prior work on at least one National Wetland Inventory project in which the applicant participated in a successful submission to the US FWS. - Performed field work including identification of wetland plants. Communication Skills: - Solid ability in both written and verbal communication. Technological Proficiency: - Proficient with ArcPro, including editing, imagery, analysis, and cartography tools. - Working knowledge of ModelBuilder or Python. - Experience with LiDAR data. Analytical Skills - Experience with classifying wetlands and deepwater habitats using aerial imagery and the Cowardin classification system. Interpersonal Skills (if applicable) - Dedicated team player. High degree of independent judgement. Experience working as a resource in a team setting. Office Work: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a hybrid in-office / at-home schedule, if desired. They will be expected to work in the Dexter, Michigan office at least 2 days a week. Field Work: The successful candidate will be willing to travel for project-related fieldwork, partner meetings, and conferences. Travel less than 10% of overall work. How to Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7deee1c0-b159-4fdc-8bdb-3f1d87c47510&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=446129&lang=en_US&source=EN. About Organization Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. Waterfowl conservation is facing important challenges as wetlands and other habitats are being degraded and destroyed across the continent. Closing date: 2022-07-11
Position: GIS Specialist I Organization: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Country: United States State: Maryland Contact: Katie Leaverton Contact Email: Kleaverton@cbf.org Description New GIS Specialist job opening at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation - an environmental non-profit based in Annapolis, MD, USA, with the ultimate goal of "Saving the Bay!". The GIS Program is a small-but-mighty team that supports all CBF departments and offices across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. If you have experience as an ArcGIS Online administrator, creating static and interactive maps for a variety of audiences, and educating colleagues to increase GIS-literacy through trainings and other tools this job may be for you! Check out the job posting here --> https://www.cbf.org/about-cbf/jobs-internships/jobs/gis-specialist-i.html About Organization Environmental nonprofit that has been working toward the ultimate goal of "saving the Bay" through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Closing date: 2022-04-15
Position: Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Analyst Organization: San Francisco Estuary Institute, Environmental Informatics Program Country: United States State: California Contact: Lauren Stoneburner Contact Email: Lauren.Stoneburner@gmail.com Description SFEI is seeking a GIS/Environmental Analyst to join the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team. This position will be a full-time position (40 hrs per week), under the supervision of the GIS Manager. A successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and passionate about applying technical skills to address environmental problems. You will collaborate with your colleagues to ensure an optimal relationship between science and policy through innovative approaches to information collection, display, and analysis. Although a strong foundation of GIS skills is required, an environmental science background to enable effective landscape interpretation, change analysis, and mapping is ideal. Click here to learn more about the job opportunity. About Organization SFEI Mission: We deliver visionary science that empowers people to revitalize nature in our communities. San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which has a 27-year track record of serving local, state, and federal agencies by developing and translating science to measurably improve the health and resiliency of Bay-Delta ecosystems. SFEI is a boundary organization at the interface between science and policy, recognized nationally for our ability to build consensus to support effective environmental decision-making and policy. Over the next five years, SFEI will be implementing our Strategic Plan that will focus on advancing visionary science, harnessing innovative technology and big data, and communicating science to inform, inspire, and empower stakeholders in an effort to fulfill our vision and mission for the Bay-Delta and beyond. SFEI is committed to building a culturally diverse staff, and we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and other groups commonly under-represented in environmental science. SFEI has 70 staff who represent numerous scientific and technological fields including chemistry, modeling, ecology, wildlife biology, landscape planning, historical ecology, geomorphology, geospatial modeling and analysis, and web development. We are seeking a talented scientist to join a dynamic, supportive, team-oriented work culture that is driven by our vision and mission. We have many long-tenured staff who have built and expanded the foundation of the organization and are looking for a key person to grow with us. SFEI has three major programs: Clean Water, Environmental Informatics, and Resilient Landscapes. These programs have multiple focus areas including the Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in San Francisco Bay, the Nutrient Management Strategy, contaminants of emerging concern, the Regional Data Center, aerial drone research, geomorphology, multi-benefit urban greening and design, ecosystem restoration and climate adaptation, urban biodiversity and resilience, and green stormwater infrastructure. This community will be well represented by Craig Beech of Regenerative SPACE & the Southern African SCGIS in next Monday's Spatial Lightning Talks, hosted online by UCSB's Center for Spatial Studies. In one hour, 13 presenters from six countries will each have three minutes to deliver a perspective where space--interpreted broadly--matters. Afterwards, presenters and attendees will be able to interact via virtual tables (i.e., small-group video chatrooms).
NatureServe is hiring a Spatial Data Program Manager. They are seeking a highly collaborative leader with a commitment to conservation to guide NatureServe’s spatial data program and advance our biodiversity conservation mission. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a mid-career scientist/manager with a high level of expertise and demonstrated success in developing, managing, analyzing, and sharing spatial data to support conservation.
Please find the full job description here. In addition to this position, NatureServe will likely be posting a GIS analyst position in coming weeks. A job posting for that will be up on the website soon. Closing date: 2022-03-03
Position: Geospatial Data Administrator Organization: The Nature Conservancy Country: United States State: Washington Contact: Zach Ferdana Contact Email: zferdana@tnc.org Description The Geospatial Data Administrator is responsible for supporting data management efforts on TNC’s Conservation GeoCloud (a centralized, AWS and Esri ArcGIS Online platform) as well as in distinct geospatial conservation science projects across TNC. Working at various scales, this position works to support local to enterprise-level data management efforts, designing and deploying guidelines and best practices, and ensuring data can be compiled across regions in support of TNC’s organizational priorities. Different data formats will be supported by the Data Administrator, including but not limited to Esri’s enterprise geodatabase. This position will also build and support authoritative conservation data including but not limited to TNC lands, ecoregions and other formal conservation planning boundaries, and those deemed widely distributable by TNC’s Global Science and other departments. In addition, this position will collaborate with Data Services in IT to ensure geospatial information follows appropriate data governance structures in addition to adequate documentation (i.e., metadata) before distribution. Taking part in collaborative data management activities such as implementing a QA/QC process, analytical iteration on a specific dataset, and compiling critical conservation data across geographies will be important activities of this position. These activities will contribute to conservation strategies and goal setting approaches where geospatial information and reporting play an important role. The Data Administrator position joins Geospatial Systems in IT in designing, launching, and maintaining data associated with geospatial applications, different spatial data formats and platforms as well as the publishing and organizing web services. Apply here - https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=50972&PostingSeq=1 The Nature Conservancy's North America Region Science Team is hiring a Data Scientist. The data scientist will conduct large-scale spatial analyses and modeling efforts to quantify and predict changes in land use, biodiversity, carbon storage, and other ecosystem services. We’re looking for an intellectually curious and technically innovative generalist who is interested in working on a diversity of topics. This position will conduct research necessary for the successful implementation of TNC’s efforts spanning natural climate solutions, energy siting, and conservation planning. Links to apply are below. Please pass this opportunity along to your networks.
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